The Battens Charitable Trust was founded in 1985. In the last decade, we have donated approximately £500,000 and counting. Beneficiaries have been as diverse as local schools, youth organisations, hospitals and hospices, local foodbanks, wildlife organisations, disability groups and the arts.
We recognise that we have a commitment to minimise the impact that business has on the environment.
This commitment involves our understanding of the responsibility for the resources we use and the waste we produce. Wherever possible we incorporate energy efficiency and recycling practices across our business.
At Battens Solicitors, we encourage and support colleagues who wish to volunteer their services to the community or to good causes in the South West including the Battens Charitable Trust.
We are also proud to be one of the few law firms that haven’t cut their legal aid support. Our Family Department tends to see some of the most hard-hitting files that occur within the area, and during 2023 we evidenced approximately 280 legal aid files with approximately 170 non-legal files opened in the same department.
At Battens Solicitors, our commitment to environmental responsibility is embedded within our organisational culture. We have established a Green Committee comprising dedicated staff members who share a strong interest in sustainability and environmental stewardship. This committee meets regularly to identify and implement initiatives that promote sustainable practices across our offices.
As part of our ongoing efforts, we are transitioning towards a paper-light environment by minimising printing and prioritising digital alternatives wherever feasible. Sustainability is not merely a trend, it is a core value that informs our operational decisions. Our offices feature living plants to enhance air quality and contribute to a healthier working environment.
We believe in the power of collaborating with our local community. It fills us with pride to establish partnerships with fellow local businesses, cultivating a network of shared assistance and expansion. Our collaboration efforts are diverse in nature, all with the common goal of enhancing our local community and contributing to a dynamic business environment.
Supporting local suppliers also helps reduce our carbon footprint and foster community partnerships. In line with our environmental ethos, we utilise reusable glassware at events to minimise waste and reduce reliance on single-use materials, thereby limiting contributions to landfill.
Due to these continued efforts, Battens Solicitors has been recognised and awarded a Somerset Business Award in 2024 for the Investing in Somerset category.
We will continue to support initiatives like these and we very much hope that they will help some of the most vulnerable in our region to thrive, especially when times are tough and resources are scarce.
