“Thank You to the Amazing Businesses Rallying Behind the Starr Trust”

This month, we have been overwhelmed by the generosity of some truly remarkable businesses and individuals across Sussex.

A very special thank you goes to Acumen Business Law, whose outstanding support has earned them our Business of the Month award, alongside Sussex Business Times Magazine and DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton, all of whom have gone above and beyond to help the Starr Trust continue its life-changing work with young people across our region.

Business of the Month: Acumen Business Law

Acumen Law was founded in 2007 by Penina Shepherd, who built the firm from the ground up with a clear vision: to change the way legal services are delivered.

The firm has been recognised among the Financial Times’ Top 50 Groundbreaking & Innovative Law Firms in the UK and Europe, was voted by the Observer as a “Rising Star” and won many local accolades too.

Now celebrating their 18th year, the firm has chosen to mark this milestone by giving back, and their support of the Starr Trust has been nothing short of exceptional.

Through their recent Acumen Business Convention, the team raised nearly £3,000 for the Trust through an exciting heads and tails fundraiser on the day, whilst Penina personally took the time to mentor one of the young people supported by the charity, offering guidance on how to pursue a career in law.

Penina Shepherd, Founder and CEO of Acumen Business Law, said: Penina Shepherd, Founder & CEO of Acumen Law, said: “I’m delighted to have been able to support the Starr Trust through our recent Acumen Business Convention and I hope the funds raised on the day help to continue that incredible impact. In addition, we were so pleased to be able to guide one of the young people the Starr Trust have been supporting by giving advice and guidance on how to pursue their dream of becoming a Lawyer.”

Sussex Business Times Magazine – 500th Issue Celebration

Sussex Business Times Magazine marked a landmark 500th edition at a special VIP celebration evening at Soho House, where generous guests helped raise funds for the Starr Trust through a charity raffle, raising an impressive £1,464.70 on the night.

Jackie Irving-Wilkinson, Managing Director of Sussex Business Times Magazine, said: “Our 500th edition is a milestone that celebrates not just our journey, but the strength of our community. Choosing to support the Starr Trust reflects our commitment to supporting local families and creating a lasting impact across Sussex.”

DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton – Pre-Loved Clothing Sale

DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton threw open their doors to host a fantastic Pre-Loved Clothing Sale, bringing together the local community in a wonderful celebration of sustainable fashion and charitable giving. The event was a tremendous success, raising £560 through Vinted, with every penny going towards supporting young people through the Starr Trust. The warm and welcoming atmosphere made it a truly special occasion, reflecting the hotel’s genuine commitment to making a positive difference in the local community.

Rekha Sohun, General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton, said: “At DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole, we believe that businesses have a responsibility to positively impact the communities they are part of. So it was a privilege to host the Pre-Loved Clothing Sale for the Starr Trust, and we were delighted to see so many people come together for such a worthy cause. We look forward to continuing our support and hope the funds raised make a real difference to the young people the Starr Trust works with.”

Tracey Starr of the Starr Trust said: “We are so grateful to Acumen, with special thanks to Penina, Rekha of DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton, and Sam and Jackie of Sussex Business Times Magazine. Through this generous support, we were able to raise an incredible amount, making life-changing differences to many young people.”

Could your business help us support even more young people?

Please visit starrtrust.org for upcoming events, or contact Tracey directly at tracey@starrtrust.org to explore how you could get involved.

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