At Williams Lea, we actively encourage our employees’ involvement in charitable schemes and initiatives as a route to making a practical, meaningful contribution to society.

At a corporate level, we have nominated charities supported by the business. Our corporate ‘Give as you earn’ scheme enables individuals to make regular contributions to their charity of choice, directly from their salaries. From marathon running to sky-diving, our people are encouraged to make a difference in what ever way they are able.

Global initiatives
In the Americas, Williams Lea will be focusing efforts on the American Heart Association for 2008. The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. They provide credible heart disease and stroke information for effective prevention and treatment. For more information about the American Heart Association, visit www.americanheart.org.

Winston's Wish is Williams Lea’s UK charity of choice for 2007/08.  The charity helps children rebuild their lives after the death of a parent or sibling, enabling them to face the future with hope. For more information about the charity, visit www.winstonswish.org.uk.

In December 2007 Williams Lea hosted a gala dinner on behalf of Winston's Wish. A host of our clients, partners and employees came together at a central London location and were joined by three world-class sports personalities, all of whom were bereaved at an early age, but overcame adversity to excel in their fields. The night was a great success, raising over £100K.

In addition, Williams Lea has a long-standing relationship with Stormont House School in the UK; a special needs School that teaches children with behavioural, physical or emotional health challenges which make mainstream education unsuitable for them. For more information about Stormont House, visit www.stormonthouse.hackney.sch.uk.