By: 28 September 2023
A thrilling descent: Crockett & Co’s abseil adventure for local charities

Family law firm Crockett & Co, based in Harehills, Leeds, celebrated a milestone anniversary this weekend by taking part in a 70ft charity abseil.

Celebrating its thirtieth year in Harehills, the 19-strong team from Crockett & Co Solicitors abseiled 70ft from the Cow & Calf rocks in Ilkley on Saturday, to raise money for three local charities: Leeds Women’s Aid, a charity providing domestic violence and abuse support; Zarach, which delivers beds and basics to children in poverty; and LIP (Leeds Involving People), which exists to support the improvement of health, social care and community services in Leeds.

Founder Helen Crockett explains: “We’ve raised £1,485 so far for these very worthwhile causes. I’m so proud of the team for taking part and demonstrating our long-standing commitment to the community we serve and the causes that matter to them most.”

Alongside the abseil, the team has committed to 30 acts of kindness throughout the next year. These include providing wellness packs for homeless people in the area, furnishing the homes of local people, making clothing donations and providing meals to those in need.  

Helen adds: “As part of the year-long acts of kindness campaign, we have already purchased a fridge freezer for a local gentleman whose appliance broke, bought new bedding for a client, and arranged for a young mother to travel and stay in London for a week so that she can spend time with her child in hospital there. It’s what we love doing.”

Helen Crockett established Crockett & Co in 1991 as one of the first female-owned firms in Leeds, before moving to the Harehills HQ to in 1993. The firm specialises in care, PLO, non-molestation injunctions and private law children matters. The team represents vulnerable people through publicly funded legal advice, and currently employs 10 members of staff, with plans to recruit more this year. 

Crockett & Co has been shortlisted for Small Firm of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, reflecting the company’s work within the Leeds community and its care of clients and staff. Helen Crockett is also shortlisted for the Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year Award for the fifth year running. 

 

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