Beyond Food Foundation to benefit from the firm's fundraising and volunteering activities

A charity which helps turn lives around using food as their platform to breakdown barriers, has received a fundraising boost after being chosen as the new charity partner of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD).

Beyond Food Foundation has a restaurant, Brigade Bar+Kitchen, in London Bridge, near WBD's London office, where individuals being supported gain confidence and essential life skills, alongside career opportunities and prospects of future employment.

Their support has a particular focus on those whose lives have unravelled, for example people leaving prison, young people excluded from mainstream education, impacted by poor mental health or overcoming addiction or toxic relationships.

WBD's London office CSR partner Hannah Cane said WBD is "looking forward" to supporting Beyond Food.

placeholder image — WBD's London office CSR partner Hannah Cane said WBD is "looking forward" to supporting Beyond Food.

The partnership is part of WBD’s responsible business strategy, which aims to make a positive impact on the communities, environment and people it works with.

Hannah Cane, CSR partner at WBD’s London office, said: "We are delighted to support Beyond Food Foundation as our local charity partner. The charity does amazing work to help individuals and families facing the toughest of challenges and we are looking forward to getting involved in their activities and fundraising initiatives. As a firm, we are committed to making a positive difference in our communities and this partnership is a great way to do that."

Simon Boyle, founder and chief executive of Beyond Food Foundation, said: "We are thrilled to partner with WBD, a firm that shares our values and vision of creating a more inclusive and sustainable society. The partnership will enable us to expand our reach and impact, providing more opportunities for people who have faced homelessness, addiction or imprisonment to transform their lives through food."