A Cumbrian lawyer has been named as a trustee for Eden Valley Hospice.
Richard Nixon, of Brampton is a partner in the Muckle LLP real estate team and recently became a trustee for the charity, which gives free specialist care and support for adults with life-limiting conditions.
Muckle LLP, which has a hub in Penrith, has a long-standing relationship with Eden Valley and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s children’s hospice.
Muckle recently awarded the charity a £1,000 grant from its Muckle Fund towards its new initiative, Club 24, which provides businesses with the chance to fund 24 hours of vital, compassionate care to a local family at a time when they need it most.
Last summer, a 17-strong team of hikers raised over £12,500 for Jigsaw and Carlisle Youth Zone through the Lakes 3000 challenge.
Richard is a Legal 500 recommended lawyer in the top-tier Real Estate team and advises clients across Cumbria and the North East.
He said: “I’m delighted to have been appointed as a trustee for Eden Valley and Jigsaw and to continue strengthening our commitment to this very important charity. Eden Valley and Jigsaw do some amazing work by providing specialist care for children, young people and adults with life-limiting conditions. Its people provide free care and support to patients and their families in North Cumbria.”
Julie Clayton, chief executive of Eden Valley Hospice, said: “We’re delighted that Richard has joined our board of trustees. His expertise in law and deep understanding of the charity sector make him a fantastic addition to our team, and we’re excited about the impact he’ll have in helping secure the future of Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw.
“Trusteeships are voluntary positions, and we’d like to thank Richard for his commitment to the hospice and for choosing to support us in this way.
“We’d also like to extend our thanks to Muckle LLP for its support of Club 24 and for their staff joining us recently on one of many corporate volunteering days at the hospice.”
