St. John’s Chambers based in Victoria Street and the largest Set in the South West with over 80 barristers, host a ball in aid of their ‘Charity of the Year’ Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
The evening raised funds of more than £6,000 for the independent charity, which promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident. Earlier this year the chambers organised a golf day at The Bristol Golf Club sponsored by Withy King which raised £4,000, bringing the total monies to-date to over £10,000 for this worthy cause.
Foot Anstey, Frenkel Topping and Wesleyan for Lawyers were the main sponsors of the event held at The Marriott Royal Hotel. Supported by the ‘good and the great’ of Bristol, the Ball attracted more than 180 guests who enjoyed a drinks reception, dinner and live music from ‘Limited Edition’.
Derek Jenkins, Chief Executive St. John’s Chambers says: “We feel that it is important to put something back into the community and the monies raised for AvMA has surpassed all our expectations. Our expanding Clinical Negligence team is developing a strong reputation for its excellent service across the region which has been recognised by Chambers UK 2012, so we felt it appropriate to support a medical charity. The event was well received and I want to take this opportunity to thank all our sponsors, supporters and local businesses for their generosity in donating such wonderful prizes for the charity raffle.”
Peter Walsh Chief Executive AvMA says: “The funds raised for AvMA by St. John’s Chambers will directly support local families and patients across the South West who have been traumatised by a medical accident and will help to ensure that patient safety remains high on the agenda in the region. Without the tireless fundraising efforts of St John’s Chambers and others like them the impact of AvMA’s patient safety work would be significantly reduced and we are hugely grateful to them”.
