# Free support for Midlands charities from the gunnercooke foundation

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/02/23/free-support-for-midlands-charities-from-the-gunnercooke-foundation/
- Published: 2021-02-23T07:58:29+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Law firm gunner_cooke_ is seeking Midlands-based charities to offer free support
to through its charity arm, the gunner_cooke_ foundation.**

 

The [gunner_cooke_ foundation](https://www.thegunnercookefoundation.com/inspire)
connects businesses with charities and not for profits through several projects 
including inspire* and infuse*. Work includes supporting charity CEOs to enhance
their effectiveness, growing charities’ networks and services through peer support
hubs, mentoring, workshops and 1-2-1 sessions to grow business techniques and strategies,
as well as undertaking projects for its charities.

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The firm recently opened its new office in the centre of Birmingham and now has 
plans to grow the foundation’s work in this region.

 

The Midlands hub is currently led by gunner_cooke _Partner Claire-Elaine Arthurs,
who is dual qualified as both a Solicitor and Business Strategy Consultant and has
a history of working with not-for-profit and charitable organisations in the area.

 

Arthurs commented:

 

> “As part of our growth in the Midlands we are reaching out to more charities and
> not-for-profit enterprises in the area to offer our support. We have a fantastic
> network of business leaders and industry professionals who are committed to supporting
> third sector leaders grow their organisations so that they can achieve more and
> make the difference they want to see in the world happen faster.”

 

gunner_cooke_ Co-Founder, Darryl Cooke, commented:

 

> “We live in an unequal society and the pandemic has exposed some harsh truths,
> so we have a real responsibility to do as much as we can to help. The gunner_cooke_
> foundation is already helping 80 small and medium sized charities across the UK,
> by helping them to grow the good work that they do including connecting them with
> business experts in their area.
> “I’d also like to appeal to industry leaders to get involved with our projects.
> CSR is so much more than painting a fence or a staff away day. The gunner_cooke_
> foundation gives a range of ways for businesspeople to use their skills, experience
> and expertise to help the third sector develop and thrive. It’s a fantastic opportunity
> for leaders to make a direct difference in their local community.”

 

Charities can find out more about the gunner_cooke_ foundation and apply for free
membership via the website.

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