As a firm with its head office in Coventry, our long history within the area (& many team members who are avid supporters!) we are very proud of what Coventry City FC have achieved….. now on to the premier league!

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It was lovely to meet with Lucy & chat about the care farm, the services they offer to SEN groups & families & to see how we can help them going forward as our charity of the year.

To learn more about Spencer’s Care Farm visit https://www.spencers-retreat.com/

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Staff have also come to work in red & white & have donated to our charity of the year Spencer’s Retreat in order to do so.

You can help us in our fundraising for the charity by donating online here: https://thelangdaletrust.enthuse.com/pf/bttj-solicitors

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Our firm’s local charity of the year each year is chosen through nominations from our staff. We will be undertaking different fundraising events throughout the year to raise money, kicking off our campaign by holding a staff dress in red & white day to coincide with St George’s Day on 23rd April.

Spencer’s Retreat part of The Langdale Trust is a small charity based in Berkswell, just 5 minutes from our Balsall Common office.

They are a care farm, offering access to families & groups with additional & special needs creating a fun, safe and understanding environment for children. They are not open to the public; they specifically take bookings to enable visitors to have private access which can be invaluable for SEN groups without the hustle & bustle of a publicly open attraction – families / groups will be the only visitors at their booked time. They have animals to feed, sheep, goats, chickens & an alpaca. They also have 2 play areas, a stables building & a small, tented area

As a small, local charity they rely on fundraising to be able to operate. We hope we are able to assist them with this throughout the year!

You can read more about the charity by visiting their website https://www.spencers-retreat.com/

If you would like to make a donation to this wonderful facility you can scan the QR code in the image below or by visiting https://thelangdaletrust.enthuse.com/pf/bttj-solicitors

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This took place with a video that Kerry produced with the help of her children who told us the story of Easter & the meaning of each of the significant days. A big thank you to Kerry & family.

Staff were also treated to easter eggs!

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We are delighted to have been able to raise over £4302 for the charity – The services of The Shakespeare Hospice are free at the point of delivery, but they are not free to provide. They rely on the generosity of their supporters to raise 90% of their income

Over the last 12 months, our staff have taken part in various fundraising activities including:

Kicking off our support with a table at the charity dinner last May

Two very brave colleagues Marie Hardy & Sarah Rouse jumping out of a plane at 13,000 feet

Team ‘Brindley Twist Rafft & James’ taking part in a Dragon Boat Race

Charity bingo at our staff summer event

Lunchtime yoga where staff paid to take part with all proceeds being donated

Various ‘dress down days’ & office cake sales such as a dress in red, white & blue to the office to coincide with VE day & a Christmas jumper day

Encouraging our staff to donate to The Shakespeare Hospice in lieu of sending Christmas cards

Alongside this, we’ve dropped off a van full of charity shop donations to The Shakespeare Hospice Retail shops twice, to help them make money from sales & had a lovely & insightful visit to the hospice itself

A big thank you to staff, friends, family, contacts & clients that have donated to our JustGiving pages to help with our sponsorship efforts over the last year

We wish the team at The Shakespeare Hospice every success for the future for their fundraising & the amazing work they do to support their patients & their families. You can find out more about the charity here: https://www.theshakespearehospice.org.uk/

After asking our staff to nominate local charities for our 2026 – 2027 charity of the year, the charity has been selected & will be announced very soon!

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CILEx Lawyers are fully qualified legal professionals authorised to practise as specialist lawyers alongside Solicitors. What differentiates a CILEx Lawyer from a Solicitor is that a CILEX Lawyer begins to specialise in a specific area of practice during their qualification, providing them with extensive knowledge and experience of that area of law. To become a CILEx Paralegal you need a minimum of 2 years in a legal role and able to demonstrate in-depth legal knowledge and required behaviours.

Martin joined BTTJ in July 2025, he mainly deals with Landlord and Tenant matters alongside Debt Recovery, but can also assist with all Civil Litigation matters.

Congratulations Martin & very well done! From all at BTTJ Solicitors.

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This took place on a video call where Kashifa talked us through the religion of Islam & specifically Ramadan / Eid al-Fitr, educating us on the history, facts, & traditions.

Staff were also treated to samosas & a selection of traditional Indian sweets

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Mason will also be assisting in a training and development capacity.

A branch of the Warwickshire Law Society, of which we are members, Warwickshire Junior Lawyers Division offers a supportive network of junior lawyers to share experiences, network and participate in training and development events so that aspiring lawyers in Coventry and Warwickshire are represented within their own dedicated platform. Membership is available to students , including undergraduates, paralegals, trainees, pupil barristers, solicitors, barristers and legal executives.

Mason said: “The relaunch of Warwickshire Junior Lawyers Division in 2025 has given those of us in the early days of our career, engagement with the Warwickshire Law Society, providing access to a wider network of professionals and events. It also provides an Insight into upcoming and new developments relevant to junior lawyers, and organises regular events to network and socialise with other junior lawyers with different backgrounds, experiences and entrances into the legal profession.”

Mason joined BTTJ as a paralegal in the private client department in March 2025 before joining the litigation team in May 2025. In January 2026, he was promoted to Trainee Solicitor, joining the Medical Negligence team.

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In 2026, IWD marks an extraordinary milestone: 115 years of collective action, advocacy, and progress toward gender equality. 

The first official International Women’s Day was in 1975, when it was recognised by the United Nations (UN) but its origins began earlier, in 1908, when a women’s rights march in New York City saw 15,000 people advocating for better pay and voting rights. Clara Zetkin suggested the idea of an international holiday at the International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen in 1911

That call to action remains today and will remain until there is global gender parity and an equal seat at the table on all fronts.

However, even today, in many parts of the world women still live in fear and have fewer rights than imaginable.

Give To Gain

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #GiveToGain

Give to gain emphasises a powerful and supportive idea: when people, communities, and organizations invest in women, everyone benefits. Giving women access to quality education, healthcare, equal employment opportunities, and leadership roles results in long term social and economic gains.

The International Women’s Day official website reads:

“When we give, we gain.

Together, let’s help forge gender equality through abundant giving. The IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration.

Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it’s intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.

Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women’s advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.”

At BTTJ we are proud to have so many talented women working within our firm and we value the unique perspectives and experiences they bring to our team. We continue celebrating this on International Women’s Day and always.

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