{"id":46680,"date":"2025-01-13T14:04:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T14:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/?post_type=press_releases&#038;p=46680"},"modified":"2025-01-13T14:04:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T14:04:47","slug":"jones-myers-supports-festive-appeal-for-disabled-art-makers","status":"publish","type":"press_releases","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/press-releases\/jones-myers-supports-festive-appeal-for-disabled-art-makers\/","title":{"rendered":"Jones Myers Supports Festive Appeal for Disabled Art Makers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Multi award-winning niche family law firm Jones Myers has helped disabled Art Makers to fulfil their potential by supporting a seasonal \u201912 Days Of Giving Appeal\u2019 organised by Henshaws charity.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The firm\u2019s participation is part of its long-standing partnership with the charity which enhances the quality of life for 4,000 service users with sight loss and wide-ranging disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre enables 150 disabled Art Makers to unleash their creativity through twelve wide-ranging workshops which include woodwork, pottery, mosaics jewellery and multi-sensory.<\/p>\n<p>Flora Simpson, Henshaws Fundraising Development Manager, said: \u201cIt\u2019s tremendous to have Jones Myers on board for our festive appeal. We need \u00a31,000 each week to run, heat and equip the workshops with materials to enable our Art Makers to harness their talents to change their lives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe workshops are also invaluable for helping Art Makers to gain some control over how society reacts to and perceives their disability, breaking down barriers and creating life-long friendships. We really appreciate the backing of Jones Myers and fellow businesses to continue this vital support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jones Myers long-standing commitment to give back to its local communities includes supporting various initiatives to help Henshaws service users achieve a fulfilling life. Andrew Fox, Jones Myers Barrister and Director, said: \u201cWe have seen at first hand Henshaws inspirational work with its talented and committed Art Makers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe charity\u2019s incredible support for its service users, which include those with profound and multiple learning and physical difficulties, reflects our firm\u2019s values and ethos. Henshaws relies heavily on fundraising donations and gifts-in kind and we are pleased to help the charity achieve its goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about Henshaws visit henshaws.org.uk also Twitter @Henshaws Facebook\/Henshaws.<\/p>\n<p>Jones Myers, which has headquarters in Leeds and offices in York city centre and Harrogate town centre, has retained its top tier ranking in esteemed legal guides for almost three decades.<\/p>\n<p>For information on any aspect of family law, call us at Leeds 0113 246 0055, Harrogate 01423 276104, or York 01904 202550. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jonesmyers.co.uk\">www.jonesmyers.co.uk<\/a>, email <a href=\"mailto:info@jonesmyers.co.uk\">info@jonesmyers.co.uk<\/a> or tweet us @helpwithdivorce<\/p>\n<p>Jones Myers blog is ranked among the UK\u2019s Best 25 family law blogs and websites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-46680","press_releases","type-press_releases","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases\/46680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press_releases"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}