At Broadway House Chambers we are proud to be known as a reliable and friendly set that places its clients at the heart of all decisions made. As a chambers, we believe that we have a responsibility to exist as a sustainable and ethical organisation.
At Broadway House Chambers we value the importance of wellbeing in all staff, tenants and pupils. Although life at the Bar is incredibly rewarding, the pressures of the role can often become overwhelming. According to research carried out by the Bar Council, in the profession 1 in 3 find it difficult to control/stop worrying and 2 in 3 feel that showing signs of stress equals weakness. If any concerns or difficulties should arise, staff, pupils and tenants are aware that they can approach management and our Wellbeing Officer at all times. A number of barristers and members of our administration team address issues surrounding wellbeing by attending specialist training sessions led by Bar Council representatives and charities such as LawCare. Through an increase in understanding, we are then able to put procedures into place, so that we are able to safeguard all staff, pupils and tenants.
Broadway House Chambers are committed to promoting equality and diversity in and out of the workplace. We do this by ensuring that our policy documents are updated and that all staff, pupils and tenants are aware of any changes. Broadway House Chambers values and respects each individual as an equal regardless of their gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age and ability.
Broadway House Chambers’ Charity of the Year 2019 is the Leeds Children’s Charity. The Leeds Children’s Charity creates happy childhood memories for the neediest of families, with fun-filled, week long breaks. They support young people from backgrounds of challenge and disadvantage through delivering breaks and respite from the difficulties that they face at home. We have a strong relationship with the Leeds Children’s Charity and are currently in the process of planning a variety of fundraising events in aid of them. The charity is very closely related to our Family and Criminal Team in particular due to their nature of work. We believe that we owe the Leeds Children’s Charity our support due to the outstanding work that they conduct.
In recent years we have supported a local charitable organisation the ‘Manuel Bravo Project’. Based in Leeds, the Manuel Bravo Project aims to help asylum seekers who are unable to find adequate legal representation. We support this project by organising an annual charity quiz, inviting specialist employment solicitors with the aim to raise Manuel Bravo’s profile within the legal profession. As well as fundraisers, we also provide legal advice on a Pro Bono basis. Susan Sanders in particular, presents appeals and provides advice for those who are in need of legal representation.