Law firm Timms Solicitors have presented cheques to two local charities following its annual childcare conference for fellow professionals which focused on the impact of family proceedings on siblings and how they are treated by the legal system.
The firm organised its tenth annual conference recently at Derby’s Pride Park Stadium which was attended by delegates from across the East Midlands including social workers, CAFCASS, barristers and many solicitors from four Local Authorities and from private practice.
The aim of the conference was to provide a thought-provoking insight into how siblings are treated in care and adoption proceedings and beyond. Guest speakers included Daniel Monk – Professor of Law at Birkbeck, University of London and leading academic and researcher in this field; Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Jacqueline Lynch and Barrister David Payne.
The not-for-profit event raised £500 which was split between Derby and Burton child contact centre where non-resident parents or grandparents and their children can meet, play and interact.
Timms managing partner Fiona Moffat, who presented the cheques, said: “This was the largest care conference that we have organised to share key topical knowledge across the profession, giving advice and understanding to help everyone in their day to day jobs.
“Timms always donate to a charity as part of this event and we were delighted to again support Derby and Burton Child Contact Centres who have a very important role to play in the childcare system.”
