Tree of Hope partners with Slater and Gordon

Tree of Hope offers a fundraising service to families, providing ongoing support, charitable benefits and a comprehensive package of resources to help raise money for medical treatment and services for a young person when it is not freely available via the NHS.

Founded in East Sussex, the charity now supports families across the UK and Ireland. Its partnership with Slater and Gordon will enable it to extend its reach and support more families, through the sponsorship of Tree of Hope’s Family Support Officers. Family Support Officers are at the heart of the charity’s service, guiding families through their fundraising journey and supporting them to achieve their goals.

Slater and Gordon will also deliver education sessions and legal clinics for Tree of Hope’s team and families who use their service, covering areas of law including education, family, employment, clinical negligence and serious injury.

Becky Andrew, CEO at Tree of Hope, says: “We are delighted to be partnering with Slater and Gordon at a time when demand for our service continues to grow. As more families face delays and gaps in access to care, this partnership strengthens our ability to respond.

"Our Family Support Officers play a vital role in guiding parents through complex and often overwhelming situations, and this support, combined with access to the clinics and education sessions offered by Slater and Gordon, will make a huge difference.”

Emily Welstead, senior associate at Slater and Gordon, says: “When families find themselves in the devastating position of having to pay for their child’s healthcare or health-related needs, most probably don’t know where to start – which is where the Tree of Hope’s support is absolutely invaluable. The amazing team guide parents through a difficult process during an already traumatic time in their lives, enabling them to have clarity and confidence in what they need to do and how they can achieve it.

“We are delighted to partner with Tree of Hope and lend our backing to their family support workers, who play such a vital role in supporting families in their fundraising. Through our education sessions and legal clinics, we also hope to empower staff and family members to better understand their legal rights. We look forward to building our relationship with Tree of Hope and working closely to give the best support we possibly can to the families.”