Supporting the work of the Duke of Edinburgh

Many thousands of young people in the UK today are failing to achieve their potential, held back by lack of opportunity, disability, exclusion, low expectations or a lack of confidence. Youth charity The Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Award inspires over 275,000 young people per year to develop skills, fitness, compassion and initiative, and gives young people of every background the opportunity to succeed. It relies on donations and needs to raise over £100,000 per week to continue its vital work.

15 New Bridge Street is proud to be supporting the work of The DofE in assisting the rehabilitation of young offenders through its Aspire project, making the benefits of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award available to young people within the secure estate and upon release.

For further details about the Aspire project, see the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Website:

Cross Channel Swim Challenge to raise funds for Aspire Project!

One of our clerks, Mike Cross will be taking on the gruelling challenge of swimming across the English Channel. The event will take place in July or August depending on conditions. The aim is to raise funds for the Duke of Edinburgh's Aspire Programme that will assist with the rehabilitation process of young offenders.

Mike says, "For many years I have been involved in and around the sport of outdoor swimming and have completed a number of long distance swims. However this swim is a little different. This time my aim is to swim from England to France and then back again!"

Members of 15 New Bridge Street undertake a large number of criminal cases every year, many of which involve young people under the age of 24. Therefore we realise that many thousands of young people in the UK today are failing to achieve their potential and need a second chance. We are hoping to raise as much as possible in order to assist the Duke of Edinburgh's Trust to continue its vital work.

If you would like to sponsor Mike please make a donation via his online fundraising page (click to follow link) Mike's Double Channel Swim

For further information you can contact Mike at 020 7842 1924 or email michael.cross@15nbs.com