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Burges Salmon raises over £42,000 for young people at Sequins & Salmon 2026 charity event

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By Ross Fairley
12 Nov 2026 3 min read
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We have raised over £42,000 through Sequins & Salmon 2026, a charity fundraiser held at Bristol Beacon on 10 November 2026. The event centred around an evening of entertainment, and friendly competition in the form of display dancing, between members of the Burges Salmon team, and a charity auction. 

The money raised will support eight organisations working with young people across Bristol, Edinburgh and London.

The total includes a stand-out donation of £10,000 from Westerleigh Group, the leading developer and operator of crematoria and cemeteries in the UK, to charity Feeding Bristol, which tackles food justice in Bristol by meeting immediate need and working towards long-term systemic change.

The full list of beneficiaries focuses on organisations that support young people with education, skills development, building confidence, access to opportunities, overcoming barriers and building foundations for their futures. The organisations are: Envision, Feeding Bristol, LawScot Foundation, The Social Mobility Business Partnership (SMBP), South Bristol Youth, Spear Bristol, Square Food Foundation and Young Bristol.

The live charity auction was led by auctioneer, Toby Pinn, and the winners of the dance competition were, for the couples’ dance, Jessica Reed and Edward Hayes, and for the group dance, CST Street Elite (featuring Ciaran Gribbin, Claire Pitblado, Harriet Bullock, Kyle Roberts, Nicola Watts and choreographer Jess Hazlett). An online auction, ticket donations and sponsorship of the dancers also contributed towards the overall total.

“Taking to the stage was a proper test of my nerves, but every misstep during rehearsals (made manageable by the immense patience of my dance partner, Stacey Denton) was entirely worth it to support these eight youth organisations. We are deeply proud to back causes that break down barriers and create fairer futures for young people, and seeing our clients, colleagues, and friends unite at the Bristol Beacon to raise more than £42,000 total, has been an incredible experience. It’s safe to say Burges Salmon has found its groove, and while my dancing shoes might be getting a well-earned rest, our commitment to empowering the next generation is only just hitting its stride.“

Ross Fairley, Senior Partner (and dancer)

“We were delighted to support Burges Salmon, as they swapped the courtroom for the ballroom for such a vital cause. When we heard the team was stepping out of their comfort zone and onto the dance floor, we knew we had to step up too. Feeding Bristol provides an essential lifeline to our community and we are proud to help them keep pace with the rising demand. We were proud to cheer all the dancers on from the sidelines yesterday, and there were definitely some perfect tens across the board!”

Amy Marsh, HR Director from Westerleigh Group

Our current firmwide charitable theme focuses on ‘Funding Fairer Futures’, a commitment to creating fairer opportunities and practical action to support younger people. To find out more about the charity and community support work that we undertake, visit our Responsible Business page.

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