National law firm Bevan Brittan LLP handed over £40,000 to ‘Casualty’ actor Ian Bleasdale, on behalf of NCH, as it officially opened its new flagship building in Bristol on Thursday 8 March.

The majority of the money was raised through the firm hosting a Charity Ball at the Royal Courts of Justice, London which was attended by over 400 guests in November last year. ITN newsreader Nicholas Owen compered the evening on behalf of NCH, whilst Sotheby’s looked after the auction. The rest was raised by the firm through ‘dress down’ days and other sponsored events.

Bevan Brittan’s pro bono and charitable support programmes are focused on children and young people. The firm’s current supported charity is one of the UK’s leading children’s charities, NCH.

Stuart Whitfield, Bevan Brittan’s Chief Executive, commented: “NCH is an extremely worthy cause and we’re delighted that we’ve raised so much money over the past year to support it.

“As a firm we are passionate about the areas we practice in and take corporate social responsibility extremely seriously. Our expertise in areas such as health, education and regeneration means that NCH is right charity for us to support.” 

Ian Bleasdale, who plays paramedic Josh Griffiths in Casualty, is a long-term supporter of NCH and lives in Bristol.