The Vital Role of Pro Bono Partners in Supporting Our Charity’s Mission

At the core of every successful charity lies a network of dedicated partners who provide crucial support, allowing us to focus on our mission of helping those in need. One of the most invaluable forms of support we receive comes from pro bono partners—individuals and organisations who generously offer their professional services without charge. Among these incredible supporters, is Sparke Helmore who generously provide pro bono legal services to our charity.

Legal expertise, in particular, is essential to ensure our charity remains compliant with regulations, navigates complex legal matters, and secures the protections needed to carry out our mission. Without the support of firms like Sparke Helmore, we would face significant challenges in meeting the legal demands of our operations. Their free-of-cost legal advice, counsel, and representation allow us to allocate resources where they are needed most—directly into programs and services that benefit the communities we serve.

We are incredibly grateful to Sparke Helmore for their unwavering commitment to socially responsible business practices. In their latest social sustainability report, In Kind, the firm highlighted their significant achievements during the 2023/2024 financial year. In 2024, Sparke Helmore’s Pro Bono Practice dedicated over 17,500 hours of pro bono legal assistance to individuals in need, as well as not-for-profit and charitable organisations like ours. Once again, they exceeded the National Pro Bono Target, donating 40.1 hours per full-time equivalent (FTE) lawyer to pro bono work. Further to this, they were named a finalist in the Pro Bono Program of the Year category at the Lawyers Weekly 2024 Australian Law Awards. This year marked Sparke Helmore’s strongest performance to date in their Pro Bono program, a testament to their commitment to making a positive impact in the communities they serve.

To Sparke Helmore, thank you for being an invaluable partner in our mission. We appreciate your generosity, support and professional expertise. Your dedication to social sustainability and pro bono work is helping us achieve our goals and make a positive impact to bone marrow and stem cell transplant patients, and we are honoured to work alongside you.