Corporate and Social Responsibility
At Harrisons, we believe it is extremely important that we not only work to the highest professional standards and hopefully be an example to the wider community, but that we also directly and tangibly give something back to the communities in which we work, in particular as the Balkans have, in recent history endured tough times and their people suffered many hardships and losses.
Accordingly the clear mandate and the overriding responsibility and culture of our law firm is to ensure we contribute in as many ways as possible in helping other people in whatever way we can.
Recent examples include:
Red Star Rugby Club
Belgrade, May 2008
Harrisons Solicitors have further expanded their Corporate and Social Responsibility activities, by becoming the sponsors of Red Star Rugby Club. Last year, to assist in both the development of Rugby League in Serbia and to promote bi-lateral relations with Great Britain, Harrisons organized a Rugby League Challenge Trophy played between teams from England and Serbia.
Surprisingly Rugby League was first introduced into Serbia in 1953, over 50 years ago, and there are presently 5 major league teams, 3 from Belgrade and one each from Nis and Novi Sad.
Mark Harrison, the Founder of Harrisons commented “We are delighted to be helping a growing sport in Serbia in particular because it has origins and links to my original home, the North of England. Likewise we are proud to be associated with Red Star, a name synonymous with the highest professionalism in sport, and a name known throughout the world for sporting excellence. It is my hope that one day Serbia will be playing Great Britain on the international stage at Rugby. Unfortunately, as my son is only 3, it will be a little while yet before I can introduce him to the game!”
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Burns Night Charity Ceilidh
Belgrade, 2nd February 2008
Harrisons were Platinum Sponsors of the Robert Burns Charity Ceilidh held on 2nd February 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Belgrade and hosted by Her Britannic Majesty’s Ambassador H.E. Mr. Stephen Wordsworth and Mrs. Nichole Wordsworth. Burns Night is a traditional Scottish event which celebrates the life and works of the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns.
Mark Harrison, Principal of Harrisons, hosted the auction and the raffle.
Around 330 guests enjoyed this wonderful evening of entertainment and dinner with Scottish music and dancing, followed by an auction and raffle.
The substantial amount of money raised will be used for Save the Children’s work in Serbia to improve the service of children with disabilities and the development of specialised foster care in particular.
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Centre for Palliative Care and Palliative Medicine "BELhospice"
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Institute of Oncology and Radiology of Serbia
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Institute of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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The Harrisons Serbian Rugby League Challenge Trophy
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