As previous event hosts and the employer of our Trustee, Stephanie, TFN is delighted to welcome Goodman Derrick as our newest corporate member! We spoke to them about why they have decided to join TFN as a corporate member.

Why has Goodman Derrick decided to become corporate members of TFN?

We have had a relationship with TFN for a number of years, initially through attendance at the fantastic City Funding Network evenings. Our relationship has grown from those initial tentative steps and we now have several regular supporters from the firm at events - we have hosted an event at our office and most recently Stephanie Brobbey has become a trustee of TFN.

We really believe in the work that TFN does to raise funds for charities involved in social change projects and our corporate membership is both a show of support from the firm and a way for us to encourage more engagement.

What kind of CSR policy does Goodman Derrick have?

Our CSR policy covers giving, volunteering and pro bono advice given by our lawyers to charities they believe in. We encourage our people to roll up their sleeves and get involved where they want to and most recently we have formed a CSR and Pro Bono committee who will champion our work more publicly and organise our activity. Ultimately we would like to find a charity to work with as a pro-bono client over the long term, as we strongly believe that we can make a big difference with the advice we can give, and that we can help a charity grow and deliver their goals as widely as possible.

On a more light-hearted note, we also have two highly successful cake bake-offs every year and the firm matches the money raised for charities selected by our staff. These events are great fun and often attract punters from other organisations in our building!

Does Goodman Derrick think it’s important for City professionals to engage in philanthropy?

The City can feel like a bubble sometimes. Philanthropy can help professionals gain perspective and give something back to a world that is advantageous for them, but often difficult for others.

What does Goodman Derrick hope to gain from its membership with TFN?

Let’s wait and see! But we would like more of our people to become involved with TFN and to get to know more of your amazing network.

You can find out more about becoming a corporate member of TFN on our membership page.