Richard Reed Solicitors is delighted to announce that we have been awarded Highly Commended – Community Business of the Year at the North East Chamber of Commerce Chamber Business Awards 2025. In a category bursting with outstanding local enterprises, this accolade recognises our firm’s deep-rooted commitment to Sunderland and the wider North East community.

The awards ceremony, held on 19 June at the Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead, saw four exceptional businesses shortlisted for the Community Business of the

Year award. While Sage PLC/ Sage Foundation crowned Community Business of the Year, the judges also singled out Richard Reed Solicitors, honouring us with this “Highly Commended” accolade.

“We were absolutely thrilled to receive a Highly Commended, Community Business of the Year accolade in such a competitive category. This recognition celebrates the passion and dedication of our entire team, and it inspires us to do even more for the people and organisations we’re proud to call our neighbours.” said Sarah Reid, Managing Director.

This year, we’ve supported local charities through fundraising and awareness campaigns, partnered on seasonal community initiatives, delivered educational seminars and work-experience opportunities for students and sponsored sports and cultural organisations plus so much more.

We will continue to deepen our commitment to the North East by strengthening our charitable partnerships, creating meaningful opportunities and championing the causes that matter most to the people and places we serve.

For more information about our community work or to find out how you can get involved, please visit www.richardreed.co.uk/community.

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