Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility
Responsible business. Meaningful impact.
At Taylor Walton, corporate responsibility is part of how we do business. As a regional law firm with strong roots across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, our approach to corporate responsibility is about more than fundraising. It is about using our people, expertise, resources and relationships to create a positive and lasting impact.
From supporting local charities and community initiatives, to investing in our people, developing future talent and considering our environmental impact, responsible business is increasingly embedded in how we operate.
We want to build a successful, sustainable business that creates value for our clients, our people and the wider community.
Our Approach
Making a difference through what we do
Corporate responsibility is not something that sits separately from our business. It is part of the way we work and the relationships we build.
Our focus is on four areas where we believe we can make the greatest contribution:
Our people – Creating an environment where our people can develop their skills, build rewarding careers and have opportunities to contribute beyond their day-to-day roles.
Our community – Supporting the charities, organisations and initiatives that strengthen the communities in which we live and work.
Our environment – Taking practical steps to reduce our environmental impact and make more responsible choices across our offices and operations.
Our future – Investing in future talent, skills and opportunities to help build a stronger professional and business community for the next generation.
Our Impact
Our Community
Putting responsibility into action
Investing in the communities around us
We believe actions speak louder than statements. That’s why we measure our impact through the things our people do, the organisations we support and the relationships we build.
£40,000+
Raised for charitable causes
20+
Charities and community organisations supported
25+
Fundraising and community initiatives
These statistics are updated regularly
Our relationship with the local community goes beyond financial contributions.
We support charities, community organisations and local initiatives through fundraising, sponsorship, volunteering and the professional expertise of our people.
We also believe that as a regional professional services firm, we have an important role to play in supporting the wider business community. Through our involvement with local business networks, events and initiatives, we help create opportunities for businesses and professionals to connect, develop and grow.
Whether it is taking on a fundraising challenge, supporting a local organisation or giving our time and expertise, we encourage our people to get involved in the causes and communities that matter to them.
Partnership in action
Supporting Youth Talk
Our partnership with Youth Talk is a great example of what meaningful community investment looks like in practice.
Youth Talk provides free professional counselling and support to young people across Hertfordshire. Through our partnership, our people have come together to raise funds, take part in challenges and create opportunities to raise awareness of the charity and the work it does.
From charity walks and sporting events to fundraising campaigns and community initiatives, our partnership has brought colleagues, clients and the wider business community together around a shared purpose.
£26,000+ raised
18+ fundraising initiatives & events
30+ colleagues involved
“Our partnerships are at their most effective when they bring people together and create an impact that goes beyond a single donation.”
Find out more about Youth Talk →
During March 2026 Mental Health Awareness Week, with the help of local nurseries Ayletts, the team placed 2 silver birch trees outside the St Albans Museum. Each tree was covered in anonymous messages from young people who have used Youth Talk in the past. This was a powerful campaign highlighting the importance of the charities work.
In October 2025, over 40 t-shirts were placed in businesses windows around St Albans. In the lead up to World Mental Health Awareness Day, shops stood together to raise awareness for youth mental health.
Our annual Christmas sale takes place at our St Albans office – bringing together local independent businesses for a night of festivities and charitable fundraising.
In June 2026, 18 of our team headed to Scotland to complete our 2026 Big Charity Challenge. The team walked 33 miles in one day, and we were thrilled to raise over £5,500 for our chosen charity, Youth Talk.
Our People
Responsibility starts with our people
Building the next generation
Our people are central to our approach to responsible business.
We want Taylor Walton to be a place where talented people can develop, build their careers and make a contribution that extends beyond their individual roles.
We encourage colleagues to get involved in fundraising, volunteering and community initiatives, while supporting their professional development and wellbeing.
Our people regularly give their time, skills and energy to causes they care about, whether that is taking part in a charity challenge, volunteering in the community or using their professional expertise to support an organisation.
We believe that creating opportunities for our people to contribute in this way strengthens not only the communities around us, but our own culture as a firm.
As a professional services firm, investing in future talent is an important part of our responsibility.
We want to help create opportunities for people at the beginning of their careers and contribute to a stronger pipeline of talent across the legal and wider business community.
Through apprenticeships, work experience, early-career opportunities, professional development and our involvement with young professional networks, we help people build the skills, confidence and connections they need to succeed.
We are also committed to creating opportunities for young professionals to connect with each other and the wider business community.
We were delighted to win the Community Engagement Award for the second consecutive year at the 2026 Hertfordshire Law Society Annual Dinner and Awards at Hatfield House.
Our annual golf day takes place at golf clubs around Hertfordshire, raising over £10,000 in the last 3 years.
Through our involvement in external events, business networks and professional organisations, we build relationships, share expertise and contribute to the growth of the wider business community.
We regularly organise and host events that bring businesses and professionals together, creating opportunities to build connections, exchange ideas and share expertise.
Our Environment & our community
Practical steps towards a more sustainable business
We recognise that responsible business also means considering the environmental impact of how we operate.
We are focused on making practical improvements that can be embedded into our day-to-day operations, from reducing waste and unnecessary consumption to considering more sustainable approaches across our offices and activities. Some of these are:
200+ trees planted since 2022
Reduced paper usage by 35.7% & continue to do so
3 offices supplied with certified renewable energy
Actively recycle all waste – reducing plastic usage
We don’t believe in making claims that we cannot substantiate. Instead, our approach is to identify areas where we can make meaningful improvements and continue to build on them over time.
Stronger businesses. Stronger communities.
We are closely connected to the business community around us.
Our involvement with organisations such as the St Albans District Chamber of Commerce gives us the opportunity to support local businesses, bring people together and contribute to the development of the wider business community.
Through events, networking, thought leadership and professional expertise, we aim to create opportunities for businesses and individuals to build relationships, share knowledge and grow.
We believe a thriving local business community benefits everyone – creating stronger networks, greater opportunities and a more resilient local economy.
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