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At Paris Smith, we are proud to play an active role in the communities where we live and work. Through our charity partnerships, community involvement, support for the regional economy and commitment to reducing our environmental impact, we aim to make a positive and lasting difference across Hampshire and Dorset. Our values, known as the ‘SPIRIT’ of Paris Smith (service, professionalism, integrity, respect, innovation and trust), are the foundations of our relationships and the way we do business.
We actively participate in:
Charitable giving
Each year, our people support charities across our region, raising funds and awareness through a wide range of activities and events.
Supporting our community
Our people contribute to community life in many ways, from supporting local charities and initiatives to volunteering their expertise and time.
Supporting local business & economic prosperity
We work with regional organisations to strengthen connections, create opportunities and support a thriving local economy.
Our Charities of the Year
In 2026, our people are proudly supporting three charities doing invaluable work across our region. Through fundraising, events and awareness-raising, we are helping to support the difference they make in our local communities.
Solent Mind (Southampton)
Solent Mind is a local mental health charity supporting people across Hampshire. As part of the wider Mind network, the charity provides a range of services including wellbeing support, advocacy and mental health advice to individuals experiencing challenges.
Through its work, Solent Mind aims to promote better mental health and wellbeing within the community, offering accessible support and helping to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
Sophie’s Legacy (Winchester)
Sophie’s Legacy is a Hampshire-based charity dedicated to improving the experience of children and families in hospital. Inspired by Sophie’s story, the charity works closely with NHS teams to ensure that young patients receive the highest standard of care, comfort and support during their hospital stay.
This is achieved by funding improvements to hospital facilities, enhancing patient experiences and supporting initiatives that help families feel more comfortable and supported during challenging times.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity (Bournemouth)
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity (UHD Charity) supports the Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch hospitals by funding projects that go above and beyond NHS provision.
Through donations and fundraising, the charity provides enhanced equipment, facilities and services, helping to improve patient care, support NHS staff wellbeing and create a more positive experience for patients and their families.
Our Community Partnerships
We are proud to work with organisations that make a positive contribution to the communities in which we live and work.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
We are proud to support Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra as a Corporate Patron, helping to support its work and contribution to the cultural life of our region.
Southampton Forward
As a Founding Partner of Southampton Forward, we are proud to support its work to place culture at the heart of Southampton’s growth and help create a vibrant city for people to live, work and visit.
Paris Smith Charity Forum
Our Charity Forum provides a platform for charity leaders and trustees to connect, share experiences and learn from one another through events, training and peer support.
If you are a charity or not-for-profit organisation and would like to join the Paris Smith Charity Forum you can register via our Charity Forum page.
Supporting Local Business
We work with organisations across Hampshire and Dorset to support thriving local businesses, strengthen connections and contribute to economic prosperity across our region.
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
Our Senior Partner Peter Taylor, has been appointed the new President of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.
Peter is passionate about helping businesses to grow and connect.
Southampton Chamber of Commerce
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Southampton Chamber of Commerce
Our Senior Partner, Peter Taylor, is the Chairman of the leadership team for the Southampton branch of the Chamber of Commerce. Peter will step down from this role as Chairman, but continue as a member of the leadership team once a replacement has been found. Peter has now been appointed President of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.
Dorset Chamber of Commerce
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Winchester BID
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Winchester BID
We support the Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) in it’s work to promote and position Winchester as a centre for creativity, culture and commerce. It manages and enhances the cityscape and supports business growth. Huw Miles is the Chair of the Board.
Solent University Business Advisory Board
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Solent University Business Advisory Board
Peter Taylor also sits on the Solent University Business Advisory Board. The Board is made up of senior leaders from regional, national and international business and plays an active role in helping shape the school. The board meets four times a year, helping to inform curriculum development, student success and business development.
As well as helping inform the School the board acts as a two-way platform for knowledge exchange, enabling businesses to gain insights from their future workforce.
Collaboration and innovation are at the core of the board and it will be working on a number of programmes and initiatives that enable the students success. If you’d like to find out more about the board please contact Caroline Walsh, Director, Solent Business School.
Winchester Business Excellence Awards
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Winchester Business Excellence Awards
The Winchester Business Excellence Awards recognise the achievements of local businesses and reward them for their commitment to excellence.
This year we are proud to be sponsoring the Large Business category. To enter this category or any of the other options, please follow the link above.
Our People
Our people are at the heart of Paris Smith. We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where colleagues can develop, stay connected and look after their wellbeing.
Learning and development
We support our people to develop their skills, knowledge and careers through learning and development opportunities.
Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people and creating a positive and supportive working environment.
Connection and community
We create opportunities for our people to connect, get involved and contribute to life at Paris Smith.
Reducing our environmental impact
We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our business and making responsible choices about the way we work.
We continue to look for practical ways to reduce waste, use resources more efficiently, make more sustainable choices and reduce our carbon footprint.
Responsible Business
Modern Slavery Act 2015 – Transparency in Supply Chains
We are committed to operating responsibly and ethically, with integrity at the heart of the way we work and the relationships we build.
As Paris Smith LLP (Paris Smith) does not currently have a turnover in excess of £36m, it is not required to provide a statement under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
However, we have relationships through the provision of legal services to larger companies that are required to comply and therefore we believe it is only right that we make a statement as to our position and policy to deal with any enquiries raised in respect of this Act.
Slavery and human trafficking remains a hidden blight on our global society and the partners and staff at Paris Smith agree that we and the rest of the business community have a responsibility to be alert to the associated risks.
As part of our community and social Responsibility policy, we are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chain or in any part of our business. We are also committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and dealings.
We have ranked the risk of being impacted by modern slavery or trafficking as low and this is very much due to the nature of our business as a provider of legal services to businesses and private individuals and our current supply chain being limited to local suppliers of equipment and services.
All businesses that regularly provide us with goods and services are required to sign up to comply with our sustainable procurement policy which has, at its heart, the requirement to trade ethically and fairly and to have a high regard for the reduction of their impact on the environment. We also aim to build long term relationships with our suppliers and this helps to foster a better trust and a higher level of expectation as regards to business behaviour.
Regarding international supply chains, given that we are very much a UK based firm, we do not have any material dealings that require the supply of services from abroad.
The Firm’s HR Department has to follow strict policies regarding the employment of staff, ensuring that all persons have the appropriate permits to work in the UK, that their identification has been verified and all our staff have employment contracts that are fully compliant with UK employment law. We also have a policy of paying wages that are above the living wage.
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