Burges Salmon supports HIV charity Brigstowe for World AIDS Day 2021 Firm works with Brigstowe to enhance quality of life for people living with HIV and reduce stigma around the virus 01 December 2021 Burges Salmon has worked to support local Bristol HIV charity Brigstowe for a series of initiatives to raise awareness of World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. The day represents an important opportunity to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from AIDS related illnesses. Although AIDS was only identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have since died of HIV or AIDS related illnesses and over 105,000 people are still living with HIV in the UK today. BProud, Burges Salmon’s firm-wide LGBT+ network, supported Brigstowe for a series of initiatives that included red AIDS awareness ribbons in each of the Burges Salmon offices and fundraising volunteering at Bristol Temple Meads station. The local charity has been delivering HIV specialist services in Bristol for over 22 years, working to enhance the quality of life of people living with HIV and to reduce stigma around the virus. The firm has a long standing relationship with Brigstowe that has included informative learning sessions hosted at Burges Salmon over the years. Kirsty Green-Mann, Head of Corporate Responsibility at Burges Salmon, comments: “In line with Burges Salmon’s responsible business aims, we are pleased to have been able to support the important work of Brigstowe. The local charity helps individuals in many ways and has been doing so for a number of years.” Brigstowe is running an extensive programme of events to mark World AIDS Day, including a variety of panel discussions, HIV awareness training, and a candlelit vigil. For more information, visit their website. Related news and insights Burges Salmon receives platinum Investors in People accreditation Investors in People awards Burges Salmon the highest level accreditation, recognising the firm’s commitment to its people Burges Salmon named one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women Burges Salmon sees further growth with partner appointments Burges Salmon partners with St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School View all Key contact Kirsty Green Mann Head of Corporate Responsibility + 44 (0) 117 307 6086 kirsty.green-mann@burges-salmon.com Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Environmental Management and Assessment Diversity and Inclusion View profile Subscribe to news and insight Subscribe Burges Salmon careers We work hard to make sure Burges Salmon is a great place to work. Find out more Sitemap Terms of use Privacy policy Slavery Statement Burges Salmon entities BS homeworking COVID-19 Risk Assessment Frauds and Scams Clientspace Mailing preferences Privacy Settings ©2021 Burges Salmon We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. You refine the data you’re happy for us to track. By using our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy Accept Cookies Cookie Settings