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HATTONS Solicitors have worked very closely in the community during 2009 and look set to support even more worthwhile causes, clubs and schools in 2010.

Their long tradition of supporting local rugby league clubs, both professional and amateur, all started with their sponsorship of St Helens RLFC in 2001.

They have since built a strong relationship with Saints, ensuring that they support the current playing stars in their quest for glory, as well as helping fund Saints community projects.

Most recently Hattons supported the Saints Academy Tour of Australia, were 28 youngsters went on a trip of a lifetime to develop their playing skills and experience putting them on the road to a bright future in professional sport.

Saints Mike Rush commented: “Without the help of sponsors like Hattons Solicitors we would have difficulty in providing a quality tour for our Foundation Academy.

“The tour is integral in the development of young players and sponsorship from the likes of Hattons Solicitors ensures we can continue to bring through the talent of the future.”

Branching out into their local towns, Hattons now sponsor both Widnes Vikings and Leigh Centurions rear playing shirt, and last year supported Rugby League Ireland all the way to the World Cup.

Rugby League has been the chosen sport of Hattons Solicitors since they first opened and they have continued to develop associations. Most recently they announced their partnership with the Rugby League Heritage Centre in Huddersfield, patroned by Sky Sports presenter Mike Stevenson.

Stevo said: “It’s wonderful that companies like Hattons Solicitors are prepared to get involved financially to help keep the heritage of the greatest game alive and well at the birthplace of Rugby League itself – The George Hotel, Huddersfield.”

Hattons Solicitors will join a selected group of sponsors when the Heritage Centre opens again in February 2010.

Working in the community of St Helens they have funded amateur clubs such as Thatto Heath Crusaders and Newton Storm, as well as the St Helens District and the Widnes District League Cup.

They also sponsor the National Conference League supporting 38 amateur rugby teams in the NCL Premier Division, Division One and Second Division.

Hattons involvement with charities such as the Steve Prescott Foundation has helped fund the Rugby League Benevolent Fund and Christies Hospital. The Steve Prescott Carnegie Challenge recently saw a group cycle for 930 miles, paddle along the Thames for 24 miles and completed a half marathon to Wembley to the Carnegie Challenge Cup.

Haydock Estate Agent, Neil Hughes of Porterhouse, has been sponsored by Hattons to take part in the Callams Road to Gambia Challenge, motorcycling from the Isle of Skye in Scotland to Banjul in the Gambia. This is to help build a well needed road to connect the villages near Kuntaur in The Gambia and improve their quality of life.

Hattons Solicitors Senior Partner, Bruce Hatton, commented: “We believe very strongly in the power of sport in a community whether its bringing families together at the weekend to support their team, or whether it’s getting kids involved with sport.

“It gives them the extra social skills they need and helps them learn about the importance of an active lifestyle.

“Supporting local charities is also vital to keeping our communities together and we are privileged to be able to help these worthwhile causes.

“Hattons Solicitors want to stay at the heart of the community as we are a professional business that have helped thousands of people and businesses across the region to protect their future and their rights.

“We have grown rapidly to become one of the North West’s leading personal law providers, offering services covering personal injury and health claims, as well as providing commercial services too.

“We have offices in St Helens, Widnes and Leigh offering a local, personable and customer-orientated approach setting us apart from other solicitors.”

If you are looking for representation in an injury case or health claim you couldn’t be in better hands than Hattons Solicitors. Call 0800 298 9690 for free initial advice on your personal injury or visit www.hattonslaw.com for more details.

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Hattons Solicitors – Supporting the Community