Muckle solicitor named trustee at education charity

Lydia Stewart, a solicitor in Muckle LLP’s real estate team, has been appointed as a trustee of Choysez, a Northumberland-based charity supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable young women through alternative education.

After visiting Choysez in Bedlington, Lydia was inspired by the charity’s work and will now help shape its future growth. 

She said: “When I visited Choysez along with a number of colleagues, I was blown away by the amazing work that the charity team does – but especially by the young women we met.

“It inspired me to do more and I’m so proud to be a trustee at this charity, which is truly changing the lives of so many young women. 

“I’m committed to ensuring that both the charity and Muckle do more to help many more young women over the next few years.”

Choysez provides education and emotional support to young women aged 9 to 16, helping them build confidence and achieve nationally recognised qualifications.

Muckle LLP has supported Choysez for years, awarding £8,000 in grants from its community fund, which has donated over £720,000 to good causes in the North East and Cumbria. 

The firm actively encourages young lawyers to take on trusteeships, offering employees two annual volunteer days.

Chris Conroy, centre manager at Choysez, added: “We are delighted to welcome Lydia to the board and I’m sure she will bring with her some new ideas and real experience to support our charity expansion.

“We are all very proud of our project and of the young people in our care who are thriving despite the disadvantages and challenges they face. 

“Kindness and care are at the heart of everything we do. 

“Lydia and her Muckle colleagues just get who we are and what we do. 

“It’s obvious Lydia and Muckle really care about our project. 

“This means everything to us, and we’re delighted to strengthen our relationship further and work together to do more.”

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