A marathon effort by Swindon law firm Francis George Solicitor-Advocate’s head of finance Emma George helped raise £2,300 for Barnardo’s, the charity that supports vulnerable children and young people. 
Emma completed the recent London Marathon, pictured, with a time of 4hrs, 8mins and 10secs.
To support her fundraising, the firm also hosted a sold-out quiz night at the Pig on the Hill pub in Old Town and a coffee morning at its office, also in Old Town.
Having run marathons in Brighton in 2014 and London last year – raising funds for leukaemia and lymphoma research charities respectively – Emma, pictured below, knew what she letting herself in for.
She said: “It’s an amazing feeling to complete the London Marathon, one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the world.
“The training was tough but it has been all worth it knowing that the effort from myself and Francis George Solicitor-Advocate is going to an amazing charity. Barnardo’s is a charity I respect hugely, so it’s a real pleasure to support its work.” 
The firm’s founder Francis George added: “Speaking on behalf of everyone at Francis George Solicitor-Advocate, we’re so proud of what Emma has achieved. She’s incredibly humble and always has the resilience to go the extra mile for whatever she sets her mind on. We look forward to supporting her next fundraising goals.”
Emma qualified as a CIMA Accountant in 2001 and has provided financial, business and IT support to Francis George Solicitor-Advocate since the firm opened.
Barnardo’s transforms the lives of the most vulnerable children across the UK through a range of services, campaigns and research studies. It believes it can bring out the very best in every child whether they’ve experienced child poverty, sexual exploitation, disability or domestic violence.
A Higher Rights Advocacy, Francis George Solicitor-Advocate gives clients the equivalent service to that of a barrister. Advising from the start of a case to the finish, the firm’s team works with a range of bodies, from the Small Claims Court to the Supreme Court.
