Principles
The aim of the LLP shall be to serve the community, conduct the affairs of the business and to practise law in accordance with the following principles:
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that we will continue to act with diligence, integrity and concern towards each other, clients and members of staff and that a reasonable proportion of the work of the LLP shall be directed towards the promotion of justice and the granting of assistance to disadvantaged members of society;
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that we take time to examine and know what we do and why we do it;
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that we operate within a sustainable framework to ensure our clients receive the services they need, Members (the Partners) and staff are rewarded fairly for the contributions they make and our financial base is as strong as it needs to be to make this possible;
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that the maximisation of profit for distribution to the Members (the Partners) is not an objective of the Business and we seek to make only enough profit to ensure that Members (the Partners) and staff are each rewarded appropriately and fairly and that the Business is sustainable;
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that we recognise that many choose to work here not only to have a good job and build their career, but also to further and contribute to specific social and spiritual goals both in what they do and the way they do it;
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that we aim to make a proactive difference in society and within local communities;
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that we are a resource significantly contributing to the achievement of social justice;
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that we are a resource significantly contributing to the Christian church and Christian community;
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that we encourage people to flourish and follow their vocation;
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that we nurture a work life blend which fits within the parameters of operating a sustainable business and ensuring our clients’ needs are met;
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that we aim to operate in such a way that our treatment of staff and situations should evidence a concern for:
- loving others as ourselves - valuing and respecting others whilst acknowledging our own failings;
- encouraging and nurturing a culture of high trust;
- giving people the benefit of the doubt (where appropriate);
- providing opportunities, where viable, to put things right and for a fresh start;
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that we do not unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, race, colour, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or any other ground on which people may be treated less favourably than others.