Law firm marks 300th anniversary with £30,000 donation to Pilgrims Hospices

Furley Page marked its 300th year by donating £30,000 to Pilgrims Hospices after a year of staff fundraising and community volunteering.

Furley Page marked its 300th anniversary by donating £30,000 to Pilgrims Hospices following a year of staff fundraising and community activity. The firm was founded in Canterbury in 1725 and is one of the oldest law firms in the world. Staff took part in running events, a National Three Peaks Challenge, a dragon boat race and local volunteering. The donation was handed over at an event in Canterbury that included a short film screening. Key facts: - Furley Page donated £30,000 to Pilgrims Hospices after its 300th anniversary year. - The firm was founded in Canterbury in 1725 and is among the oldest law firms globally. - Staff fundraising activities included the Canterbury 10-mile, Whitstable 10K, Chatham Maritime 10K, and the National Three Peaks Challenge, plus a dragon boat race entry. - Volunteers supported Demelza children’s hospice, Age UK and the Pilgrims Hospices charity shop, and took part in a beach clean near Whitstable. - The cheque was presented at Canterbury’s Gulbenkian Arts Centre, where a short film titled "Furley Page: 300 Years and Counting" was screened. Summary: The donation contributes to Pilgrims Hospices’ work providing end-of-life care and family support in East Kent. Furley Page described the fundraising and volunteering as a way to share the anniversary with the local community. Undetermined at this time.