Kromann Reumert helps foster children in Denmark

Børnehjælpsdagen (’Children’s Help Day’) and Kromann Reumert have concluded a pro bono agreement. Børnehjælpsdagen is a national aid organisation that supports foster children and youth in Denmark - every day, year round.

“For Børnehjælpsdagen it is a kind of seal of approval that Kromann Reumert has chosen to support us”, emphasises Jytte Tholstrup Svendsen, Director of Børnehjælpsdagen, and continues: ”We know that this has been a long process with careful research on the part of Kromann Reumert.”

Purposely selected

Initially, we had four pro bono groups made up of law firm employees that conducted research into a series of potential target organisations to gain an overview of their resources and needs for support. Against this background, the pro bono group ‘Children and youth circumstances’ decided to create an agreement with Børnehjælpsdagen:

“One of the reasons why we chose Børnehjælpsdagen is because in comparison to some of the larger and more resource-rich organisations we looked at, they only have very few resources and a small staff which stands in contrast to the many young people they reach. And of course because the organisation works to further a worthy cause because it supports those that live close by – those that live locally in all parts of Denmark. The staff that work there have a strong drive and are committed – for them their involvement is more than just a nine-to-five job,” explains Claus Rolsted, a member of the pro bono group. Claus continues:

”They have shared stories about foster children that are often very socially underdeveloped and have not always been given the same opportunities as you and me. Whether it’s neglect or alcohol abuse at home – regardless of the reason, these children should be provided with positive and stimulating experiences to help avoid a negative social legacy.”

Administrative relief

Kromann Reumert can provide relief to Børnehjælpsdagen and offer them legal assistance that the organisation otherwise could not afford. Additionally, the firm can identify and minimise risks, and help make sure that Børnehjælpsdagen goes ahead by, among other things, going over their agreements with a fine-tooth comb.

”The legal aspects affect our administration, and it is generally difficult for us to cover the costs of the administration. All of our donors would rather donate directly to the children, but there has to be some level of staff to ensure that the money and gifts are managed as well as possible - and not least reach the children. With Kromann Reumert’s help we can now remove the legal costs and that money can instead be used for the good of the children,” explains Jytte. She is happy that at the same time there are opportunities for receiving administrative support from Kromann Reumert’s ’Project Centre’, printing services and communications department.

Moving forward

”Apart from the administrative help, the cooperation makes a big difference for us in making us more ’bulletproof’: We receive preventative legal advice, thereby minimising the risk of serious legal issues arising that in a worst-case scenario can drain our resources - resources that should go to the children”, says Jytte.