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President's Charity
Current President, Mary-Joyce Insaidoo became our 207th President on 15th May 2026, when she took over from outgoing President, Dr Eunice Shang-Simpson. The President's Charity this year is Oasis Domestic Abuse Service.
Founded in 1994, Oasis is a Kent-based charity that supports adults, children and young people affected by domestic abuse, helping individuals to live safe lives free from fear, harm and abuse. Through a range of specialist services, including advocacy, safe accommodation, recovery programmes and practical support, Oasis helps survivors rebuild their lives, regain their confidence and achieve lasting independence.
Mary-Joyce's choice of charity reflects the key themes of her Presidential Year: promoting social mobility, championing equality and diversity, and supporting vulnerable individuals within our communities. Domestic abuse can affect people from all backgrounds and often creates significant barriers to opportunity, wellbeing, and participation in society. By supporting Oasis, Mary-Joyce hopes to raise awareness of these challenges and help ensure that those affected by abuse can access the support they need to live safely, recover from their experiences and realise their full potential.
Throughout the year, the Kent Law Society will be raising funds and awareness in support of Oasis through a range of events and initiatives. We encourage all members, firms and supporters to join us in helping Oasis continue its vital work across Kent and Medway.
For more details, or to support the Kent Law Society's fundraising efforts, please visit the dedicated Oasis charity page - Oasis x Kent Law Society - Oasis Domestic Abuse Service.
To donate please click here - Oasis Domestic Abuse Service JustGiving Link.
OASIS DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE
Oasis Domestic Abuse Service supports adults, children and young people affected by domestic abuse across Kent and Medway, with a mission to help individuals live safe lives free from fear, harm and abuse.
Through a range of specialist services, Oasis provides practical and emotional support, advocacy, refuge accommodation, recovery programmes, and educational initiatives. The charity works closely with local communities, statutory agencies and partner organisations to support survivors, raise awareness of domestic abuse and promote long-term recovery and independence.
With more than 30 years of experience, Oasis has helped thousands of people rebuild their lives and continues to play a vital role in protecting vulnerable individuals and families across the region.
For more details, please visit their website at www.oasisdaservice.org.
Past Presidents
Scott Neilson
Tuckers Solicitors LLP
Scott is a Partner at Tuckers Solicitors LLP and specialises in criminal defence. Scott was our President from 2024-2025, starting off his year with a comedy night and ending with a Skydive. During his year he hosted Judge Prost at the annual Tucker Millward lecture, he held a charity advent raffle and oversaw a huge collection of donated items for Demelza.
- Charity – Demelza
- Amount raised - c. £3,000
Alexandra Gordon
Tassells LLP
Alexandra qualified in 2010 and is now Managing Partner of Tassells LLP. She became a member of KLS in 2012 and was the youngest and longest-serving President of KLS in 2020 to 2021, as well as its 10th female President. Alexandra served for the majority of her presidency during the Covid-19 pandemic. She particularly enjoyed thinking outside of the box to develop innovative digital events in support of her chosen charity.
- Charity – Catching Lives
- Amount raised - £8,454.65 (+£885.75 gift aid)
Nick Fairweather
Fairweathers Solicitors LLP
Nick qualified in 1991 and runs a niche firm in Whitstable specialising in clinical negligence cases. He has been a member of the Law Society’s specialist Clinical Negligence Panel since 1999. Nick was our President from 2022 – 2023 our first fully operational year post COVID. He most enjoyed getting out and about the County meeting members old and new across diverse events including golf, cricket, mooting, sailing, careers events, varied talks and WILK Bingo! Thoroughly recommended!
- Charity – Prostate Cancer UK
- Amount raised - £2,227
Email Kelly-Anne Iddenden
Kent Law Society's Administration Officer for all queries.