Together, we can make sure people find a life beyond crisis.Īt Hestia we support adults and children in times of crisis. Hestia believes no-one should suffer alone. Today, millions of people are experiencing domestic abuse, modern slavery and challenges with their mental health. Government guidance indicates that there will be direct increased pressure on charities such as Hestia and the need for their refuges will increase.įor 50 years, Hestia has provided support and hope every step of the way of recovery. As a direct result of Covid19, domestic violence is thought to be rising due to the current ‘stay at home’ rules. It’s a really scary time for everyone across the world. This year we aim to take 70 quilts to refuges run by the charity Hestia which are safe places specifically run to protect women and children who have been at the hands of domestic abuse. Previously we have taken over 260 handcrafted, unique and cosy bedspreads to four different countries across four years working alongside the charity SOS Children’s Villages. We will be taking the quilts to London to be received by women and children who are at a time of crisis. This year the project sees a change in the charity we are supporting.
We are excited to be able to launch the project at a difficult time for everyone globally, and hope that sewing for a charitable cause can lift the spirits of people isolated at home. Now in its fifth year, the Quilt SOS project will aim to donate almost 70 beautiful, and lovingly made quilts to women and children who need them most. In this Law-Now, we outline the key features of the NEC4 Facilities Management contracts and outline practical steps to using the new.I’m really excited to be able to let you know that we have finally chosen a great charity with which to work for our Quilt SOS 2020 project.
The UK Government published its first National Infrastructure Strategy in November 2020 setting out plans for an “infrastructure revolution” with spending of £600bn over 5 years and a focus on innovation, technology and sustainability. Playing by the rules: introducing the Construction Playbook.The court found that the clause did not meet the. Limiting liability in supply contracts: further guidance on the UCTA requirement for reasonablenessĪ recently published Northern Irish decision has rejected an attempt to rely on a standard form limitation clause which sought to limit a supplier’s liability for defects to the price of goods supplied.Surprising if an English judge did not find it persuasive.įor further information on this topic, pleaseĬontact Clare Collier at or on +44 (0)20 Whilst this case will not be binding on EnglishĬourts, should the same questions be referred to them, it would be Payment to that extent, could operate as a valid notice. State that if an application was made, the defenders would withhold The Court also doubted thatĪ letter offering to compromise in a restricted sum, which did not Some circumstances to refer in writing to a previous writtenĬommunication concerning withholding of payment, but the Court Such a response could not effectivelyīe made prior to the application itself. The purpose of sectionġ11 was to provide a statutory mechanism to give a considered Payment? The Court held that it could not. Therefore, the telephone call couldįurther, could the letter, which pre-dated theĪpplication for payment, operate as a valid notice to withhold Telephone message that referred to a particular letter of anĮarlier date would not suffice. Various matters, and the use of the words "a notice". Of notice in writing was required, due to the need to specify The Court decided that it was unmistakable that some form The Court had to decide if the telephone messageĬould constitute a notice to withhold payment under section 111 of The telephonist stating that the parties were already in dispute Theĭefender telephoned the pursuers' office and left a message with Invoice, which was accepted as their application for payment. The pursuers ignored this offer, and submitted an Pursuers, Strathmore the defender claimed that liquidated damagesĪnd direct costs were due to it for the pursuers' failure toĬomplete on time. In this case, the defender, Hestia, had put forwardĪ without prejudice offer in relation to monies outstanding to the The requirements of a notice to withhold payment under section 111 Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. Interesting points under the Scottish version of the Housing In this recent Scottish case, Lord Hamilton was faced with some
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