Pro Bono Centre

The Pro Bono Centre is a programme based on an institution functioning in English speaking countries, whose main goal is to intermediate with regard to free legal aid between law firms and non-governmental organisations. The Pro Bono Centre invites Poland’s major law firms to cooperate, including Skoczyński Wachowiak Strykowski Law Office. 

Foundation for Children “Help on Time”

The Foundation’s mission is to implement the nationwide programme "Help on Time". The Foundation provides aid to over 8.5 thousand ill and disabled children from across Poland, as well as to affiliated facilities – treatment centres, hospices, foster care and special education facilities. The programme is open to all those who support the idea of bringing help to children experiencing difficult circumstances. The guiding principle of the "Help on Time" Programme is to save children’s endangered lives, restore their health, support their education and bring help in material hardship. The Foundation’s activities involve predominantly fundraising for the purposes of difficult surgical procedures, expensive medical treatment and long-term rehabilitation. 

Nyatri – Aid Foundation for the Children of Tibet

The Foundation’s goal is to organise comprehensive aid activities for Tibetan refugees, health care and life-saving, including the support and implementation of initiatives focusing on health, education and charity, for the purpose of survival of the Tibetan nation with its globally unique cultural heritage. Nyatri – Aid Foundation for the Children of Tibet focuses its activities on helping the little Tibetans from Dolanji. Foundation members include volunteers, Karmic Parents and social workers.

“Barka” Foundation for Mutual Aid

“Barka” Foundation is a non-governmental organisation whose goal is to help in the social development of marginalised groups, to give them a chance to rebuild their lives by creating a programme based on mutual aid, education and enterprise assistance in a civil society. The Foundation’s goal is to build a support system in the process of integrating marginalised groups into society, which comprises programmes involving ca. 5,000 people a year. “Barka” Foundation’s main goal is to build this system support programme in Poland, as well as in the so-called transition countries and the developing world.

Foundation for Poland

The Foundation's aim is to create and develop various forms of social action through which individuals and institutions can pursue their own philanthropic goals. The Foundation pursues its objectives by conducting philanthropic funds, which have been forwarded by private individuals or institutions. The role of the foundation is the best administration of resources and carrying out tasks defined in consultation with the founder of the fund.

Skoczyński Wachowiak Strykowski Law office supports the activities of the Foundation through the preparation of expert reports and opinions concerning legal and tax aspects of philanthropic fund management.

„Center For Citizenship Education” Foundation

Center for Citizenship Education is an educational institution and non-governmental organization with the status of public benefit organizations (OPP). CEO is involved in conduction of educational campaigns to promote the improvement of education and democratic values. The foundation works to improve the quality of the system of education, spread civic knowledge, promote practical skills and attitudes necessary to build a democratic state and civil society.

SWS law firm supports statutory activities of foundation through consultancy and legal assistance related to its registered charity. Moreover, our lawyers have actively participated and helped in the process of introducing amendments to the statutes of the foundation and their registration in National Court Register.

Creations of Mr. Smolen Foundation

The aim of the foundation is to provide social assistance, including assistance to families and individuals in difficult family situations, and persons with disabilities, elderly and infirm persons, and equal opportunities of these families and individuals. Creations of Mr. Smolen Foundation also conducts charity, takes action under the protection and promotion of health, science, education, and promotion and volunteer organization. By contributing to the elimination of prejudice against disabled persons, the foundation supports and creates their artistic, professional and cultural activities.

Being moved by its wonderful spirit and commitment to help for disabled persons, partners of SWS law firm support this initiative by providing Pro Bono Publico legal services. They consist of supporting the charitable activities of the foundation, through the custody of its internal regulations.