Franklins Solicitors named finalist in two categories at NBEA Awards 2026
Franklins Solicitors has been named as a finalist in two categories at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2026, recognising both the firm’s professional services and its contribution to the local community.
The Milton Keynes and Northampton-based law firm has been shortlisted for Professional Services, as well as Community Project or Person of the Year for the Franklins £50 Challenge.
The double recognition reflects two important areas of focus for Franklins – providing an excellent service and building long-term relationships with its clients, while making a positive contribution to the communities in which its teams live and work.
Established in 1982, Franklins provides legal services to individuals, families and businesses across Milton Keynes, Northampton and the surrounding areas. Our ‘Law for Life’ approach is centred around supporting clients through the different stages of their personal and professional lives.
Alongside our legal services, we have a longstanding commitment to supporting local charities and community organisations.
The Franklins £50 Challenge is one of our flagship community initiatives. The annual three-month fundraising campaign gives participating teams £50 in seed funding and challenges them to turn it into as much money as possible for local charities.
The 2026 Challenge saw 56 teams supporting 12 charities, collectively raising over £50,000. Following the completion of its eighth year, the initiative has now raised nearly £250,000 for charities since it began.
Simon Long, Managing Partner at Franklins Solicitors, said:
“To be shortlisted in two categories at this year’s NBEA Awards is something we are incredibly proud of.
The Professional Services nomination is a reflection of the hard work and commitment of our teams across Franklins and the service they provide to our clients every day.
Equally, being recognised for the Franklins £50 Challenge means a great deal to us. Its success is only possible because of the businesses, organisations, charities and individuals who get behind it each year and make it such a fantastic community effort.
“We’re delighted to see both areas of our work recognised and would like to wish all of this year’s finalists the very best of luck.”
The winners will be announced at the NBEA Awards and Gala Dinner on Friday 27th November 2026.
Franklins wishes all of the other finalists good luck. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of businesses and organisations from across the region at the awards.
