Business Partners
- Connect your business with community service
- Attend meetings to share your business story
- Get listed on our website and use our Business Partners logo
- Gain exposure in press releases and local events
- Opportunities for staff development and team building and helping with our events and projects when time permits
- Cost: Your time and support (donations and sponsorships welcome)
Claire Nash Solicitors
Claire Nash Solicitors is a friendly, reputable, community-focused law firm based in Crowborough, offering expert legal services in Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate, Equity Release, Divorce, Court of Protection, and Conveyancing, including property sales and First Registration.
Deeply rooted in Crowborough, the firm is proud to be recognised as a trusted local firm. Their partnership with Crowborough Rotary reflects a genuine commitment to community involvement. They actively support local charities, organisations, and initiatives that align with their values of being compassionate, professional, and caring, including the Wealden Dementia Alliance, and regularly participate in Rotary events such as the Annual Charity Golf Day and the Barn Dance.
As an active member of the Crowborough Chamber of Commerce and other local business networks, Claire Nash Solicitors continues to play an active role in the local community.
Community lies at the heart of the firm’s values. They believe the role of a law firm extends beyond providing legal services — it includes supporting the people, causes, and organisations that strengthen the communities around them. That’s why they invest their time, resources, and expertise into initiatives that create a meaningful, positive impact.
The firm is also working towards becoming a dementia-aware law firm, helping to ensure that vulnerable clients can access legal support with confidence, comfort, and dignity.
Through their legal work, community engagement, and partnership with Crowborough Rotary, Claire Nash Solicitors aims to continue building strong local connections, supporting important initiatives, and providing a dependable, compassionate service. Their blend of professionalism, empathy, and community spirit sets them apart as a law firm that truly cares.
Stephen Tester Funeral Directors
Stephen Tester has worked in the funeral profession for more than 30 years. A proud Sussex local, he was educated in Rotherfield and Crowborough and has spent most of his adult life serving the people of Crowborough. For over 20 years, his involvement with Crowborough Rotary has also enabled him to support the community beyond his professional role. Well-known and respected locally, Stephen has always taken great pride in upholding the trusted reputation he has built through his work.
As Director of Stephen Tester Funeral Directors, Stephen leads a team known for its warmth, compassion, and professionalism. Based at Beacon House on Park Road, his funeral home reflects the values he has upheld throughout his career: care, respect, honesty, and a deep commitment to serving families at their most difficult moments. His approach is grounded in the belief that supporting people through bereavement is a privilege—one that demands sensitivity, integrity, and unwavering attention to detail. This ethos is echoed across his team, who share his dedication to providing personal, thoughtful, and dignified care to every family they serve. stephentesterifd.co.uk
Stephen’s reputation in Crowborough has been built not only through his professional work but also through his long-standing community involvement. His connection to Crowborough Rotary spans more than two decades, during which he has played a key role in strengthening the club’s presence and impact in the town. His leadership and credibility were instrumental in helping re-establish a modern, community-focused Rotary model—one that is inclusive, flexible, and designed to meet the needs of today’s volunteers.
Today, Stephen continues to balance his professional responsibilities with his commitment to local service. His funeral home, though newly established, is built on decades of experience and a trusted reputation. His Rotary involvement remains a cornerstone of his community work, enabling him to support local initiatives, nurture partnerships, and contribute to the wellbeing of the town he has called home all his life.
Stephen’s story is one of service—quiet, consistent, and deeply rooted in Crowborough. His leadership, integrity, and dedication make him not only a respected funeral director but also a valued business partner and community champion.
website: https://www.stephentesterifd.co.uk/
