WILL AID

Solicitor firms in Greater London raise £90,000 in annual Will Aid will-writing campaign

Solicitor firms in Greater London have together raised an incredible £90,101 in this year’s Will Aid campaign that sees hundreds of solicitors donate time in the month of November to write basic Wills.

By taking part, they have not only helped raise vital funds for some of the UK’s best-loved charities – they have attracted new clients, boosted their reach and given peace of mind to thousands of people who now have a professionally drawn-up Will.

40 firms across Greater London joined a total of 443 nationally in this year’s Will Aid, the annual charity Will-writing scheme that sees hundreds of solicitors around the UK donate time in the month of November to write basic Wills.

Instead of charging their usual fee, participating solicitors instead invite clients to make an upfront donation to Will Aid, with donations benefiting the Will Aid partner charities.

It has been running since 1988 and has encouraged more than 350,000 people to write their Will with a regulated and insured solicitor and, in so doing has raised more than £24 million in donations, and many millions more in pledged legacies.

Kay Stewart at Esher-based Audley Chaucer Solicitors, which raised an outstanding £24,480, said: “It’s incredible to be the top donating firm in Greater London. We fully support the work of the Will Aid campaign, helping people in our communities to get their wishes clearly laid out, bringing them peace of mind, as well as helping the amazing charities that do so much good work both here and abroad.

“There are so many benefits in taking part – we meet new clients, strengthen relationships with existing ones, boost our firm’s profile in the wider area and it’s a great team-building exercise for our teams.

“We really encourage any colleagues who are interested in taking part to find out more, it’s a thoroughly worthwhile campaign to take part in.”

Will Aid Campaign Director Peter de Vena Franks said: “Each and every firm which takes part makes an incredible difference each year, and we thank all the teams who have worked so hard for these outstanding results.

“We encourage solicitor firms, new or returning, to sign up to Will Aid 2024 and use this opportunity to support some of the UK’s best-loved charities, all while welcoming new clients and boosting the profile of your business.

“Participating in Will Aid is simple and beneficial for all involved. If your firm has any questions before registering for this year, please do not hesitate to get in touch via our website, one of our team members will be more than happy to assist.”

Ready to join Will Aid this year and win some new clients as well as changing lives for the better?

To take part in Will Aid, follow these simple steps: Call the Will Aid team on 0300 0300 013 or visit willaid.org.uk/solicitors/ register ■