Charity scheme calls on Hampshire solicitors to support humanitarian efforts

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Charity scheme calls on Hampshire solicitors to support humanitarian efforts

A national charity will-writing scheme is once A again looking for help as it looks to support demand for humanitarian efforts in the UK and around the world.

Charities are facing another difficult year arising from the cost-of-living crisis and the war in Ukraine, with services already stretched to the limit to meet increasing demand.

Running every November, Will Aid supports nine of the UK’s most-loved charities thanks to the generous support of its partner law firms, who waive fees in return for a voluntary donation to Will Aid.

The charity scheme has so far raised more than £22million for ActionAid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children, Sightsavers, SCIAF and Trocaire since its launch in 1988.

Peter de Vena Franks, campaign director for Will Aid, said: “Charities have faced an incredibly turbulent time in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and their services continue to be desperately needed.

“Solicitors across the UK helped our charities immensely during last year’s campaign, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds to support good causes.

“Donating your time to Will Aid directly helps improve the lives of vulnerable people in the UK and around the world and highlights your firm’s commitment to community.

“We have seen thousands of enquiries from people in the South East and it would be fantastic to see more firms from Hampshire sign up and help transform the lives of those in need.”

The suggested donation for people using a Will Aid solicitor is £100 for a basic will, or £180 for a pair of mirror wills.

All solicitors who sign up to Will Aid are supported by its awardwinning PR team, who are on hand to help promote law firms’ involvement with the local and national press to drive new clients – many of whom return for additional services on top of their basic will.

Celebrity supporters of the campaign include TV show host Graham Norton, Academy Award-winning actress Dame Judi Dench and ITV journalist Robert Peston, while the campaign has regularly been highlighted by financial guru Martin Lewis.

To sign up to Will Aid 2022 or express you interest, visit via Will Aid’s website, or contact the team directly, who will be happy to answer your questions. ■

www.willaid.org.uk/solicitors

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