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Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Somerset solicitors raise nearly £5,000 in charity will campaign
A law firm in Somerset has raised nearly £5,000 through an annual charity will-writing campaign. Pardoes Solicitors, with offices in Bridgwater, Yeovil and Taunton, raised £4,690 through its participation in the Will Aid campaign, placing it among the top donors in the UK and the third highest in the South West. The campaign invites solicitors to volunteer their time and expertise to write basic wills, waiving their usual fees and instead encouraging clients to make a voluntary donation to charity. Bhavani Hogarty, CEO of Pardoes, said: "Taking part in Will Aid is a fantastic opportunity to give back – not only by helping people secure their future with a professionally written will, but also by raising funds for charities that make a real impact. "Knowing our efforts are helping both our community and those further afield is truly rewarding. "We are delighted to have played our part in this campaign and to have raised such a significant amount over the years." Pardoes has supported the Will Aid campaign since 1996, raising a total of £25,835 to date. Funds raised through Will Aid support a range of partner charities, including Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children, SCIAF and Trócaire. Lauren Poole, chair of Will Aid, said: "A huge well done to Pardoes for their incredible fundraising efforts. "It's inspiring to see so many legal professionals come together to make a difference – helping people gain peace of mind with a professionally written will while supporting charities that change lives. "We're grateful to every solicitor who gives their time to this campaign, and on behalf of our partner charities, I'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Pardoes and all the firms who participate." Will Aid has raised more than £24m in donations since its launch in 1988, in addition to generating millions more in pledged charitable legacies. The campaign takes place each November, with the recommended minimum donation is £120 for a basic single will and £200 for a pair of mirror wills. More information on the campaign is available at Peter de Vena Franks, campaign director, said: "This year's Will Aid campaign has been another resounding success, thanks to the dedication of firms like Pardoes. "Their generosity and commitment mean that more people can get the will they need while also supporting crucial charitable work. "It's wonderful to see such enthusiasm for giving back."
Scotsman
18-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Scottish law firm raises £5,910 for charity Will-writing campaign
An Elgin law firm has raised an impressive £5,910 by participating in an annual charity Will-writing campaign - making it one of the top-donating firms across the UK and the fifth highest in Scotland this year. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Allan Black & McCaskie has taken part in the Will Aid campaign since 2000 raising a grand total of £56,202, by volunteering their time and expertise to write Wills and, instead of charging their usual fees for writing basic Wills, inviting clients to make a donation to Will Aid. The funds raised go to Will Aid's partner charities, which support a range of important causes, from providing humanitarian aid to protecting vulnerable children here in the UK. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jaymie Strathdee, from the firm, said: 'Taking part in Will Aid is something we look forward to each year. It's a fantastic opportunity to give back -not only by helping people secure their future with a professionally written Will but also by raising funds for charities that make a real impact. Will Aid 2024 'Our team is incredibly passionate about supporting charities, and knowing our efforts are helping both our community and those further afield is truly rewarding. We are delighted to have played our part in this year's campaign and to have raised such a significant amount.' Since its launch in 1988, Will Aid has raised more than £24 million in donations, with millions more pledged in charitable legacies, thanks to the generosity of participating solicitors. Lauren Poole, chair of Will Aid, said: 'A huge well done to Allan Black & McCaskie for their incredible fundraising efforts this year. It's inspiring to see so many legal professionals come together to make a difference - helping people gain peace of mind with a professionally written Will while supporting charities that change lives. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We're grateful to every solicitor who gives their time to this campaign, and on behalf of our partner charities, I'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Allan Black & McCaskie and all the firms who participated this year.' Peter de Vena Franks, Will Aid's campaign director, added: 'This year's Will Aid campaign has been another resounding success, thanks to the dedication of firms like Allan Black & McCaskie. Their generosity and commitment mean that more people can get the will they need while also supporting crucial charitable work. It's wonderful to see such enthusiasm for giving back.' Will Aid takes place every November and involves solicitors waiving the fee for writing a basic will and instead inviting clients to make an upfront donation to Will Aid. The suggested donation for a basic single Will is £100, and £180 for a pair of mirror Wills. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Donations are shared between Will Aid's partner charities: Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children, SCIAF and Trócaire.
Glasgow Times
12-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow law firm raises more than £1,500 in will-writing campaign
McKee Campbell Morrison (MCM) participated in Will Aid, an initiative they have supported since 2023. The firm has raised a total of £4,220 for charity by participating in the campaign and dedicating their time and expertise to writing wills. They forgo their usual fees and instead invite clients to donate to Will Aid. Read more: Man accused of abusing women 'pretended he had terminal illness' Celtic make 'official approach' to sign versatile Sweden international Glaswegians urged to 'light up the longest day' and help feed hungry children The funds raised support various causes, from providing humanitarian aid to protecting vulnerable children in the UK. Nicola Ker, director and head of private client at MCM, said: "Will Aid is a fantastic initiative, and one which we know helps so many people put their affairs in order while raising such a substantial amount for charity. "It's a real team effort, and all at MCM are proud to have taken part once again this year. "The team finds it a rewarding experience, and the money raised will help to make a real difference to people in need, both here at home and around the world." Since its inception in 1988, Will Aid has raised more than £24 million in donations, with millions more pledged in charitable legacies. Lauren Poole, chair of Will Aid, said: "A huge congratulations to everyone for taking part and raising such an incredible amount this year. "It's inspiring to see so many solicitors giving their time and expertise to support our partner charities while helping people secure the peace of mind that comes with a professionally written Will.' Peter de Vena Franks, campaign director at Will Aid, said: "This year's Will Aid campaign has been another tremendous success, and it's all down to the dedication of solicitors like those at McKee Campbell Morrison." Will Aid runs every November, offering people the chance to have a professionally written will in exchange for a donation. The suggested donation is £100 for a basic single will and £180 for a pair of mirror wills, with all proceeds supporting Will Aid's partner charities. For more information on participating, visit
Scotsman
13-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Fife law firm raises highest in Scotland for charity Will-writing campaign
A law firm with offices across Fife has raised an incredible £12,850 by participating in an annual charity will-writing campaign - making it the highest donating firm in Scotland and tenth highest in the UK in 2024. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rollos Law LLP has been a proud supporter of Will Aid since 1996, dedicating their time and expertise to writing Wills and raising a grand total of £170,800. During the month of November, instead of charging their usual fees for basic Wills, they invite clients to make a donation to Will Aid – helping to fund vital charity work in the UK and across the world. The funds raised go to Will Aid's partner charities, which support a range of important causes, from providing humanitarian aid to protecting vulnerable children here in the UK. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jack Wilson, from the firm, said: 'Will Aid is an outstanding initiative, and we are delighted to have helped so many people to get a professionally written Will, all while raising a significant sum for charity. It's truly a collective effort, and we're immensely proud of the impact we've made this year. Rollos Law's Wills team - back row Jack Wilson, Trainee Solicitor and Ben Farnworth, Trainee Solicitor, front Donna Imrie, Partner and Aldra Corbett, Legal Secretary 'Participating in this campaign is always fulfilling, but achieving the highest total in Scotland for another year makes it even more meaningful. The funds raised will have a genuine, positive impact on those in need, both locally and globally.' Since its launch in 1988, Will Aid has raised more than £24 million in donations, with millions more pledged in charitable legacies thanks to the generosity of participating solicitors. Lauren Poole, Chair of Will Aid, said: 'A huge congratulations to the team for raising such an incredible amount this year. It's inspiring to see so many solicitors giving their time and expertise to support our partner charities while helping people secure the peace of mind that comes with a professionally written Will.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Peter de Vena Franks, Will Aid's Campaign Director, added: 'This year's Will Aid campaign has been another tremendous success, and it's all down to the dedication of solicitors like those at Rollos Law. Their generosity and hard work are truly making a difference, not only for their clients but also for the charities that rely on these vital donations.' Will Aid runs every November, offering people the opportunity to have a professionally written Will in exchange for a donation. The suggested donation is £100 for a basic single Will and £180 for a pair of mirror Wills, with all proceeds supporting Will Aid's partner charities: Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children, SCIAF, and Trócaire.
