Solicitors now have the chance to help the staggering 67% of UK adults who either don’t have a Will or have one that’s out-of-date, by taking part in this year’s Will Aid campaign. A poll by the Will-writing charity, which surveyed more than 2,000 people across the country, found 56% haven’t made a Will, and […]
The annual Will Aid campaign unites solicitors and UK charities, raising over £24 million since 1988. This initiative benefits charities and offers participating solicitors advantages like flexibility, long-term client relationships, expanded reach and additional service opportunities. It also helps firms meet corporate social responsibility goals.
Participating in the Will Aid campaign offers a unique opportunity for solicitors to grow their client base while supporting UK charities. By waiving your fee for writing basic Wills and encouraging voluntary donations, you can enhance your firm’s profile and contribute to important causes. With comprehensive PR support from the Will Aid team, including press releases, local media coverage, and social media tools, you’ll maximise your campaign impact.
Joining Will Aid offers numerous benefits for law firms beyond community support.
This initiative not only raised over £770,000 last year but also helps law firms attract new clients, boost staff morale and enhance their local reputation.
At Will Aid, we support our participating solicitors to get the most out of the partnership which is why we are launching a brand-new workshop to help those thinking of getting involved understand the benefits.
By volunteering your time and expertise during Will Aid, you’ll not only be raising vital donations for nine amazing charities, but also generating a host of benefits for your firm Taking part will increase your firm’s profile, attract new clients and boost staff morale too.
Helping others and supporting the local community is one of the main reasons why law firms sign up to take part in Will Aid each year.
But there are a whole host of business benefits to being part of Will Aid – such as meeting new clients, boosting staff morale, and raising your solicitors’ local profile.
Solicitors around the country who participated in the 2022 Will Aid campaign are celebrating another successful year – with an amazing £728k raised for charity.
While we are no longer living with the restrictions once imposed due to Covid-19 and the subsequent worries brought on by the virus, for many of us, our lives remain far from care-free.
Every day we are faced with the devastating circumstances forced upon our Ukrainian neighbours and the consequences for wider Europe. Not only that, but closer to home we are experiencing a cost-of-living crisis, with bills and uncertainty continuing to rise.
Although many things seem uncertain, one thing which remains indisputable is the importance of having a will, ensuring people’s wishes and their loved ones are protected when they die. And that’s where Will Aid can help.
Charity will-writing scheme Will Aid is looking for more solicitors to sign up to this year’s campaign,
as the cost-of-living crisis and humanitarian disaster in Ukraine continues to put strain on its charity
partners.
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