Legal firm raises money for charity with wills campaign
Edinburgh legal firm, Fergusson Law has raised £3,525 with its recent will writing campaign which will be used by charities both in the UK and abroad.
In total the firm has raised £15,595 with the annual campaign when they invite clients to make a charitable donation rather than paying a fee for the work.
Amal, from the firm, said: “We love taking part in Will Aid, and to raise so much for charity was a real team effort.
“The entire team is very proud to take part, and we’re delighted to have given so many people the reassurance of knowing they have a professionally written will.
“It’s a brilliant feeling to know that such well-deserving charities will benefit, helping people both here in the UK and abroad who are facing challenging times.”
Solicitors have taken part in the Will Aid campaign since 1988 and have raised more than £24 million for charity in that time with more pledged in legacies in the wills drawn up for clients.
Jonathan Chase, chair of Will Aid, said: “Huge congratulations to all the firms for raising such a staggering amount this year. It’s amazing that so many solicitors give their time to volunteer so generously, using their expertise to help people gain peace of mind by getting a professionally written will while fundraising for our incredible charities who do such crucial and life-changing work in the UK and around the world.
“On behalf of all the partner charities, a massive thank you and well done.”
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.
Donations are shared between Will Aid’s partner charities: ActionAid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children, Sightsavers, SCIAF and Trócaire.
