Christian Aid is calling on solicitors throughout the UK to get involved with Will Aid to help fight poverty around the world. So, if you are a solicitor or you know someone who is a solicitor, read on.
What is Will Aid?
It is a unique partnership between the legal profession and nine of the UK’s leading charities (ActionAid, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, Help the Aged, NSPCC, Save the Children UK, Sight Savers International, SCIAF and Trocaire).
The money it raises is shared between all nine charities. Since it was launched in 1988, it has raised nearly £6 million in donations.
Solicitors involved in the scheme waive the fee they normally charge for making a Will during the month of November, and instead suggest that clients make a donation to Will Aid.
The scheme is endorsed by the Probate Section of the Law Society.
Now Will Aid needs more solicitors to make the scheme even more successful.
How solicitors can get involved
If you are a solicitor and you want to be part of Will Aid you can register your interest on the Will Aid website.
You will find a step-by-step guide to getting involved in Will Aid plus plenty more advice and support.
Once you have signed up to the scheme, Will Aid will give your details to anyone wishing to make a will in your area. People will contact you directly to make an appointment so you can take their details at your own convenience.
If you need more information or advice on Will Aid, feel free to contact Christian Aid directly on willaid@christian-aid.org.
It’s good for business too
The Will Aid team will try to get coverage of the scheme in national and local press, TV and radio, so your firm may benefit from new clients and by being associated with some of the UK’s best-loved charities.
I’m not a solicitor, how can I help?
Word of mouth is all it takes. If you know someone who is a solicitor, you can help by telling them about Will Aid. A bit of friendly persuasion can work wonders.
So, instead of forwarding this page to any old friend, why not forward it to a solicitor instead?