Bartys raises over £55,000 through charity will writing scheme

Beth Hamilton

The firm first joined Will Aid in 2000 to write wills for people free of charge, in exchange for a voluntary donation.

Partner Beth Hamilton said: “We have really enjoyed taking part in the Will Aid campaign for the last two decades and we are absolutely delighted to have reached this significant fundraising milestone.

“Will Aid is a fantastic initiative which targets the many adults in the UK who don’t have a will, as well as helping nine incredible charities.”

Will Aid has raised more than £21 million in donations, and many millions more in pledged legacies, for the nine partner charities since it launched in 1988.

Jon Jacques, chair of Will Aid, said: “We are very grateful to all the solicitors who give their time to write wills and all those that have made a will and given a donation, for their generous support.

“The nine partner charities use these donations and legacies left by will makers to transform the lives of people in need, both here in the UK and all around the world.”

Peter de Vena Franks, campaign director, said: “Thanks to the commitment of local solicitors that took part in Will Aid 2020, many people both in the UK and abroad will receive life-changing support, and local people who used the scheme have gained peace of mind thanks to having a professionally drawn up will.

“I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to Bartys for their incredible efforts, especially during such a difficult year.”

Will Aid takes place every November and participating solicitors volunteer their time and expertise and waive their fee for writing a basic will. Instead, they invite clients to make a voluntary donation to Will Aid.

These donations support nine of the UK’s best-loved charities - ActionAid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children, Sightsavers, SCIAF (Scotland) and Trocaire (N. Ireland).

The suggested voluntary donation for a basic Will Aid will is £100 for a single will and £180 for a pair of mirror wills.