Will Aid

Will Aid is a fundraising campaign run by nine leading UK charities which takes place in November each year.  The campaign encourages people to have their Will written professionally, whilst at the same time donating to the charities involved.

During November, participating solicitors write basic Wills for clients. Instead of charging their usual fees, solicitors invite clients to donate to "Will Aid." 

The total sum raised during November 2011 was £2.1m in donations.   FDC Law Midsomer Norton office made a small contribution by raising £3,105.

FDC saw approximately 30 "appointments" – some were single people, but most were couples and, although obviously some people did see it as a way of getting a cheap will, most clients were also very appreciative of the fact that the firm was giving my time for free in order to raise money for charity.   

It was surprising the distances people travelled to our office to use this service rather than their local solicitors – from Bath, Bradford on Avon and Salisbury.