Where there’s a will, there’s a way to aid

A Perth-based solicitors has donated £44,000 to help kids across Tayside and Fife.

As part of a charity wills campaign Thorntons waived their fees for making or updating wills throughout September 2017 and asked clients instead to make a donation to Cash for Kids.

The donations bring the total Thorntons has raised over the past 21 years through the wills campaign for Cash for Kids to £320,000.

Graham Lambert, senior solicitor at Thorntons, said:“Making a will is something everyone in Scotland aged over 16 should be thinking about but people often fear it’s a costly and morbid experience.

“This isn’t the case and Thorntons charity wills month provided the ideal time to get affairs in order while supporting a local cause.

“We are committed to raising awareness and supporting local causes in the areas which our offices operate.

“The charity wills initiative is our longest running campaign – now in its 21st year and we’ve raised our biggest sum to date. It’s great to support Cash for Kids but also highlight the importance of having an up-to-date will.”

Some of the causes to benefit from charity wills 2017/18 include Perth and Kinross Family Focus Team, and more than 590 kids were supported by the Mission Christmas Appeal.