Will campaign raises £2,000 for charity

A LAW firm in Woodley has raised more than £2,000 for charity after taking part in a will-writing campaign.

KJ Smith Solicitors, which is based in Headley Road, took part in the annual Will Aid scheme and raised an impressive £2,440 for

Save The Children in the monthlong fundraiser.

Lawyers wrote dozens of wills during the month of November, generously giving their time for free for the whole month.

David Roper from the firm, said: “The reality is that we see first-hand the problems that arise if people don’t have their will written by an expert.

“There are a lot of things that might not be given proper attention or may be forgotten when people try to do it themselves, or trust someone inexperienced with a matter that should be taken seriously. It is great for us to be able to contribute to worthwhile causes and also help a number of people put in place properly drafted wills.

“Our team thoroughly enjoyed participating in Will Aid and we have worked very hard to promote the campaign and produce highquality wills, whilst raising money for some really worthwhile causes. Public awareness around Will Aid is quite high and we do find that people are actively looking to take part in the campaign. We have already received enquiries for next year.”

Stellios Vellis from Save the Children said: “We want to send our deepest thanks to KJ Smith for all their hard work this year. Our vision is of a world where every child has the chance to survive, learn and be safe and with donations from the Will Aid scheme we can take great strides towards this.

“Just £95 could pay for 300 sachets of high energy, therapeutic food to treat children suffering from severe acute malnutrition.

“With £1,725 we could cover the cost of a mobile health clinic, including the structure and basic equipment such as furniture, IV stands and thermometers.”

Will Aid will run again in November 2017.

Solicitors and anyone who wants to make a will can find out more by visiting www.willaid.org.uk.