Letter to the Editor 

Peter de Vena Franks
Campaign Director

Will Aid

The Print House

18 Ashwin Street

London

E8 3DL

11^th October 2021

To The Editor

The cost of living crisis is putting immense pressure on our country’s beloved charities – organisations whom I am sure you will remember had their finances ravaged by the pandemic.

These recent years have been difficult for so many, both economically and in terms of losing loved ones.

Yet a survey carried out by Will Aid found the majority of UK adults (54%) still do not have a will. This means their wishes may not necessarily be met after their death and their estate may not be shared in the way they would like.

At Will Aid, we have two aims – ensuring adults have access to a professionally-written will and that our incredible charities are supported in the process.

Will Aid is an annual scheme taking place every November and sees participating solicitors volunteer their time and expertise to write basic wills, waiving their fees, and instead inviting clients to make an upfront donation to Will Aid.

Donations go to the campaign’s nine partner charities, ActionAid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children, Sightsavers, SCIAF (Scotland) and Trocaire (Northern Ireland).

The cost of living crisis and war in Ukraine are seeing the demand for our charities’ services soar while they continue to recover from the pandemic.

Making your will through Will Aid can both help them continue to respond to these crises while ensuring your wishes are protected after you die. Many people also consider leaving a gift to causes close to their heart, which is an amazing way of ensuring their work continues long into the future.

Solicitors across the UK are taking part in this year’s campaign, and many firms will be happy to take your instruction remotely too. So even if there isn’t anyone near you, you will still be able to get your will written through Will Aid this year.

To find a solicitor, visit www.willaid.org.uk.

Yours faithfully,
Peter de Vena Franks
Campaign Director

0300 0300 013