With almost half of the children’s charity’s income from the general public being donated through Wills, Barnardo’s has joined forces with QualitySolicitors to offer a free Will writing service for those aged 55 years and over. The scheme is also being supported by international super model and actress, Twiggy.
Stephensons, who are part of the national QualitySolicitors network and have offices in Wigan and Leigh, are offering the free service to a limited number of customers on a first come first served basis.
The firm also took part in the Free Will scheme last year and recently made a donation of £150 to Barnardo’s to signify the successful end to that scheme.
Olwen Williams, Partner and Head of Wills and Probate at Stephensons, said: “We are pleased to be working with Barnardo’s yet again to highlight the importance of making a Will. It is a straightforward and simple way of protecting valuable assets for the sake of family and loved ones in the future.”
In support of the scheme, Twiggy said: “Will power is wonderful. And you might not know it, but you have it. Support Barnardo’s Gifts in Wills campaign and you have the power to turn around the lives of disadvantaged children and young people. What’s to lose?”
Ginny Harris, Barnardo’s Gifts in Wills marketing manager, said: “Dying without a will can cause many problems for those you leave behind. It is not always right to just assume that everything will go smoothly. And making a will is also an opportunity to make a donation to causes that matter to you. These donations are our lifeblood and make a huge difference to the vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people who we work with.”
By offering this service, Barnardo’s hopes that people will remember the charity in their will but there is no legal obligation to do so.
For further details and to book an appointment, contact Stephensons, quoting ‘Barnardo's Free Will Scheme’ on 0845 111 4306.
For a list of your local participating solicitors visit www.barnardos.org.uk/qualitysolicitors or call 0208 498 7880.
Barnardo’s also offers other free will-writing schemes for over 55s for those who don’t live near to a Quality Solicitor. Visit www.barnardos.org.uk/giftsinwills for more info.
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Donations from Wills can change lives in the following ways:
- £5,000 could pay for a trip away for 20 young carers
- £7,000 could cover the cost of a six month intensive programme to divert a young offender from crime
Quality Solicitors offers a range of innovations designed to make obtaining legal services easier including free initial consultations, same day service and a promise of no hidden extra costs. Quality Solicitors has 350 branches across the
Barnardo’s works with more than 100,000 children, young people and their families in 415 specialised projects in communities across the
We believe in the potential in every child and young person, no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. We will support them, stand up for them and bring out the best in each and every child.
Every year we help thousands of children turn their lives around. But we cannot do it without you. Visit www.barnardos.org.uk to find out how you can get involved and show you believe in children.
