Manchester based Glaisyers Solicitors has announced their support for a campaign encouraging the public to make or amend their Wills while also supporting children’s hospice care. The partnership will last for a year, during which Glaisyers will offer their expertise to draw up a Will free of charge in exchange for a suggested donation of £100 for individuals, or £175 for couples or partners, to Francis House Children’s Hospice. This represents a significant discount from the standard fees for these services.
Francis House Children’s Hospice, one of the first children’s hospices in the UK, has been providing innovative care for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions since the 1990s. Their services also extend to supporting the families of these children.
Chris Burrows, the Head of Private Client Services at Glaisyers, expressed his support for the campaign, stating: “Supporting Francis House through this partnership allows us to make a meaningful difference to families facing incredibly difficult circumstances. By offering our expertise, we hope to encourage more people to consider making or updating their Will while also helping to secure the future of such an essential charity. A legacy gift, no matter the size, can have a lasting impact, and we are proud to play a part in that.”
With the demand for its services continuing to rise, Francis House relies on the generosity of the local community to support over 600 families at any given time. Gifts in Wills are an important source of income for the hospice, and the campaign aims to highlight the positive impact of leaving a gift in a Will.
Susie Poppitt, legacy fundraiser for Francis House, stated: “If it weren’t for these incredible gifts, hospices like Francis House would struggle to meet their fundraising targets each year. With recent data showing that only 27 percent of the general public have considered leaving a gift to charity in their Will, we want to do our utmost to ensure that those who do, will benefit from a professional Will writing service as well as an opportunity to support Francis House. We also want to partner with as many people as possible to make them aware that they could potentially make significant savings in the amount of Inheritance Tax paid by leaving a gift to charity in their Will.”
For more information on making a Will with Glaisyers and Francis House, interested parties can contact Susie Poppitt at susie.poppitt@francishouse.org.uk or call 07931 642409. This news story was distributed by https://pressat.co.uk/.