Nottingham Solicitors Achieve £2.3 Million Milestone for Cancer Research
A Nottingham-based solicitors firm is celebrating a remarkable achievement, having pledged more than £2.3 million to cancer research through its complimentary will-writing service. Smalleys Solicitors, a trusted partner of Cancer Research UK's Will Writing Service, offers free will creation to clients, encouraging them to consider leaving a gift to the charity in return.
Impressive Statistics and Client Generosity
The firm has drafted close to 1,000 wills under this initiative, with an astounding 95% of those clients naming Cancer Research UK as a beneficiary. This has culminated in a total pledge of £2,308,082, with the average gift value reaching £2,500. Deanne Taylor, head of private client at Smalleys, expressed immense pride in this accomplishment.
"We're incredibly proud to announce this monumental milestone achieved through the incredible generosity of our clients across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands," said Taylor. "Thanks to their thoughtful gifts in wills, we have played our part in helping to raise £2.3m for Cancer Research UK."
Personal Connections and Community Impact
Cancer is a disease that touches many lives, including those of Smalleys' clients and several team members, making the firm's support for Cancer Research UK particularly meaningful. Taylor emphasized that providing expert legal guidance extends beyond mere transactions; it's about supporting clients and creating a positive, lasting impact on the community.
"We believe providing expert legal guidance is about more than just transactions; it's about supporting our clients and making a lasting, positive impact on the wider community we serve," she noted.
Benefits of the Will Writing Scheme
Beyond fundraising, the will-writing scheme enables more individuals to ensure their final wishes are documented and their loved ones are cared for after their passing. Taylor highlighted that charitable giving in wills is quite common, with approximately 30% of people including donations to charity in their wills.
"Charitable giving is quite common in wills – I'd say around 30% donate to charity in their wills," Taylor added. "It's something we are happy to discuss with clients; we have a charity book to provide inspiration for anyone looking for a cause to support in something they are passionate about."
The Importance of Legacy Gifts
Legacy gifts, or gifts in wills, are crucial to the UK's life-saving cancer research efforts, funding more than one-third of Cancer Research UK's work in preventing, diagnosing, and treating over 200 types of cancer. Smalleys Solicitors takes great pride in supporting both local and national causes, from partnerships with charities like Circus Starr and Emmanuel House to facilitating this significant contribution to a cause that affects countless lives.
