Shelter and Crisis are set to benefit from this year’s scheme, now in its 37th year, and are appealing to solicitors to volunteer their time and waive their usual fees throughout November to write basic Wills.  

Instead, clients are invited to make a voluntary donation to Will Aid - £120 for a single Will and £200 for a pair of mirror Wills - supporting a group of UK-based charities. 

The two charities in the UK are joining long-standing charity partners, including Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, SCIAF (Scotland) Trócaire (Northern Ireland). 

Peter de Vena Franks, campaign director for Will Aid, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Shelter and Crisis as our newest charity partners.  

“Their work tackling homelessness and housing insecurity here in the UK is more vital than ever, and this partnership gives participating solicitors the chance to directly support people in need – both through their legal services and the funds raised.” 

More than 340,000 people have written their Will through the Will Aid campaign since it launched in 1988, helping to raise more than £24 million in donations and tens of millions more in pledged legacies.  

Yet the need for professional Will-writing support remains high, and solicitor firms are now being encouraged to register for 2025. 

Peter de Vena Franks added: “We’d love to hear from firms who want to get involved, as the sooner they register, the more support we can provide in helping them prepare, promote their participation, and maximise the benefit to clients, communities and charities alike.” 

Participating firms have full control over their caseload and can opt in for remote appointments to expand their client base across the UK.  

The list of participating solicitors goes live on September 1 and firms can continue signing up right up until the start of Will Aid month in November – but are encouraged to do so well in advance to benefit from the full range of promotional support, including national and regional press outreach, a secure solicitor dashboard, and listing on the Will Aid website. 

Many firms see returning clients, boosted local visibility and team development as additional benefits of taking part. 

To find out more or to register, visit the website or call 0300 0300 013.