June is Wills Month!
WCF is offering Wills for a reduced fee in partnership with specialist legal teams Bradley Haynes Law and HCR Law.
Throughout the month of June 2025, experts at the firms will be setting up or amending Wills. Those making a Will encouraged to leave a donation to the Foundation to support good causes across the county.
Jonathan Chenevix-Trench, Chair of Worcestershire Community Foundation said:
“The month-long Wills campaign in June will give people across Worcestershire the opportunity to have their Will professionally prepared by experts at Bradley Haynes Law and HCR Law at a very special rate.
“We hope that some people taking advantage of this service will consider making a donation to our charity in their Will, which will allow us to grant even more funds to groups across the county for years to come.”
“Roughly half of adults in the UK do not have a Will, meaning they have not made arrangements for the distribution of their assets after their death which can make things very complicated for their loved ones. We want to help encourage people to make provision for their future and think about how they might support Worcestershire’s communities at the same time.”
Claire Pottinger, HCR Partner and Joint Head of Private Client commented:
“HCR Worcester is proud to support this Worcestershire Community Foundation initiative. We feel strongly about being able to give something back to our local community and this is an excellent chance for us to be able to put this into action.”
Leah Lewis, solicitor at Bradley Haynes added:
“Worcestershire Community Foundation does fantastic work for the local community and it’s very rewarding for our team to be involved. Leaving a gift in your Will is a meaningful way to create a lasting legacy by supporting vital projects across Worcestershire for years to come. This event is a wonderful opportunity for those who may not have previously considered making a Will to do so with trusted legal guidance – while also supporting the invaluable work of the Foundation.”
Making a Will can:
- Protect and help your loved ones. If you die without a Will, certain rules can determine how your assets are shared. Writing a Will ensures your estate is distributed according to your wishes, allowing you to choose who you would like to benefit.
- Take care of your children. If your children are under 18, your Will allows you to appoint guardians to take care of them if you are no longer around.
- Choose who will manage your estate in your absence. Writing a Will allows you to appoint trusted executors who can look after your estate.
- Leave gifts to causes you care about. A gift in your Will is a lasting legacy and a meaningful way you can continue to support local causes and charities you care about including Worcestershire Community Foundation.
How to get involved:
If you wish to create a new Will or amend a current Will, either on your own or with your partner, just contact WCF Lucy Wells, Director below. There are a limited number of timeslots for appointments between Monday 2nd June and Friday 27th June. Each slot will be for up to 45 minutes to consult on your Will wishes with an expert.
WCF Wills Month Special Offer:
- Simple single Will: £100.00
- Simple mirror Will (identical Wills adapted for 2 partners) : £150.00
Please note: If the Will is considered to be more complex, the solicitor will notify you of any additional charges that will be incurred depending on the work involved. These charges will be kept as reasonable as possible in keeping with the spirit of the Wills Month. We recommend you tell your chosen solicitor as soon as possible what type of Will you require and ask them to confirm any additional charges.
To arrange an appointment, please contact: Lucy Wells, Director at [email protected].
Let us know if you have a preferred date or time and which legal firm you wish to make your Will with (HCR or Bradley Haynes).
Please note: Both organisations are based in Worcester City. We cannot promise appointments with individual solicitors from either firm. There is a pool of solicitors available and you will be notified nearer the time who you will see on the day.
We would be very grateful if you are able to leave a legacy of any size to WCF in your Will. Every £ given will help us support Worcestershire’s communities into the future.
Alternatively, you can make an immediate donation to WCF by going to www.worcscf.org.uk and clicking on the Donate Now button.
Thank you!
Left to right:
Michelle Abbott, HCR Law
Lucy Wells, Director WCF
Leah Lewis, Bradley Haynes
Kate Collins, Bradley Haynes
