A law firm with offices in Honley and Slaithwaite has raised £6,100 for charity after volunteering its time and expertise to write wills through the national Will Aid campaign.

Open Law has supported Will Aid since 2019 and has now raised £26,800 in total.

Instead of charging its usual fee for basic wills during the campaign, the firm invites clients to make a voluntary donation, helping fund the work of eight charities in the UK and overseas.

The funds raised will support Will Aid’s partner charities, which carry out work across a range of important causes.

Open Law solicitor Chloe Hennessey said: “Will Aid is always a highlight for us – it’s a chance to do something positive for both our clients and the wider community.”

Lauren Poole, chair of Will Aid, praised Open Law’s achievement and said: “Congratulations to the team on raising such a fantastic amount.

“It’s always inspiring to see firms come together to support Will Aid, giving their time and expertise to help clients while raising vital funds for our partner charities.”

Peter de Vena Franks, Will Aid’s campaign director, added: “The continued commitment from firms like Open Law is what makes Will Aid such a success year after year.

“Their support helps ensure the campaign can reach more people while generating essential funding for charities delivering crucial work in the UK and beyond.

“It’s a great example of how the legal profession can make a meaningful difference in communities.”

Will Aid runs every November, offering people the opportunity to have a professionally written will in exchange for a donation.

The suggested donation is £120 for a basic single will and £200 for a pair of basic mirror wills, with all proceeds supporting Will Aid’s partner charities Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, Crisis, NSPCC, SCIAF (Scotland), Shelter and Trócaire (Northern Ireland).

To be the first to know when the list of Will Aid solicitors goes live for the 2026 campaign, sign up at https://www.willaid.org.uk/early-bird