Throughout 2024, the firm wrote 67 wills through the service, with 42 pledges amounting to a total of £681,343 in future donations. For every £1 that Cancer Research UK invested in the partnership, the charity received £23.89 in pledged gifts.
A trusted legal partner of Cancer Research UK since 1996, Rothera Bray continues to work with the charity to support individuals in writing or updating their wills. The firm also provides expert guidance for those wishing to leave a legacy gift to Cancer Research UK—whether as a percentage share of their estate, ensuring the gift remains inflation-proof, or as a specific sum that could fund vital clinical trials, equipment, or research initiatives.
Kirsten Wood, Partner and Head of the Private Client team at Rothera Bray, commented:
“As a firm and department, we have supported Cancer Research UK and their Will-Writing Service for a number of years. This initiative has enabled us to provide an important service for our clients, whilst promoting support for a hugely worthwhile cause.
“We are delighted with the generosity of our clients’ pledges to Cancer Research UK, and the enormous impact this will have for the charity and for their future research work. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Cancer Research UK through their Will-Writing Scheme, which we know will have a lasting impact and benefit for future generations.”
Alistair Ballard-Martin, Legacy Partnerships Manager for Cancer Research UK in the East Midlands & East Anglia, added:
“I am delighted to see the immense impact of Rothera Bray’s partnership with Cancer Research UK through our Will-Writing Service. Gifts in Wills fund over a third of our income, and Rothera Bray’s diligence, paired with the generosity of their clients, has accounted for over £680,000 of pledged donations in 2024, allowing us to effectively plan our future research, for many generations to come.
“Rothera Bray have been an absolute delight to work with, and this hugely valuable partnership is one that allows clients to receive invaluable advice and support through the writing of their Will, simplifying a process that can sometimes be considered quite daunting.
“It is a privilege to be partnered with such an exceptional firm, and we look forward to seeing the impact that Rothera Bray and its clients have on our aim to see people living longer better lives, free from the fear of cancer.”
Cancer Research UK receives no government funding for its research and is fully funded by supporters’ donations. Gifts left in wills account for one-third of the charity’s funding, playing a crucial role in advancing cancer research and treatment.
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