Plans to plant more trees and increase woodlands across an area home to around half of Scotland’s population has received almost £1 million in new funding.
The Clyde, Fife, Lothians and Forth ‘Climate Forests’ target investment in communities with the fewest trees and greatest climate vulnerability across central Scotland – expanding tree canopy cover by protecting existing woods and planting more.
Established in 2021, Climate Forests are working with local councils, community groups and landowners on projects to plant 35 million trees by 2035.
Backed so far with almost £13 million in Scottish Government funding, around 5 million trees have been planted in this area to capture carbon, protect the environment, increase biodiversity, improve access to nature, and support local communities to become more climate resilient.
Speaking ahead of a parliamentary debate this week on Climate Change, Climate Action Secretary Gillian Martin said: “This latest investment builds on and expands the benefits of Climate Forests to help increase canopy cover in urban and rural areas.
“We want to create greener, healthier, more resilient places where people can live well and connect with nature – offering spaces for people to rest, exercise, and improve their physical and mental health.
“Trees and woodlands do so much for us – from absorbing carbon from the atmosphere and providing habitats for wildlife to helping protect communities from flooding and extreme heat. Increasing tree canopy cover across Scotland’s towns, cities and rural communities will deliver all of these benefits for generations to come.
“This programme will help contribute towards our national woodland creation targets and, indeed, is central to Scotland meeting its climate targets.
2It is also about fairness and we are targeting investment in the communities with the fewest trees and the greatest vulnerability to a changing climate, because everyone deserves to live in a place that is greener, healthier, and more resilient.”
Douglas Worrall, Director Forth Climate Forest said: “The Climate Forests are delighted to receive this Scottish Government funding. As well as creating healthy, liveable communities, both urban and rural, trees are essential in helping to tackle biodiversity loss and climate change.
“Over the coming year we will use the Scottish Government funding to deliver projects across Central Scotland with local people. We will be planting trees in areas where the need is greatest, connecting habitats, and providing multiple benefits for people and wildlife.”
Martin Willcocks, Calais Woods Community Group, Dunfermline said: “Duloch Park was just a blank lifeless canvas of grass sitting there for 20 years whilst development was hurriedly increasing all around. Our community group formed to bring life into the park and support the well-loved ancient woodland next to it.
“The tree planting we have done has been extensive and rewarding, bringing important habitat for nature and biodiversity and creating an attractive and natural setting which will now develop into a prime space where nature and human recreation will coexist in harmony.”
On Tuesday, 23 June, 2026, at the High Court in Edinburgh, Peter Murrell was sentenced to five years and three months in prison.
This follows the 61-year-old’s conviction, on 25 May, 2026, of embezzling funds in excess of £400,000 from the Scottish National Party.
Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston had oversight of Police Scotland’s investigation into the embezzlement, Operation Branchform.
ACC Houston said: “Today’s sentencing of Peter Murrell – and a sentence of such duration – is proof that those who flout the law, who break the trust of those around them, and who embezzle vast sums of money will not escape justice, regardless of how high a profile or role they may hold.
“Operation Branchform has been an extremely detailed, complex and intricate enquiry, carried out over a protracted period of time in order to ensure a thorough investigation which fully exposed the extent of this wrongdoing, committed over a sustained period of time.
“Murrell occupied a significant position of privilege and power in public life in Scotland, entrusted to oversee the day-to-day operations of the country’s governing political party. His undeniably deliberate and calculated actions to mislead and steal for his own personal gain has proved his disregard for those who placed their trust in him.
“People came forward and told us of their sense and experiences of things not being right, and they are to be publicly commended – their statements, combined with our investigations, have led to the outcome we see today.
“Through ongoing close work with key criminal justice partners, including the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, this enquiry resulted in the compilation of such a robust case that an early admission of guilt was secured, enabling proceedings to conclude sooner rather than later.
“My sincere thanks go to the officers and staff of Police Scotland, who have committed their specialist knowledge, professionalism, commitment and expertise to this matter from start to finish, and without whom we would not have been able to achieve justice.
“Work remains to be undertaken in regards to the Proceeds of Crime Act relating to this case by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. Police Scotland, and in particular the Cyber and Fraud Unit, will assist in this process and in any further investigations which may be required.”
Literature contributes £50.9m annually to Edinburgh’s economy
Publishing generates £19.3m, reflecting the UK’s strongest literary cluster outside London
140 million+ books by contemporary Edinburgh-based authors sold globally (650m+ including Harry Potter)
1.6 million annual visits to Edinburgh’s public libraries
61% of visitors cite culture and history as a key motivation for visiting the city
59% of residents say arts and culture make a positive difference to their lives
Two decades after Edinburgh became the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature, a new report has set out to measure the impact of literature in the city today.
The independent study, commissioned by Edinburgh City of Literature Trust and carried out by BOP Consulting, finds that literature contributes £50.9m a year to Edinburgh’s economy. Publishing alone accounts for £19.3m, supporting a concentration of literary businesses that mark the city out as an engine of publishing in the UK.
The report also highlights the wider role literature plays across the city, both in its international profile and in everyday life.
Edinburgh is home to a dense network of writers, publishers, booksellers and festivals. More than 140 million books by contemporary Edinburgh-based authors have been sold worldwide, rising to over 650 million when the global phenomenon of Harry Potter is included.
Alongside this international reach, literary activity remains closely rooted in the city itself. Each year, Edinburgh’s public libraries welcome more than 1.6 million visits, while the city’s literary landscape is sustained by a dense network of organisations, events and activity taking place throughout the year.
More than 50 book launches and “meet the author” events take place each month, alongside a programme of festivals that together welcome over 250,000 audiences annually.
The report identifies this activity as part of a wider literary ecosystem that supports participation, learning and shared cultural life.
It highlights the role of libraries, festivals, publishers, bookshops and grassroots organisations in creating opportunities for engagement at all levels, from large-scale international events to local, community-based activity.
It also finds that 59% of Edinburgh residents believe arts and culture make a positive difference to their lives – significantly higher than the Scottish average of 47%.
And similarly, 63% of Edinburgh respondents agree that culture and the arts make a positive difference to their local community (versus 51% Scottish average).
Literature also plays a role in the city’s appeal to visitors. The report notes that 61% of visitors cite culture and history as a key motivation for coming to Edinburgh, with literary tourism contributing to the broader visitor economy through festivals, heritage sites and wider cultural activity.
The study describes Edinburgh’s literary sector as a dense and interconnected network spanning major institutions, independent publishers, festivals, libraries and grassroots organisations.
It highlights the concentration of activity across the city, with the majority of Scotland’s publishers based in or operating from Edinburgh, alongside a mix of large-scale organisations such as Scottish Book Trust and the Edinburgh International Book Festival, and a wide network of smaller businesses and freelance practitioners.
This infrastructure supports activity across the full lifecycle of literature, from education and research through to publishing, live events and retail.
The report notes that Edinburgh hosts more than 50 university courses in literature and creative writing, alongside an active programme of events and opportunities for writers and audiences at all stages.
Alongside these strengths, the study identifies a number of external pressures affecting the sector.
These include rising operating costs, a contracting funding environment, and challenges around ensuring participation extends beyond established audiences.
It also points to opportunities to improve coordination and visibility across the city’s literary offer, including the potential for a more centralised approach to information-sharing and sector collaboration.
In response, Edinburgh City of Literature Trust is developing a programme of activity focused on strengthening connections across the sector, broadening participation and improving access to literary opportunities.
This includes
improving its digital platforms to better serve its literary stakeholders and wider public including a space for city-wide calendar of events and a digital map linked to an in-depth guide
working with libraries and partners to reach across every area of the city with new projects that ensure everyone in Edinburgh feels connected to our story
fostering increased collaboration across the sector and co-chairing a new strategic steering group with the city’s Lord Provost, the Edinburgh Literature Forum to build a long-term strategic plan for the City of Literature
and securing a literary hub for writers, creatives and communities to use all year round.
Dr Harriet MacMillan, Director of Edinburgh City of Literature Trust, said: “Literature is fundamental to Edinburgh. It is not a ‘nice to have’ – it is central to how we understand, imagine and shape our city.
“We are fortunate to have extraordinary cultural assets, and we should celebrate our thriving, vibrant literary ecosystem – but we cannot take it for granted. There are real challenges ahead; meeting those challenges will require greater investment and stronger collaboration across the sector.
“Since becoming the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature in 2004, we have led internationally – but leadership demands that we keep evolving. Our focus now must be on expanding opportunity and ensuring that literature is not only protected, but experienced and enjoyed by everyone who lives, works in, and visits Edinburgh.”
Harnessing Edinburgh Makar Michael Pedersen’s Be more, Edinburgh, his poem marking 20 years as UNESCO City of Literature, the organisation wants to hear from anyone keen to get involved in helping Edinburgh’s stories to continue to inspire, connect and flourish.
SCOTLAND fans are being helped through another late night of football as Specsavers, the Official Eye and Ear Care Partner of the Scottish FA, equip supporters with free eye drops and a pre-written sick note.
Steve Clarke’s Scotland side continue their World Cup campaign with an 11pm kick-off against Brazil on Wednesday night.
Following on from 2am and 11pm starts against Haiti and Morocco, it’ll be another late night for bleary eyed Scotland fans hoping the team can make it through the group stage for the first time.
However, this time, much to Susanna Reid and Ed Balls’ delight, there is no bank holiday scheduled for the day after to help Scotland fans support their team to the fullest.
Thankfully, Specsavers have stepped up to the plate to help, specially producing eye drops that fans can pick up for free from any of their 86 Scottish stores – helping to keep their eyes in tip-top condition for an evening of staring at the TV and, hopefully, partying.
And if Scotland were to do enough to make it through and the celebrations go on a little longer than expected, Specsavers have also produced a sick note for people looking to avoid work on Thursday morning.
Fans can access the sick note on Specsavers’ social media channels so they can inform their boss of their ‘very important eye test’ which means they won’t be back in work until after lunch.
Specsavers Scottish Divisional Chair, Laura Baird, says: ‘Nobody in Scotland will want to miss the Brazil match as we look to make history with our first successful major tournament group stage.
‘With the finals taking place across the pond, managing the time difference has been a challenge for fans watching at home, but luckily Specsavers are here to help.
‘We hope Scotland fans are watching on with joy and fresh eyes, with the option of a Thursday morning lie in up their sleeves as well!’
Specsavers renewed its sponsorship deal with the Scottish FA in 2024, becoming the Official Eye and Ear Care Partner and extending one of the longest-running partnerships in sport.
Around 6.50am on Tuesday, 23 June, 2026 police received a report of a man having taken unwell whilst on a bicycle within St Marks Park, Warriston Road.
Emergency services attended and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post mortem examination will take place in due course to establish the exact cause of death which police are not treating as suspicious.
Officers would like to speak to anyone who was within the park at this time, especially the two passers-by who assisted until paramedics arrived, to contact them on telephone number 101 quoting incident number 0556 of 23 June, 2026.
Up to 2,000 households could be supported to make their step on to the property ladder in the first 100 days of this Government through the First Homes Fund.
The first phase of the shared-equity scheme, which offers first-time buyers a £10,000 contribution towards a deposit, is now open. Over the course of this Parliament it is expected around 50,000 households will benefit from the £500 million scheme.
The deposit contribution can made used to buy any property with a value of up to £300,000.
Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing Shirley-Anne Somerville said: “We know how hard it is to get that first foot on the property ladder and the opening of this fund is a direct response to stories I have heard from so many people who are keen to buy their first home.
“The First Homes Fund is part of a broader programme of action, supported by a record £4.9 billion investment in affordable housing over the next four years.
“We promised to act to make life easier for many and fairer for all and, through the First Homes Fund, we are delivering on that promise.”
Homes for Scotland (HFS) Chief Executive Jane Wood said: “Reintroducing the First Home Fund was a key HFS ask ahead of the election, so we welcome this important step from the Scottish Government.
“Supporting First Time Buyers is essential, not only in helping to address Scotland’s existing housing need, with 693,000 households affected, but also in stimulating wider socio-economic growth across the country by unlocking investment confidence across the sector, particularly in areas where development viability can be more marginal and help increasing delivery of housing of all tenures where it is needed most.
“HFS is ready to help support the efficient delivery of the Fund so that all stakeholders, particularly those young people buying their first home, are ready and prepared for the launch of the scheme.”
A young footballer from Penicuik who once faced poverty and uncertainty is playing collegiate sport in the United States, thanks to Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity.
As Scotland’s football team enjoys the global spotlight during the World Cup, 18-year-old Peter Bradford from Penicuik is home for a summer break from his dream football scholarship at Fulton-Montgomery Community College in upstate New York.
Just a few years ago, the idea of a football scholarship would have been beyond Peter’s wildest dreams.
When Peter was 12-years old, single-mum Michelle, was struggling to cope after she was forced to give up her job as a psychiatric nurse due to a shoulder injury.
With no financial safety net, cupboards were empty and Michelle faced impossible choices about how to support her family.
“It took a lot for me to ask for help,” said Michelle. “I honestly didn’t know how I could support my family and keep Peter’s football going.”
Michelle turned to Children First’s support line for financial support, and not long after that she was put in touch with the local Children First team in Midlothian where her family received support from Charles.
Children First provides emotional, practical and financial support to children and families through its national support line and local services across the country.
With additional support to manage finances, the family began to regain stability at a critical moment.
Peter, who had trained four times a week from a young age, received support to continue playing the sport he loved. This included funding for training and new football boots.
Charles also took him on trips to matches and offered Peter consistent encouragement to build his confidence – support that made a lasting difference. Charles still keeps in touch with the family now.
Michelle said: “Peter wouldn’t be where he is today without Children First. At the point when I reached out to them, I just didn’t have the financial capacity to keep his football going.”
Peter went on to play for Penicuik, Bonnyrigg Rose and Spartans, where his talent continued to develop. He was offered one-to-one coaching with former professional footballer Gary O’Connor via Five-Star International Events.
Then in 2024 what Peter and Michelle thought was another training session, turned into a life-changing moment when Peter was offered a football scholarship in America.
“It was amazing. It didn’t feel real,” Peter said.
Determined to make the opportunity count, Peter spent a year preparing with a strict training and nutrition programme before moving to the United States at just 17.
For Michelle, saying goodbye was the hardest part. “The hardest thing I’ve ever done was leaving him at the airport, but he makes me proud every day.”
Since arriving in the US, Peter has flourished both on and off the pitch. Despite living with dyslexia and struggling in school, he has adapted with support from his college and is now studying general education.
He is working hard to support himself through a job at his college gym, has built strong relationships with family in Pennsylvania and is playing a key role in his team, the Raiders. The team recently achieved a historic win over the Herkimer Generals, their first victory against them in nearly 50 years.
Peter now has his sights set on securing a full scholarship to continue his football career beyond his time at his current college.
Now home with his mum for a few weeks over the summer, Peter is holding down a job while juggling his rigorous fitness regime and continuing his studies.
Reflecting on his journey, he said: “Leaving young has made me mature more. Nothing’s impossible if you’ve got a dream.”
Back in Scotland, Michelle watches every match via livestream, still amazed at how far her son has come. For his 18th birthday, she cashed in a savings bond she had taken out when he was a baby to support him as he continues his journey.
Looking back, both Peter and Michelle believe that it was the early support from Children First that changed everything.
“None of this would have been possible without Children First,” Michelle said. “They changed the direction of my son’s life when we needed it most.”
Charles Graham, Senior Peer Support Worker at the Midlothian Children First team said: “Peter’s story shows the life-changing impact that early support can make for children and families.
2If families are able to access help at the right time, it can prevent crisis, unlock potential and give children the chance to thrive. Every child should have the opportunity to follow their dreams, no matter the challenges they face.
“It has been a privilege to be a part of Peter’s journey and we wish him every success for the future. We are all so proud of him here at Children First.”
Children First’s support line is here for anyone worried about a child. Their expert team understand that bringing up children can be tough at times and can provide emotional, practical and financial help on 08000 28 22 33.
Amazon’s Regional Creatives Fund returns for 2026, offering multiple grants of up to £30,000 for Edinburgh charitable organisations upskilling people for creative industries careers
Three Edinburgh charities received £68,000 in funding from the 2025 Regional Creatives Fund
The fund supports Edinburgh charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) that run programmes aimed at boosting skills and increasing access to creative industry careers in performing arts, music, TV, podcasting, gaming, fashion, photography, journalism, comedy and more
The fund is open for applications today from single charitable organisations and consortiums in Edinburgh and across the UK. Applications close on 2nd August 2026
Up to £30,000 of funding is available for charitable organisations in Edinburgh following the announcement that the Regional Creatives Fund is returning for 2026.
The Regional Creatives Fund, established by Amazon in 2025, offers grants of up to £30,000 to UK charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) that develop creative industry career pathways. The Regional Creatives Fund is open to charitable organisations in Edinburgh and across the UK that help underserved communities access careers in the arts, TV, podcasting, gaming, fashion, photography, journalism, comedy, and more.
Applications are open today here and close on 2nd August 2026. In 2025, three Edinburgh charities received grants from the Regional Creatives Fund totally £68,000. Cutting Edge Theatre was awarded £30,000, Turn the Tables received £28,710 and Youth Theatre Arts Scotland received £9,600.
The 2026 Regional Creatives Fund, launched at The National Theatre in London by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, exists to widen access to creative industry careers for people in underserved communities and aligns with the Government’s Creative Places Growth Fund[1].
Applications are welcome from single organisations and from consortiums whose members are based in the same region, provided they already run skills projects making a real difference and are looking for further funding to grow, maintain, or reimagine that work.
Single organisations meeting the criteria are invited to apply for up to £30,000, while partnerships applying together can access as much as £100,000. By backing charitable organisations with established creative upskilling work, the Regional Creatives Fund gives community organisations the freedom to tackle their most urgent priorities.
The Regional Creatives Fund welcomes applications from organisations working across the creative industries, including:
Music — performance, production, artist development, sound engineering, music business
Performing Arts and Live Events — theatre, live performance, events production, stage management, technical production
Screen and Audio — film, TV, animation, podcasting, radio, audio production
Digital and Interactive — gaming, XR, AI-enabled creative tools, digital design, social media production
Publishing and Communications — books, journalism, copywriting, PR, advertising, podcasting
Fashion, Craft and Visual Arts — fashion, textiles, fine art, illustration, photography, graphic design
Comedy — stand-up, sketch, sitcom, comedy writing, character comedy
Cross-disciplinary — projects that genuinely span two or more of the above
Other — creative industries where a strong fit is demonstrated
Applications are open for small to mid-size charitable organisations who are registered in the UK[2]. Applicants must currently be running a programme that focuses on upskilling people from underserved communities for careers in creative industries. Creative Access, the UK’s leading inclusivity organisation in the creative industries, defines underserved communities as a population proven to be under-represented[3] in the sector.
One-of-a-kind support from Amazon creative teams
Through Amazon’s network of creative industry professionals, the Regional Creatives Fund also provides charitable organisations with pro bono upskilling programmes, including mentoring, work experience, placements, and digital training. This support is available for the staff at community organisations and the people they support, delivered by creative minds from Amazon Music, Prime Video, Amazon Games, and more.
Applicants must be able to show the grant will expand or sustain an existing programme that’s already making a difference, whether that’s placements in game development studios, music production training, or portfolio development for the advertising creatives of tomorrow.
An independent expert judging panel will award funding to Regional Creatives Fund applicants. The panel includes senior leaders from Amazon, The National Theatre, BAFTA, Arts Council England, NI Screen, Creative Wales, Help Musicians, Audible and the Culture, Media and Sport Committee.
Funding applications will be assessed across five key areas. Strong proposals will reflect the fund’s spirit with energy, optimism, and a clear creative purpose; deliver real impact through skills, access, and industry links; show a smart, achievable plan with confident delivery; centre inclusion by amplifying underrepresented voices; and build on existing programmes to grow what’s already working.
More information on the judging criteria is available here.
John Boumphrey and Lisa Nandy at Amazon Regional Creatives Fund Event, National Theatre, London. 16/6/26
The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, said: “The UK’s Creative Industries are the best in the world, from film and TV to theatre and music production.
“The Creative sector is a leading driver of economic growth and a provider of good jobs. This Government is determined that access to those jobs should be spread across the country, and available to everyone, everywhere.
“I’m really pleased to have worked with Amazon during the recent Greater Together LA conference to secure further investment in their Regional Creatives Fund, a great scheme that is investing directly in people’s potential.”
James Dibbo, Amazon VP and CFO for Global Entertainment, said: “Amazon is significantly invested in the success of the UK’s creative industries.
“This includes working together with the UK government to unlock creative opportunities across every nation and region of the country. After seeing the incredible impact of our first awardees, we are delighted that the Regional Creatives Fund is now reopen for applications.
“Where you start should not determine how far you go – and we want to help build a future where creativity belongs to everyone, everywhere.”
The UK is one of Amazon’s global creative hubs. In 2025, Amazon announced £40 billion of investment in the UK over the next three years, including the acquisition and planned redevelopment of the iconic Bray Film Studios.
Amazon has invested billions of pounds into the UK’s creative economy, with over 2,000 people working across books, film, TV, sport, music, and fashion – alongside the wider network of creatives Amazon partners with every day.
Amazon makes significant film and television production investments across the UK. Amazon MGM Studios is seeking planning permission to expand production capacity at Bray Studios. Bray most recently hosted the production of Highlander, which also filmed across the Scottish Highlands.
Under Amazon’s long-term contract at Shepperton, the studio was home to season three of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, as well as Project Hail Mary. Season three of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power also filmed on location throughout England and Wales. Additionally, season one of the new Amazon series Tomb Raider is filming at Shinfield Studios.
The Amazon Literary Partnership supports non-profit literary organisations, writing centres and community engagement programmes across the UK and Ireland, helping to create opportunities for aspiring writers of all ages and stages.
Now in its seventh year in the UK, and having expanded to the Republic of Ireland in 2024, the partnership has awarded grants to organisations dedicated to nurturing creative talent, amplifying underrepresented voices, and empowering more people to experience and contribute to the power of storytelling through the written word.
As part of the National Year of Reading 2026, Amazon is expanding its Literacy Champions programme to help inspire a new generation of readers across the UK.
Delivered in partnership with the National Literacy Trust, the initiative trains Amazon volunteers to lead shared reading and storytelling activities in schools and communities, helping children build confidence and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Launched in 2023, the programme supports the National Year of Reading’s ambition to recruit 100,000 new reading volunteers by the end of 2026 and increase access to positive reading role models for young people nationwide.
Amazon Music is committed to expanding access to UK music talent. Partnerships with the BRIT Trust and Amplify support new creative professionals entering the industry. The Step-Up Fund, delivered with the Featured Artists Coalition, enables artists to fund new recordings, touring costs, marketing campaigns, PR activities, video production, and content creation.
To find out more about the Regional Creatives Fund, visit:
A law firm in Edinburgh has raised a brilliant £7,740 by participating in an annual charity Will-writing campaign – making it one of the top-donating firms across the UK this year and the third highest new firm in this year’s campaign.
Ralph Sayer Solicitors and Estate Agents dedicated their time and expertise to writing Wills as part of this year’s Will Aid campaign. Instead of charging their usual fees for basic Wills, they invited clients to make a donation to Will Aid – helping to fund vital charity work in the UK and across the world.
The funds raised will support Will Aid’s partner charities, which carry out work across a range of important causes, from providing humanitarian aid to protecting vulnerable children and those facing hardship here in the UK.
Kimberley Mackay, Partner, said: “We’re delighted to have helped so many people put their affairs in order while raising such a substantial amount for charity as part of Will Aid. It was a real team effort, and we’re incredibly proud to have made such an impact in our first year taking part.
“Well done to all the team and thank you to the people who took part. The money raised will make a real difference to people in need, both here at home and around the world.”
Since its launch in 1988, Will Aid has raised more than £26 million in donations, with millions more pledged in charitable legacies thanks to the generosity of participating solicitors.
Lauren Poole, Chair of Will Aid, praised the firm’s achievement, and said: “A huge congratulations to the team at Ralph Sayer for getting involved in Will Aid for the first time and making such a strong contribution.
“It’s fantastic to see firms embracing the campaign and using their expertise to support both their clients and our partner charities. We’re incredibly grateful for their enthusiasm and commitment.”
Peter de Vena Franks, Will Aid’s Campaign Director, added: “It’s always encouraging to see firms like Ralph Sayer take part in Will Aid for the first time and achieve so much.
“The campaign continues to grow thanks to the support of new participants, and their willingness to give their time and expertise plays a vital role in helping us reach more people and raise essential funds for our charity partners.
“We hope this is the start of a long and rewarding involvement with Will Aid.”
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).
This follows the 61-year-old’s conviction, on 25 May, 2026, of embezzling funds in excess of £
