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Where your donations go: Making a real difference for solicitors and their dependants
At The Solicitors’ Charity, small change makes a big change to the lives of solicitors and their dependants during challenging times. Whether it’s one-off contributions or donating your firm’s unclaimed balances, your support is making a tangible difference to the wellbeing of others in the solicitors’ profession. It’s important for the charity to carry on the work it has been doing since 1858, providing physical, professional, emotional, and financial wellbeing support to those who need it most.
Here’s how your contributions make a meaningful difference:
Solicitors facing mental health challenges often need professional support to help manage the pressures of the job. Your donations enable us to fund specialist mental health services, including therapy sessions with qualified psychotherapists. These services, such as those provided by Onebright Mental Health and Lawsight, include initial assessments (costing £100 to £130) and ongoing therapy sessions (ranging from £65 to £130 per session). In total, a full course of treatment can cost between £1,000 and £1,500, and your contributions ensure that no solicitor is left without the help they need during difficult times.
Physical rehabilitation is equally important, and thanks to your support, we can provide access to expert Occupational Therapy (OT) services. Occupational Therapists work with people of all ages, helping them to carry out the activities that they need or want to do to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Whether solicitors need assessments for, or advice about living with physical conditions caused by illness, injury or frailty, your donations help fund these sessions, which typically cost from £150 through The OT Practice.
Financial pressures can affect anyone, and through your generosity, we provide solicitors with access to Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs). These advisers offer expert guidance on key issues, such as retirement planning, managing financial difficulties, or exploring options including equity release. These essential services, which typically cost between £2,000 and £2,500, provide a critical lifeline during times of financial uncertainty. Your donations also fund expert welfare and benefits checks, ensuring that solicitors and their families receive the financial help they’re entitled to, as well as money management and debt advice. Providers like Pennysmart and Advice Works offer this type of service, with costs ranging from £250 to £360 per session. This vital assistance prevents financial challenges from escalating, offer a much-needed safety net as well as practical help with budgeting.
For solicitors facing career transitions or seeking new opportunities, your support pays for career coaching services through providers like Renovo. These personalised coaching sessions, costing around £600 per person, give solicitors the guidance and confidence they need to take the next step in their professional lives. This tailored support helps solicitors adapt to changing industry demands, ensuring they can continue to thrive.
There are many ways to support The Solicitors’ Charity. You can make a one-off donation, set up regular contributions, or donate your firm’s unclaimed balances to the charity. However you choose to give, you’re helping to make a positive difference to the lives of those who need it most. Thank you for your continued generosity because together, we are building a supportive community for solicitors, ensuring they have access to the care they need, when they need it most.
