THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised by North Somerset solicitors through the Will Aid scheme.

Wards Solicitors firms in Nailsea, Clevedon and Poritshead took part in the project to collect cash for nine charities by writing wills for clients in return for donations.

The Nailsea office raised �2,680, in Clevedon �4,527 was collected and in Portishead �2,590 was raised.