The firm, which has been on Headway’s Solicitor’s Directory for more than eight years, decided to allocate the funds to the charity having seen the great work it does to support brain injury survivors.
Unclaimed client account balances are sums of money which lie dormant in the client account of many firms of solicitors, often untouched for years.
It may be that the rightful owner cannot be traced, or perhaps they will not provide instructions on how the funds should be dealt with.
Patrick Allen, Senior Partner at Hodge Jones & Allen, said: “Supporting Headway is something my firm has committed to for over 20 years, and donating monies unclaimed by our clients is one way in which we provide funds for their frontline services.
“At the end of each year, after liaising with the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee the process, we send unclaimed monies through to Headway, who hold the necessary indemnity cover. It is important to Hodge Jones & Allen to continue to play its part in supporting those affected by brain injury.”
Rachel Broughton, Fundraising Manager at Headway, said: “We are very grateful to Hodge Jones & Allen for choosing Headway for unclaimed funds. The money will help us provide support to those affected by the often devastating consequences of brain injury.”
If you are a firm interested in donating your unclaimed client funds, please contact Anna Kerr at partnerships@headway.org.uk or 0115 9240 800. Headway provides the necessary indemnity letter, should the client subsequently request the funds at a later date.
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