Page 60 • The HERALD • 14th July 2022 v THE HERALD - SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES v ASK A PROFESSIONAL FAMILY LAW AT JASPER VINCENT SOLICITORS Jasper Vincent are a caring and committed rm of solicitors providing experienced and personal family law expertise covering all sectors and handled with great care and sensitivity. ey recognise that any relationship can sadly come to an end for a multiple of reasons and this can be an incredibly stressful time for all involved. at is why it is so important to choose an experienced family team who can guide you through the process of getting the very best legal advice tailored to suit your speci c requirements. Jasper Vincent are long established members of Resolution, which is a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. ey believe in a proactive approach to resolving family disputes, seeking dialogue and negotiation at rst, in round table meetings where appropriate, but when necessary they will pursue court proceedings strenuously to achieve the best outcome for their clients, placing the interests of children at the forefront of discussions. Jasper Vincent will always strive to minimise the impact of court proceedings in a family breakdown by o ering ways to achieve an out of court settlement. eir team of solicitors will discuss everything with you and show sincere sensitivity for all your needs and they are also able to arrange mediation, if this is considered the best way forward for you and your family. For an initial FREE consultation, contact Jasper Vincent now on 023 8089 0919 email: waterside@jaspervincent. com Southampton Welfare Charity Launches Multimillion Pound Grant Scheme for Maritime Sector A new multimillion pound grant scheme that will revolutionise the maritime sector has been launched by a leading welfare provider. More than £2m is available in the grant pot, issued by Southamptonbased charity Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB), which is available for maritime charities and organisations looking to run projects in the following areas: • Career, skills & diversity: plugging skill gaps, broadening the pool of talent and providing equal opportunities for seafarers, and fostering creativity. • People: Research and support for programmes to alleviate seafarer mental health and wellbeing issues. Stuart Rivers, Chief Executive O cer of the MNWB which supports and promotes co-operation between organisations that provide welfare services to seafarers, shermen and their dependents, said: “There’s no escaping how recent crises, including the pandemic, war on Ukraine and P&O Ferries’ situation, have taken their toll on seafarers across the world. To be frank, they’ve endured an insufferable time. Welfare charities working on the front line have also been under pressure to respond to these crises. But, as we start to rebuild, this new fund offers an opportunity for maritime charities far and wide to relish and will help support the recovery of the maritime sector. Unrealised plans to kickstart a project that improves the mental health or wellbeing of seafarers or those looking to bridge the gender gap, can now become a reality.” We want to hear your ideas and plans so we strongly urge you to come forward and start applying. Ultimately, over time, we want to see a range of projects that will transform the sector for the greater good.” e new grant was unveiled at the Board’s bi-annual UK Port Welfare Conference recently. The threeday conference in Southampton was dedicated to the provision of frontline welfare services for seafarers and shers. More than 70 delegates, including PWC chairs, port chaplains, ship welfare visitors and seafarer centre managers attended. As the UK National Seafarers’ Welfare Board (NSWB), the Board maintains 16 Port Welfare Committees (PWCs) covering all UK ports and Gibraltar. With a combined membership of 358 and each one meeting three times a year, the committees continue to serve as an important platform for regional maritime partnerships to monitor and improve the quality of welfare services for seafarers. To apply for funding, email: enquiries@ mnwb.org.uk Why Do I Need a Will? by Heritage Will Writing Writing a Will is not compulsory. Neither is visiting the dentist or having your car serviced. But in the long run, it pays dividends. A Will gives you control over what happens to your money and possessions a er you die. It certainly makes life easier for whomever sorts out your a airs. It’s a way of leaving instructions that must be carried out a er your death – although they can be challenged in certain circumstances in a court of law. It’s also a way of instructing your family about your funeral. Do you want a church service? Do you want to be cremated or buried? Do you want your ashes scattered in a favourite spot? Not writing a Will can create problems for your loved ones. e rules of intestacy then come into force. Only spouses, civil partners and blood relatives can inherit. If none of these exist, your estate goes to the Crown. at means a partner who was not married or in a civil partnership gets nothing. And that is probably not what you intended. 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