Page 62 • The HERALD • 13th July 2023 v SEND ALL YOUR NEWS TO THE HERALD v ASK A PROFESSIONAL I’m An Attorney, I Can Do What I Want. Or Can I? by Paul Waring, The Waring Partnership It is standard advice to clients making a will to also consider making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). e two things of course are quite di erent. An LPA is concerned with who can make decisions on behalf of the donor whilst they are alive. A will deals with what happens a er the donor has died. Some people seem reluctant to make LPAs but this can o en be because of a misconception. ere is an idea that once you make an LPA you have relinquished control of your nances and welfare and decision making has been taken away from you and given to the Attorneys. Actually, what the Attorneys can do depends on your mental capacity. If you have lost capacity to deal with your own a airs the Attorneys can stand in your shoes and make decisions on your behalf. e things they can decide on depend on what is allowed in the LPA. is is normally the purpose of an LPA. If, however you can still make your own decisions then your attorneys can only use the LPA if you direct them to do so. ey cannot do anything that they want. So, whilst you are still able to do so you will have complete control of your a airs, unless you permit the Attorneys to act on your behalf. e best thing to do is to talk through the implications of making LPAs with a solicitor so that you fully understand their purpose. For further information please contact Paul Waring (023 8066 0010) or Matthew Knight (023 8084 9381) at e Waring Partnership. Oakhaven Celebrate Beaverbrook 30 for 30 Challenge Success In 2022 Oakhaven Hospice re-launched their £100 challenge with a twist. As it was the 30th anniversary of the local charity the challenge was called the Beaverbrook 30 for 30 Challenge and tasked 30 local businesses and groups to take £100 and turn it into £1000 to generate £30,000 for the Hospice Neighbours project. Hospice Neighbours is a free volunteer-led service available to Oakhaven Hospice patients and their families. Hospice Neighbours can o er companionship and lend a helping hand with everyday tasks that can become overwhelming when living with a life-limiting illness. e challenge ran from May 2022 until March 2023 and 13 business/groups participated raising an incredible £25,994.93. In April an awards night and celebration was held at e Coates Centre in the grounds of the hospice to thank all those who took part in the challenge. Award winners included: Hardley Runners – Top Fundraiser Award New Milton Sand & Ballast – Team Work Award Multi-Signs Ringwood – Creating Opportunities Award Scott Bailey LLP – inking Outside e Box Award Velair Group – Connecting Communities Award “Velair Group really enjoyed taking part in the 2023 challenge. We were blown away by the kindness and generosity of local residents, businesses and donors from afar, and are incredibly proud of the money we raised on the night! The support we received from Natalie was outstanding and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Oakhaven Hospice.” Katie Furniss – Velair Group. “The team at Scott Bailey were so pleased to be part of the Beaverbrook Challenge and for the amount we raised; mostly from a cake and doggy treat sale! The team threw themselves into the challenge and we were all proud to contribute to such a great charity.” Ann Herd – Scott Bailey LLP. “We were honoured to be asked to take part in the Oakhaven Anniversary 30 for 30 challenge. We decided to run a sixmonth fundraising campaign, involving our customers, suppliers and staff. Activities ranged from guess the weight competitions to a staff quiz night, and in a difficult year we still managed to raise quite a lot of money for the charity, which means so much to the company and our team.” Suzanne Wright – New Milton Sand & Ballast. Business Enterprise Challenge In May this year the challenge was re-launched for 2023/24 under the new name Business Enterprise Challenge. Once again participants receive £100 and have until March 2024 to turn it into £1,000. So far 7 companies have signed up to the challenge including several from last year’s challenge who are determined to double their fundraising e orts! If you would like to take part in the Business Enterprise Challenge please contact Natalie Hutchins, Corporate Fundraising Manager via email: Natalie. hutchins@oakhavenhospice.co.uk or call: 01590 613 036. Hardley Runners – Top Fundraiser Award
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