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What is Will Aid 2022? Will Aid is a campaign that occurs every November in which volunteering solicitors waiver their fees for writing basic wills.  Solicitors up and down the UK invite their clients to make donations of around £100 and in return they will get a fully written, professional will completed.  The proceeds of…

What is Seed Gathering Season? Seed Gathering Season is a campaign which inspires everyone to gather seeds, nuts and fruits to grow into trees for the future.  The festival starts each year on the 23rd of September (the autumn equinox, considered the first day of autumn) till the 23rd of October, so there’s just a…

Imagine receiving funding for your BIGS Facilitator Training? That’s exactly what happened to one of our licenced facilitators! Emma Satchell was successful securing training funding for her place on our BIGS End of Life Plan Facilitator Training. Emma is now one of our certified and licenced facilitators. Read our Interview with Emma to find out…

The Aftermath Of a Funeral What happens after a funeral? Not a lot – unless you were very close to the person who died. For example, those who didn’t know the Queen well will have returned to their own lives after her death, and that’s what most other people did too But when you have…

Feeling Grief Is A Part Of Being Human  Humans have the unique ability of being aware of life’s mortality, yet we are still surprised when grief shocks the system.  Often when you are grieving a loved one, you find yourself taken off track, your routine destroyed and your sense of purpose put into question.  Death…

Why is End Of Life Planning Important? Most people view end of life planning as something of a reaction.  Thus, end of life planning is seen as something that has to be done in relation to a good or bad event.  Won the lottery and want to make sure your loved ones get your inheritance?…

Are you keen to do the BIGS End of Life Planning Facilitator Training but don’t have the means to pay right now? Here’s what to do…

The Queen’s Last Message Huw Edwards on BBC TV was speaking about the Queen having approved everything that was happening yesterday with her funeral. Obviously, for such a huge occasion, planning is essential, and it has been in place for decades (known under the code name London Bridge). It impacts the armed forces, security, logistics,…

Learning From The Queen’s Death The lessons we can learn from our Queen’s death and apply to our own mini-realms of family, friends and property. During her reign, the Queen has given us examples of many kinds of things that remind us we are all human. Even in her final years, maybe not intentionally, she…