leaving a gift in your will could make all the difference

You can make a huge impact on the lives of those less fortunate, giving hope to children, young mothers and communities.

By leaving a legacy, you will contribute meaningful and impactful work in education, healthcare, clean water, and economic development for those poorest communities. The children we work with the dedicated support they need, and a life that they could never have thought possible.

You’ll help guide them to a brighter future, one full of energy and hope. They'll realise their dreams, overcome obstacles and grow into the person they want to be.

What better legacy to give?

why leave a gift?

choosing a solicitor

You will need to find a registered solicitor to help you with your will. You may have a solicitor that you have used before or one that has been recommended to you. If not, the Law Society can help you find a suitable solicitor. Call them on 020 7320 5650.

faq’s

  • A gift made in a will is called a legacy. The main types of gifts you can leave in your will are:

    Residuary - This is a gift made up of what is left of your money and property after all other costs and gifts to friends and family have been made. With a residuary bequest, you can take care of loved ones first and leave all or part of what is left over to a charity.

    Pecuniary - This is a gift of a fixed sum of money and can be big or small.

    Specific - This is a gift of a particular item in your will, such as a piece of jewellery, furniture or painting.

  • You can make or change a will to include a legacy gift. This is the only way to make sure your wishes are known and respected. Your solicitor will be able to help you and explain what you need to do.

    If you would like to leave a gift to us in your will, your solicitor will want to know the precise form of words to use. We’ve included an example below:

    I leave the sum of [amount in words] or a [percentage] share of my estate to Spotlight on Africa, ADDRESS, registered charity number XXXXXX for its general charitable purposes absolutely.

  • We understand that some people would rather not say what is in their will and so you do not have to tell us if you have left us a gift.

    However, if you do want to let us know, then we would love to hear from you and thank you for your kind support.

  • We know that people’s circumstances and priorities change. If you would like to change your mind about leaving us a gift in your will then you are free to do so.

    Always ask your solicitor to help you make changes to your will so that they are valid. They can add a form called a codicil to your existing will with details of these changes.