This week is Remember A Charity Week! Taking place from Monday 7th to Sunday 13th September 2026, the week aims to shine a light on the incredible difference made by gifts left to charity in Wills.
What is Remember A Charity Week?
Remember A Charity Week is an awareness campaign encouraging everyone to leave a gift in their Will for a charity once you’ve looked after family and friends.
The organisation is an association of 200 UK charities, working together to raise awareness of leaving charitable gifts in Wills, working closely with the legal sector whilst doing so. The group was launched to encourage more people to consider this form of giving and raise awareness of the impact a gift in a Will can have.
This week, we’re proud to show our support by joining their Campaign Support Scheme! We’re helping spread the message that leaving a gift to charity in your Will is an option after you’ve looked after family and friends.
Why Consider Leaving a Gift to Charity?
By leaving a gift in your Will, you can continue to support causes you care for even when you’re not here. Many charities and community organisations rely on gifts in Wills to help fund large projects and long-term research. By contributing, you’ll be able to honour a charity that’s important to you or a loved one to keep their memory alive.
Tax benefits of Charitable Gifts to Charity
If you choose to leave a gift in your Will to charity, the amount of inheritance tax you pay can be reduced. Any gift you choose to give to charity is exempt from tax. If you choose to give up to 10% or more of your estate to charity*, the inheritance tax rate drops from 40% to 36%. It is important to realise that any amount you choose to give to charity is paid free of inheritance tax. In some circumstances, this gift can reduce the size of your overall estate below the nil-rate band.
*10% of your net baseline estate to a qualifying charity
Charities We Are Proud to Support
We’re proud to support several fantastic charities, and are delighted to share more about their work below as part of Remember A Charity Week. The charities listed above are examples of the many worthy causes that benefit from charitable legacies.
Leaving a gift to charity in your Will is a very personal decision. The charity you choose should reflect the causes and communities that matter most to you.
CASPA Bromley
CASPA Bromley is a charity that encourages autistic pride and supports autistic individuals to learn life skills, self-advocate, feel understood, and be empowered to be their full selves.
Learn more about CASPA Bromley at: CASPA Bromley
St Christopher’s Hospice
St Christopher’s Hospice offers palliative and end-of-life care to everyone and anyone who needs it. The hospice is a friendly, vibrant place, and whilst unlike traditional hospitals, the medical and nursing care is excellent. Their clinical teams are professional and devoted to doing their best for you.
Learn more about St. Christopher’s Hospice at: Home – St Christopher’s Hospice
The London Legal Support Trust
The London Legal Support Trust raises funds for free legal advice services in London and the South East.
Receiving legal advice can make a huge difference to people’s lives, and people should be able to equally access legal support, irrespective of their financial position.
Learn more about the London Legal Support Trust at: London Legal Support Trust – LLST
South East London Mind
South East London Mind is a well-established and highly regarded mental health and dementia charity, working together with those experiencing mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life.
Learn more about South East London Mind at: South East London Mind
Upper Norwood Association for Community Care (UNACC) Social Club
UNACC is a friendly and inclusive lunch and social club and provides a warm and friendly social centre for people over 50 in Upper Norwood, South Norwood, and beyond.
The organisation offers a wide range of affordable activities designed to suit the needs and abilities of its members, offering something to do for everyone.
Learn more about UNACC at: UNACC Lunch & Social Club
Palace for Life Foundation
The Palace for Life Foundation supports young South Londoners, providing opportunities, inspiration, and support to help them lead a healthier, safer, and more positive life.
The organisation is dedicated to providing a platform for young people’s voices to be heard, their talents to be nurtured, and their dreams to be realised.
Learn more about Palace for Life at: Palace For Life Foundation
The Lasting Impact of a Charitable Legacy
Most charities tend to rely on people choosing to leave them a gift. According to Legacy Foresight, the total legacy income is estimated at £4.4 billion. Among the 1,000 charities, legacy income accounts for 30% of their fundraised income and 14% of their total income.
How to Leave a Gift to Charity in Your Will
To leave a gift when writing your will, you need to specify which charity you wish to leave some of your estate to, include a registered charity number, and specify how much/what you would like to leave to the charity.
How we can help
If you would like to leave a gift in your Will, you can speak to one of our lawyers today. Our Wills and Probate team has pledged to encourage gifts to charity and would be more than happy to assist you in doing so.
Our Private Client team is based in our Crystal Palace and West Wickham offices, but we also offer appointments at our other offices such as Bromley and London Bridge. We offer face-to-face meetings, telephone, and video call appointments. Home visits may be available upon request.
Call us today on 020 8865 1565 or complete our contact form, and we will help you leave a gift to a charity in your Will.
