When it comes to donating to charity in your will there are many ways in which you can leave assets to them no matter how big or small. This can be in the form of:
There are so many positive reasons why you should leave a planned donation to a charity in your will. These include:
We think that all charities are equal but the answer to which one is the best will be dependant on what causes are personal and important to you.
If you don’t already have a favourite cause or you are unsure about which charity to leave a gift to in your will if you are unsure about which one to choose, you can use the below points:
Has a charity made a difference to you or someone you care about?
This can include helping the environment, education, health, social justice, or arts and culture.
It is always worth doing some research about the charity and looking at how funds are spent to help those in need.
If you’ve already made a will but want to include a gift to a charity you can easily do this with little hassle. The simplest and quickest way to do this is to write a new will using a reputable firm such as Charity Wills.
Any previous wills you have created will become void and your latest version that includes your chosen charity will be used should you pass away.