Leave a legacy gift in your will and help people in crisis

A gift in your will can change lives. Find out more about creating your own legacy by supporting our charity work with a donation.

You have the power to shape a brighter tomorrow. By leaving a gift in your will to the British Red Cross, you can build a legacy that helps people during their darkest hours and supports the most vulnerable in our communities.

25% of our total funding comes from gifts in wills and by pledging your support to us, you will help us support those in crisis when an emergency hits. It doesn’t matter how large or small the donation is, every gift helps us support those most in need.

We can help you with making or updating your will, and with advice on leaving a legacy gift to the British Red Cross. It’s a chance to make a lasting impact – join us in transforming lives.

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How to leave a gift in your will

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Get our free information pack

You’ll find all the information you need to understand what leaving a gift in your will is and how to update your existing will or make a new one.

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Making your will for free

Get free help and advice on how to write a will online or in person near you, including updating an existing one.

Writing your will for free
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Help with leaving a gift in your will

We know it may seem complicated to leave a gift in your will, so we’ve got all your questions covered in our FAQs.

Will making advice and help
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Get support from the Community Legacy team

You can speak to our Community Legacy team to find out more about leaving a gift in your will, what it involves, and any advice you may need to write or update your own.

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Wills that give back

Every November, participating solicitors waive their usual fees when writing a basic will in return for a voluntary donation to Will Aid charities.


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Help for the executor of a will

If you are administering a loved one's will,  we can help. Acting as the executor of a will can be challenging, but the British Red Cross provides the guidance and support you need, especially when a legacy gift is involved.  Get guidance on executor duties, contacting us, managing assets, and tax obligations.

Join us at a legacy event

Find out more about how a legacy gift could help people when you attend one of our legacy events. Here, we bring together people who want to make a difference by supporting the British Red Cross in their will.

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Donate in memory

Donating or fundraising in memory is a special way to remember someone special. Their memory will live on through our work as we support people in crisis.

Why leave a gift in your will?

Every donation to the British Red Cross carries a unique personal story, yet they all share the power to make a difference. Your generous gift will help fund our response to crises in the UK and around the world, and help people in their darkest moments.

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Together we're the world's emergency responders

The British Red Cross is a charity that helps millions of people in the UK and around the world every year. When an emergency strikes, we’re first on the scene and stay long after the focus has moved elsewhere. But, we don’t do that alone. We can only carry out our work because of individual pledgers donating. Whether big or small your legacy is vital, and it will change lives.

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Changing lives in the UK

Every day in the UK we’re supporting people and improving lives. When an emergency strikes, we’re there to help support people who have lost everything.

Flooding in the UK: one year on
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Building a better future

Become a British Red Cross pledger and help us fight one of the biggest threats the world faces – climate change. Find out how our work is making a difference.

Fighting climate change
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Responding to emergencies around the world

When conflict broke out in Ukraine in 2022, we responded by offering support to people affected by the crisis both inside Ukraine, across Europe, and in the UK.

How we are supporting in Ukraine
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Over 150 years of Kindness

The British Red Cross has a long and proud history of supporting others when they most need it. Find out more about our charity and the difference you can make by supporting our work.

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Want to find out more about leaving a gift in your will? Our team can help

Email:

legacy@redcross.org.uk

Phone:

0300 500 0401

(calls charged at your phone operator’s UK landline rate)