Remember a charity in your Will week 2014

Did you know that each year around £2bn is raised for charity from gifts left in Wills? That’s nearly 20 times more than they raised during Comic Relief last year!

Much of the fantastic work done by charities can only be done because of the generosity of those who have left them a gift in their Will, like the Alzheimer’s Society who last year received £14m.

Despite the incredible work that is done as a result of those who leave a gift to charity, only 6% of us actually mention a charity in our Will. That is why Remember a Charity are having a Remember a Charity in your Will awareness week from the 8^th – 14^th of September so that even more of us are inspired to make a difference, even when we’re no longer here.

Remember a Charity have made this film The Living Legends to inspire people to do something as generous and as easy as leaving a gift to charity in their Will.

Writing a Will is the perfect way to ensure that your loved ones are provided for once you have passed away, but after you have taken care of them you can also make a huge difference to a cause you feel strongly about. However small or large your gift, it would be greatly appreciated by the charity of your choice.

If you have already made your Will but have not left a gift to charity you do not have to create a new Will to do so. A Codicil is a handwritten amendment that can be made to your Will in which you can add or remove certain gifts. Although there’s plenty of information and guides online in regards to Codicils you may want to seek professional advice to make sure that it is legally sound.