There are three types of legacy you can leave to charity in your will:
- a residuary gift – the remainder or a share of your estate after expenses and other gifts have been deducted
- a pecuniary gift – a sum of money
- a specific gift – a specific item, such as a house or painting
What you need to do
To make sure your wishes are followed correctly, you should draw up your will with a qualified solicitor. We can arrange for this to be done for free by a local solicitor – just let us know if you would like us to help.
Your solicitor will be able to advise you on the exact wording for including a gift to Action for Children in your will, but you should ensure the following details are included:
Action for Children
85 Highbury Park
London
N5 1UD
Registered charity no: 1097940/SC038092
Contact us
Contact us online or call 0300 123 2112 if you plan to leave a legacy to Action for Children or want to find out more, including information on our Free Will Scheme.
