Will to Give

Will to Give We support charities in Northern Ireland with legacy fundraising.

Where do gifts in Wills go?The answer is simple: they go wherever people want to make a difference.In 2025, charitable g...
09/06/2026

Where do gifts in Wills go?

The answer is simple: they go wherever people want to make a difference.

In 2025, charitable gifts in Wills supported a wide range of causes, including:

đź’™ Health
đź’™ Faith based causes
đź’™ Animal welfare
đź’™ Children and young people
đź’™ Disability support
đź’™ Development and international aid
đź’™ Conservation and environmental protection
đź’™ Armed Forces charities
đź’™ Many other community causes

Every gift reflects something that mattered deeply to the person who left it.

That's the strength of legacy giving, it allows people to continue supporting the causes they care about long into the future.

Did you know there are different ways to leave a gift in your Will?Legal language can sometimes feel overwhelming, so he...
02/06/2026

Did you know there are different ways to leave a gift in your Will?

Legal language can sometimes feel overwhelming, so here’s a simple guide to some of the most common types of gifts people choose to leave:

• Pecuniary gift: a fixed amount of money
Example: “I leave £5,000 to a charity.”

• Specific gift: a particular item
This could be jewellery, property, shares or another treasured possession.

• Demonstrative gift: money from a specific source
Example: “I leave £10,000 from my savings account.”

• Residuary gift: a share of what’s left in an estate
This is what remains after debts, costs, and other gifts have been paid.

Every gift, no matter the size, can help create a lasting impact for the causes people care about most.

At Will to Give, we believe understanding your options makes legacy giving more accessible for everyone.

What is a pecuniary gift?It’s the most common type of charitable gift left in a Will: a fixed amount of money given to a...
26/05/2026

What is a pecuniary gift?

It’s the most common type of charitable gift left in a Will: a fixed amount of money given to a cause someone cares about.

In 2025, 51% of all charitable gifts in Wills recorded through the Will to Give Wills Notification Service were pecuniary gifts.

Whether large or small, these gifts help charities continue their vital work and create lasting impact for future generations.

Every gift matters.
Every legacy tells a story.

Leaving 10% or more of an estate to charity may reduce the rate of Inheritance Tax from 40% to 36%.It’s a simple way to ...
12/05/2026

Leaving 10% or more of an estate to charity may reduce the rate of Inheritance Tax from 40% to 36%.

It’s a simple way to support the causes you care about and reduce the tax on your estate at the same time.

Even a small percentage can make a big difference to your loved ones and charity.

Always speak to a qualified solicitor or advisor when considering your options.

A gift in a Will can create lasting change for generations to come. Will to Give brings charities across Northern Irelan...
07/05/2026

A gift in a Will can create lasting change for generations to come.

Will to Give brings charities across Northern Ireland together to strengthen awareness of charitable gifts in Wills and support the growth of legacy fundraising through collaboration, shared learning and sector wide campaigns.

By becoming a member, charities benefit from:
✔️ Wills Notification Service
✔️ Bi-monthly networking and learning meetings
✔️ Participation in Will to Give Week
✔️ Access to legacy fundraising resources
✔️ Listing in the Will to Give members directory

Tier 2 members also receive copies of Wills containing charitable gifts to their organisation.

Whether you’re new to legacy fundraising or looking to strengthen your approach, Will to Give supports charities of all sizes to grow impact through gifts in Wills.

Together, we grow legacy giving across Northern Ireland.

Get in touch at [email protected] to learn more about membership.

Last week, Will to Give members were kindly invited to MyLegacy.ie LegacyFest in Dublin.Our Chairperson, Elliot Hogan, p...
27/04/2026

Last week, Will to Give members were kindly invited to MyLegacy.ie LegacyFest in Dublin.

Our Chairperson, Elliot Hogan, presented on the impact of legacy giving, sharing how gifts in Wills are helping Cancer Research UK fund life saving research and drive some of the world’s most important breakthroughs.

One of our members, RNLI, also provided insight into innovative ways RNLI are reaching new supporters.

A big thank you to My Legacy for hosting such an inspiring event!

Will to Give Members’ MeetingOur next Will to Give members’ meeting will now take place on Tuesday 17 February 10-11am, ...
09/02/2026

Will to Give Members’ Meeting

Our next Will to Give members’ meeting will now take place on Tuesday 17 February 10-11am, online via Zoom.

The meeting will include an update from our Chairperson, Elliot Hogan, a presentation from Louise Carey on legacy fundraising at QUB and time for members to share experiences around legacy fundraising.

The latest Wills Notification Reports (September and October 2025) are now available and can also be accessed via the Members’ Area of the Will to Give website.

Members are asked to check their email inbox for full details and links.

Welcome to Will to Give, Charis Cancer Care.We’re pleased to welcome Charis Cancer Care as our newest member. Based in N...
03/02/2026

Welcome to Will to Give, Charis Cancer Care.

We’re pleased to welcome Charis Cancer Care as our newest member. Based in Northern Ireland, Charis is here to ensure no one has to face cancer alone.

They provide free, compassionate support for adults affected by cancer, including families and those grieving a loss. Their services include counselling, complementary therapies, yoga, healthy eating programmes, and financial advice.

We’re delighted to have Charis Cancer Care as part of our growing community making a real difference.

Interested in becoming a Will to Give member and joining organisations like Charis?

Will to Give supports charities by promoting gifts in Wills, helping to grow legacy giving across NI.

👉 Learn more about becoming a Will to Give member at https://willtogive.org/membership/

As the year comes to a close, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to our member charities and partners for being part o...
18/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to our member charities and partners for being part of the Will to Give community.

Together, we continue to strengthen legacy fundraising across Northern Ireland and support charities to build sustainable futures through gifts in Wills.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from everyone at Will to Give.

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Tomorrow we’re bringing our Will to Give members together for our next Members’ Meeting and we would love to see you the...
17/11/2025

Tomorrow we’re bringing our Will to Give members together for our next Members’ Meeting and we would love to see you there.

If you’re part of Will to Give, this is a great chance to connect, learn and collaborate as we continue building a strong culture of charitable gifts in Wills across Northern Ireland.

We’ll be sharing updates as well as the latest Wills Notification insights from 2020–2024.

🗓️ Tuesday 18 November 2025
⏰ 10:00am–11:00am
đź“Ť Online (Zoom)

➡️ Zoom link: check your email inbox or the members’ area of the Will to Give website.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

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