Will to Give

18/08/2026

Will to Give Week is coming! 📣

From 7-11 September 2026, Will to Give Week will shine a spotlight on gifts in Wills and the important role they play in supporting charities across Northern Ireland.

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing more about legacy giving, encouraging conversations about leaving a gift to charity and providing opportunities for our members to strengthen their approach to legacy fundraising.

As part of Will to Give Week 2026, we’re delighted to welcome legacy fundraising expert Sam Devlin for an interactive workshop exclusively for Will to Give members.

📅 Wednesday 9 September 9.30am - 12pm

Developing an Effective Legacy Strategy

Sam will introduce the Gifts in Wills Decision Map, exploring how charities can better understand the supporter journey, identify opportunities for growth and develop legacy activity around what supporters need at each stage.

Whether you’re developing your charity’s approach to legacy giving or looking to strengthen an existing programme, the session will offer practical ideas to take back to your organisation.

📩 Will to Give members please check your inbox for your workshop invitation and registration link.

14/08/2026

Are you making the most of your Will to Give membership?

Every Will to Give member has access to our Wills Notification Service, but remember to check your reports regularly.

In 2025 alone, the service identified 606 charitable gifts linked to our member charities.
When you receive your report:
✓ Check whether your organisation has been named
✓ Review the type of gift recorded
✓ Follow up with the relevant solicitor or executor where appropriate
✓ Record the information within your own legacy pipeline

Tier 2 members can also access copies of probated Wills naming their organisation.

Your Wills Notification report is more than a list, make it part of your regular legacy management process.

21/07/2026

Your legacy can live on for generations.

After you've looked after the people you love, have you ever thought about leaving a gift to a charity in your Will?

Every day across Northern Ireland, gifts left in Wills help charities plan for the future, invest in long term services and reach people who need them most. These gifts create opportunities, strengthen communities and leave a legacy of kindness that lives on for generations.

You don't have to be wealthy to make a difference. Even a small percentage of your estate can have a lasting impact.

Take the first step today. Visit our directory of Will to Give member charities to discover causes making a difference across Northern Ireland. You may find a charity whose work inspires you to leave a lasting legacy.

👉 https://willtogive.org/charities/

02/07/2026

Did you know that in 2024, a Will Aid poll found that around 71% of adults in Northern Ireland either don't have a Will or haven't updated theirs?

Making a Will isn't just about deciding who inherits your belongings. It's about making your wishes clear, protecting the people you care about, and giving you peace of mind that your affairs are in order.

Many people think making a Will is something to do "later", but life can change unexpectedly. Having an up to date Will is one of the most important parts of good financial and family planning.

We have written a short blog explaining five reasons why making a Will is an essential part of financial planning. If you've been putting it off, we hope it encourages you to take that first step.

Read the blog on our website: https://willtogive.org/5-reasons-making-a-will-is-an-essential-part-of-financial-planning/

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23/06/2026

Thinking about how your charity can grow legacy income?

At Will to Give, our members get insight into gifts left in probated Wills.

In 2025, our Wills Notification Service identified:
1,713 charitable gifts across Northern Ireland
606 gifts linked to our member charities

That means better planning, stronger forecasting and more confidence about the future.

And that’s just one benefit:
✔️ Networking & learning sessions
✔️ Campaign opportunities like Will to Give Week
✔️ Practical resources to support your work

If you want to grow your legacy fundraising, we’d love you to join us.

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

18/06/2026

On Tuesday, Will to Give members met in person at Cleaver Fulton Rankin for our latest members' meeting.

The meeting provided an opportunity for members to catch up, network and share advice, with plenty of useful discussion and ideas exchanged throughout the session.

We also heard from our Chairperson, Elliot Hogan of Cancer Research UK, who delivered an insightful presentation on making the most of LinkedIn. From building a professional profile to creating meaningful networking opportunities, Elliot shared practical tips that members can put into practice straight away.

Supporting our members through learning, collaboration and shared expertise is at the heart of what Will to Give does and it was great to spend time together doing just that.

A big thank you to Cleaver Fulton Rankin for generously hosting us.

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:

💙 Health
💙 Faith based causes
💙 Animal welfare
💙 Children and young people
💙 Disability support
💙 Development and international aid
💙 Conservation and environmental protection
💙 Armed Forces charities
💙 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.

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.

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.

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.