Gifts in wills FAQs
These are some of the most common questions we hear in relation to leaving a gift to the NSPCC. If your question is not addressed here, please email or call the legacy team on 020 7825 2939.
How will my family feel about it?
I'm not wealthy, would anything I leave be helpful?
Will my money be put to good use?
How can I choose what cause to remember?
How does the NSPCC help children?
Wouldn't it be better to help now rather than later?
What if I need to change my will?
I've decided to leave a gift to the NSPCC. What do I need to tell my solicitor?
Isn't this a private matter?
Absolutely. We believe that the only way anyone should find out about the contents of your will during your lifetime is if you choose to tell them, and we will never ask you to tell us your wishes.
Of course, if you do want to let us know your intentions, we'd love to hear from you. If you want your gift to be used in a specific area, for example on children in your region, or a specific type of service, like ChildLine, we can provide you with more information or even arrange for you to see first hand how your money will be spent.
How will my family feel about it?
We believe in the importance of family: that's why we don't ask you for a specific sum of money but for a small percentage of whatever is left after those close to you have been taken care of.
I'm not a wealthy person, would anything I leave be helpful?
One of the great things about a will is that you can leave a small percentage rather than a specific amount. Whatever your circumstances, a percentage is the same share for everyone. Also, it won't be affected by inflation.
Will my money be put to good use?
Our aim is to let no cry go unheard, so we use every gift in the way which will have the greatest benefit for children. We're also committed to efficiency, so you can trust that as much of your gift as possible goes to helping children, not on administration (75p in every pound was spent on children in 2008.)
How can I choose what cause to remember?
Yes, we completely understand that there will be many causes that are important to you, and you may want to remember more than one charity in your will.
How does the NSPCC help children and how can I find out more?
Our main aim is to prevent cruelty and abuse of children in the UK, but we're also here to help those who have already suffered harm. Learn more about where your money goes.
Wouldn't it be better to help now rather than later?
We are immensely grateful to anyone who chooses to support our work, whenever and however they choose to do so. We don't know what the future will hold. One thing is for sure: that there will be a need for the NSPCC to help children for many more years to come. Society continues to change, and not always in ways that we can predict. Gifts in wills help us to respond to the challenges we will face, whatever they may be.
What if I need to change my will?
Your situation could change and, of course, you can change the contents of your will at any time and for any reason - regardless of what you had originally decided to leave in your will. We will never ask you if you have left us a gift, and we will never put any pressure on you to tell us.
I've decided to leave a gift to the NSPCC. What do I need to tell my solicitor?
To leave a gift to the NSPCC the words you will need to add to your will are:
"I leave ____________ to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children of Weston House, 42 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NH, registered charity numbers 216401 and SCO37717."
Your solicitor can make a reference to a specific branch of the NSPCC using the wording above. If you want to choose how and where your gift will be used, please do contact your local NSPCC legacy gift advisor who will be happy to explain more about the choices available.
To find out who your local gift advisor is please contact the legacy team on 020 7825 2939, or email legacyinfo@nspcc.org.uk
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