Gift-in-Will Guide and FAQs

A legacy gift is a specific item or donation left in a will.

Having a will is the best way of ensuring that your wishes are carried out and is a way of providing for the people and causes you care about.

Residuary: A residuary legacy is a percentage of what remains of your estate once your loved ones have been provided for and any debts or expenses have been deducted

Pecuniary: This is a gift of a specified sum of money of your choosing.

Specific: This is a gift of a specific item, such as a piece of jewellery, an antique or a property.

Reversionary: This is a gift you leave to someone for a set period, before it passes to another beneficiary. For example, you may wish for a loved one to live in your house for their lifetime, before it is left to charity when they pass away.

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax that is charged on the portion of your estate that exceeds a certain level at the time of your death.

Any gifts left to charities, including Stonewall, are exempt from Inheritance Tax – so including a charitable gift can sometimes help reduce the tax on your estate. But Inheritance Tax is a complex and often-changing area of law, so we advise you visit the government site for the latest information.

It’s important to regularly review your will, to take into account any changes in your life and to Inheritance Tax rules. If you’ve already made a will, it’s easy to add a gift to a charity. You can update your will using our provider Octopus Legacy.

1. Fill in the form above to receive your free Gifts in Wills guide for advice on what you need to consider when writing your will
2. Consider using our free professional will writing service– we partner with a first class provider Octopus Legacy and you can use their services for free with voucher code STONEWALLFREE.
3. Provide your will writer with details of your chosen charity (the charity name, address, and registered charity number)

If you choose to leave a gift to Stonewall you will need the following information:

Stonewall Equality Ltd

192 St John Street London

EC1V 4JY

UK Registered Charity Number: 1101255

If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone about leaving a gift in your will, you can reach us by emailing legacy@stonewall.org.uk or calling 020 8017 9781.

We’d love to know if you have mentioned us in your will, as we’d really appreciate the chance to say thank you and welcome you to Stonewall. All conversations and personal details will be kept strictly confidential. 

Thank you so much for considering this special way of giving to Stonewall. With your support we can create a world to be proud of, together.