Legacy Giving
Why should we all make or change our Will?
We should all make a legally binding Will and we should all change our Will when the law on inheritance tax changes, as it did in 2007. Not only is making a Will good financial planning for our loved ones, it gives us the opportunity to make a difference to our favourite causes. Yet only 40% of people ever get around to making a Will and only 15% remember to specify a charity. So, if you wish to keep your inheritance secure and to leave a lasting legacy, be sure to make or update your Will.
Why are gifts in Wills so important to the AHT?
Disease and injury are the greatest threats to our much loved companion animals. And no charity works more effectively to tackle them than the Animal Health Trust. As well as saving the lives of tens of thousands of individual animals, we have developed new vaccines, pioneered new diagnostic and surgical techniques, and devised new detection tests for inherited conditions. By making these breakthroughs and by passing on this knowledge to the veterinary profession in the UK and abroad, we have benefited cats, dogs and horses throughout the world.
With a number of major projects in the planning stage or already underway, including vital research into cancer, lameness and blindness, gifts in Wills are crucial to the AHT’s growing programme. So, for the sake of the animals that so enrich our lives, please consider leaving us a gift in your Will. Over one third of our voluntary income comes from legacies and without it we would simply cease to be effective.
How can I make a legacy pledge?
The AHT has produced a free guide describing the simple steps required to make or change a Will. It explains how to select a solicitor and how to understand the implications of inheritance tax. It also outlines ways in which you can leave a bequest to your favourite charities. For your copy, either click on the button below, call our Fundraising Department on 01638 555648, or e-mail legacies@aht.org.uk .
We would urge you to make a Will and to leave a lasting legacy of kindness to companion animals through a gift to the AHT. Thank you.
Please send me my free AHT Guide to Making or Changing a Will
