Leave a Legacy

Leaving a legacy to Reprieve

Most of us don’t know exactly when we will face death, yet many of us have the foresight to make a will to ensure that our assets are disposed of as we would wish.

If you are making a will, please consider recognising the plight of those people who do know to the date and the hour when they will face death, and in what form, by leaving a legacy to Reprieve to assist those on death row or facing other human rights abuses at the hands of the State.

If you have any questions about leaving a legacy to Reprieve, or require any help with setting one up, please contact Matt Leidecker at matthew.leidecker@reprieve.org.uk or on 0207 427 1082.  

How to leave a gift in your will

Writing a will might seem daunting and is something easily put off for another day.

It is actually very simple though, and doing it will ensure that those close to you will be looked after as you wish when you have gone. It also gives you a wonderful opportunity to show your commitment to the charities and causes that you support.

If you don’t already have a will, we strongly recommend that you contact a solicitor who can help you draw one up.

If you decide to include a gift to Reprieve, your solicitor can advise you on the appropriate wording.

For help with finding a solicitor, please contact the Law Society on +44 (0) 20 7242 1222 or visit www.lawsociety.org.uk.

If you already have a will but would like to add a gift to Reprieve, you can easily amend your existing instructions with a Codicil.

Please ask your solicitor about this, or use this form to request a Codicil, which your solicitor can use to amend your existing will.

Types of gift

If you do decide to include Reprieve in your will, there are three types of gift to consider:

• A pecuniary gift is a fixed sum of money.
• A residuary gift is a percentage of the value of your estate once all other payments have been made (e.g. funeral expenses).
• A specific gift is a particular item that you would like to pass on (e.g. a piece of jewellery or shares).

Inheritance tax

The money and assets that make up your estate may be subject to inheritance tax if they are worth over a certain amount, but gifts to charity are exempt from this. This means that including a gift in your will could reduce the amount of tax your family would have to pay.

For more information on how inheritance tax will affect you, please visit http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/inheritancetax/intro/basics.htmor contact your solicitor.

Thank you.

All gifts of whatever size are vital to securing Reprieve’s future and will be very much appreciated.

 

Reprieve Legacy Donation Form (74.0 KB)