Remember A Charity

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There’s less than 1 month to go until our 2026 Legacy Festival, and we can’t wait to bring our member community together! 🎉

If you’re a member, don’t miss this exclusive free one‑day event. Find out more: lnkd.in/gRiCyuUA

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We’re thrilled to welcome Whitley Fund for Nature as members! Together, we’re inspiring more people to leave a gift in their Will - helping causes like WFN thrive long into the future, and continue to protect wildlife & communities worldwide🌎
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Local communities set to benefit as new Office for the Impact Economy to partner with philanthropists, social investors and businesses Government will partner with businesses, social investors and philanthropists to unlock billions of pounds worth of support for local people and communities and support national renewal.

It's a move that aims to unlock billions of pounds of investment and support for people, communities and good causes across the UK.

Fascinating to hear about this move and to consider this new route to engage and collaborate with Government.

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Government has announced the launch of a new Office for the Impact Economy, which has been designed to provide a central focal point for collaboration between government and philanthropists, businesses, investors and others.

We’re delighted to welcome @supportdogsuk.bsky.social to the consortium! When you include a charitable gift in your Will you’re not just giving money - you’re ensuring your values live on through life-changing work that continues to make a lasting impact for future generations🤗
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We’re delighted to welcome Care Rights UK to the Remember A Charity consortium! Together, we’re showing how #giftsinWills help people’s values live - on supporting causes that reflect what matters most to them, far beyond their lifetime 💛
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We’re thrilled to welcome @rmcentre.org.uk as members! By championing the importance of legacy gifts together, we’re helping ensure that future generations can benefit from vital charity support far beyond our lifetimes 🫶

Our October Legacy Bulletin is here! 🙌
We highlight new insights into the giving patterns of modern philanthropists & share our latest policy update, with a look ahead to the Autumn Budget and issues that may effect legacies.
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We’re delighted to welcome Field Studies Council to the consortium! Together, our members champion the power of #giftsinWills - helping create lasting legacies that protect, inspire and change lives for generations to come 🌱
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If this could be you, or you have a suggestion of someone you'd particularly like to hear from, please do either comment here or get in touch with us by email at info@rememberacharity.org.uk 🤗

In response to requests from members, our last Remember A Charity webinar of the year will be focused on blended giving. Taking place on 4th December, we're pulling together a speaker panel of those who would be willing to share their insights & answer questions from members.

Is your charity taking a blended approach to legacies and philanthropy? And would you be willing to share your experience with fellow members? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We’re pleased to welcome member charity St Peter’s Hospice! Together, we’re using our collective voice to inspire more people with the power of legacies — helping ensure #GiftsinWills continue to fund vital support for generations to come✨
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We’re delighted to welcome our new member, George’s Rockstars! 🎸 Together, we're using our collective influence to grow #GiftsinWills, helping charities like George’s Rockstars to continue to bring comfort, joy and healing - now, and for years to come!
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With now only 3 days to go until the deadline, don't miss your chance to be part of the conversation and share your insights with the sector at next year's Fundraising Convention! 🙌

We're delighted to be working with @giveabookorg.bsky.social! 📚 Together, we’re championing a strong legacy giving environment, so charities' vital work can continue for generations to come - sharing the joy of reading with those who need it most 💛
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A warm welcome to the consortium Pets As Therapy!🐾Together, we’re working to protect and enhance the legacy giving environment - meaning #GiftsinWills can keep bringing comfort, companionship and joy through therapy pets for years to come✨
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We’re delighted to welcome our new member, Pet Fostering Service Scotland!🐾 #GiftsinWills make so much possible for UK charities - from supporting pets and their owners in times of crisis to creating lasting change across the sector 💛
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In this blog, Lucy-Allena McIlroy from our partner Irwin Mitchell explains the legal options for providing for pets in your Will - from appointing a guardian to leaving financial provision or considering support for animal charities.
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🐾 With #WorldAnimalDay on the horizon, now is a great time to think about the animals in our lives who mean so much to us, and how we can make sure they’re cared for in the future.

We're delighted to be working with Dogs for Autism to grow #legacy giving🌱Every charitable gift in a Will leaves a lasting mark on the lives it changes - helping to create futures filled with connection, confidence, and hope💛
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September Legacy Bulletin Hot on the heels of Remember A Charity Week 2025, your September Bulletin celebrates news of rising legacy income from a major charity, and shares new Will-writing insights. We also consider a key upd...

Hot on the heels of Remember A Charity Week 2025, your September Bulletin lands in inboxes today - celebrating news of rising legacy income from a major charity, and sharing new Will-writing insights. Check it out and subscribe for future editions: mailchi.mp/rememberacha...

We're delighted to be at @ciofundraising.bsky.social Scotland's #ScotConf today and tomorrow! 💛
If you're interested in finding out more about how you can take your charity's #legacy fundraising to the next level, come along to stand 13 and have a chat with the team 🤗

This week we are raising awareness of legacies - leaving a gift in your Will to the National Motor Museum Trust allows us to restore historic vehicles, keep heritage skills alive, and tell the story of motoring in Britain. See nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/support-us/l... @rememberacharity.bsky.social

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A volunteer plays outside on the grass with a preschool child at our send Raising Stars session looking at a sensory book, text reads for learning through play

A photo of our rising stars play group with children and parents holding their hands up to the sky as they sing, text reads helping our rising stars reach for the sky

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This Remember A Charity Week we pay special thanks to a recent legacy that has enabled us to double the capacity of our early years SEND preschool service - Rising Stars.

Gifts in wills of any size make a huge difference to small charities like ours
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✨ Gresham College was founded in 1597 thanks to Sir Thomas Gresham’s Will. Over 400 years later, his gift still funds free lectures for all. You can help secure our future too.

💛Find out more: gres.hm/gift-will

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Will you be remembered for supporting the causes you love? This #RememberACharityWeek, we’re joining our partners @rememberacharity.bsky.social to say #thanksto all those who include a gift to charity in their Will.

Find out how you can make a difference at rememberacharity.org.uk

Helen Smith & Emma Garbutt: Legacy stewardship – a marathon not a sprint This Remember A Charity Week, RNIB’s head of supporter experience Helen Smith and legacy giving expert Emma Garbutt discuss how to maintain successful long-term relationships with legacy pledgers…

This Remember A Charity Week, RNIB’s head of supporter experience Helen Smith and legacy giving expert Emma Garbutt discuss how to maintain successful long-term relationships with legacy pledgers @rememberacharity.bsky.social

How are gifts in Wills helping good causes near you?

Check out our Great Map of Willanthropy to find out: loom.ly/zQLtOyQ

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Pictured here, Johnny joins our Director @lucindafrostick.bsky.social in the recording booth🎙️

Find out more about our Thanks To campaign at www.rememberacharity.org.uk/thanks-to/