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Gift in Wills FAQs

Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about leaving a gift in your will.

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions we get about leaving a gift in your will to Tree Aid. If you still have a question, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with our team via email at giftsinwills@treeaid.org or give us a call on 0117 909 6363.

  • Find out more information on how to leave a gift in your will here. We recommend that you speak to a solicitor when leaving a gift in your will. 

  • You may be able to add a codicil to your will, this is a document that can create basic amendments to a will. We recommend that you speak to your solicitor to find out the best option for you.

  • Making a will is a very personal decision and whilst we would be grateful to hear whether you have decided to leave a gift to Tree Aid, there is no obligation to do so.

  • You can change the contents of your will at any time – speak to your solicitor for advice about this.

  • Deciding to leave a gift to Tree Aid in your will is a special decision. Leaving a gift in your will enables you to keep supporting a cause you really care about. Supporters leave gifts in wills to Tree Aid for lots of reasons, but most have a common desire to see the life-transforming work they supported continue after they're gone. Leaving a gift to charity can also have tax benefits.

  • Tree Aid is a UK registered charity and therefore gifts and bequests to us are generally exempt from Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax if you are a UK taxpayer. Please seek advice from your solicitor about Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax.

  • We have created a dedicated page with more information here.

Thank you

Thank you so much for considering leaving a gift in your will. It's a truly remarkable way to support Tree Aid to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees, improving incomes, and restoring and protecting land. If you have any further questions, please fill in the form below or get in touch at giftsinwills@treeaid.org or call us on 0117 909 6363.