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How to leave a gift in your will

A gift in a will is a special way to support Tree Aid. However big or small, you can be sure that it will have a lasting impact on communities across the drylands of Africa.

You can include a gift to Tree Aid when writing your will for the first time. If you already have a will and would like to include a gift to us, we recommend you speak to your solicitor about the best way to do this.

Write your will for free

We have partnered with will-writing experts Octopus Legacy to offer our supporters the opportunity to make their will for free. 

Choose the option that works for you.

Book an appointment today using any of the options below. Enter the coupon code TREEAID-FREE online or quote 'Tree Aid' over the phone to claim your free will.

  • Online: Book an appointment online by visiting here 
  • Over the phone: Call 0800 773 4014 to book to write your will over the phone
  • In Person: Call 0800 773 4014 to book a face-to-face meeting

There’s no obligation for you to include a gift in your will to Tree Aid, but if you choose to, that would be greatly appreciated.

Octopus Legacy will be acting only in your interests and on your instructions.

Adumpoka watering trees in a nursery

There are three main types of gifts you can leave in your will:

  • Pecuniary - allows you to leave a specific amount of money to Tree Aid.
  • Residuary – allows you to leave a share of your estate to Tree Aid, once your family and friends have been taken care of. this can be the best way to leave a gift because as a portion or percentage of your estate, it should retain its value over the years. 
  • Specific – allows you to leave a specific asset to Tree Aid, such as property, jewellery, artwork, etc.

Inheritance Tax

A gift to Tree Aid in your will is not subject to inheritance tax. If you leave 10% or more of your total estate to Tree Aid, you can reduce the inheritance tax rate.

Please seek advice from your solicitor about Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax.

Download or read our will writing guide for more information on leaving a gift in your will

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 get in touch. Fill out the form below, email us at giftsinwills@treeaid.org or call us on 0117 909 6363.