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the generosity of people like you, gifts in Wills enable charities across the UK to continue providing life changing support for good causes for future generations.
Over 100 people a day across the UK leave a gift to charity in their Will.
Behind this figure are millions of individual stories of hope and thanks.
Together, we're celebrating the generosity of people like you who choose to leave a charitable gift in their Will - and the phenomenal impact these gifts have had.
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Here we share the real stories of just some of the people who have received life-changing support from our member charities, thanks to gifts in Wills.
“Your Gift Helped Us Live Through the Unimaginable” – Cassy’s Story
Cassy Berry, 39, from Edinburgh, never imagined how drastically life would change after the birth of her twins, Cole and Kensey, in November 2019. Just three weeks later, Cole was admitted to hospital, where he stayed for nearly five months undergoing countless tests and treatments.
During this immensely difficult time, Cassy and her partner David were introduced to Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) — a charity whose care for families like theirs is made possible in part thanks to the generosity of those who have remembered the charity in their Wills.
The gift of friendship at 105 years old – George's Story
When George, who is 105 and lives alone with limited social contact, was matched with Claire through Age Concern Epsom & Ewell in 2023, neither of them could have imagined how meaningful
their connection would become. But it’s thanks to the kindness of those who left a gift in their Will that this life-enhancing connection was even possible.
“Your gift gives families like mine hope” – Deborah’s Story
Deborah Huggons, 68, from Devon, still remembers the day in January 2007 that changed everything. After discovering a lump in her breast, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
The months that followed were tough. Yet, through it all, hope came in the form of research, which was made possible in part by people who chose to leave a gift in their Will to Cancer Research UK.
Finding calm, hope and a way to rebuild - Lisa's story
On her 40th birthday, Lisa Newman was beginning an 18-month prison sentence for dealing drugs. Today, aged 52 and living in Gloucestershire, she’s a qualified addiction recovery coach, a public speaker, and a business owner.
While in prison, Lisa came across The Prison Phoenix Trust, a charity that supports people in custody through the tools of yoga, meditation and spiritual connection. What started with a letter turned into a lifeline; made possible in part by people who leave gifts in Wills.
“A beautiful light of hope” – Amrit’s Story
Amrit began losing her sight at the age of five due to glaucoma. Her sight deteriorated gradually, and today, she is totally blind with only faint light perception in one eye.
Despite the challenges, Amrit lives a full and joyful life with her husband and children. She’s an artist, singer, dancer - as well as
a passionate disability advocate, public speaker, podcast collaborator, and volunteer.
Amrit’s incredible success has in part been made possible through the life changing support she has received from RNIB. Support that was made available thanks to the generosity of those who have left a gift to the charity in their Will.
Receiving life-changing support - Chapman's story
Chapman is a 15-year-old pianist. Born with a rare condition that caused blindness, he also lives with complex disabilities including autism, learning and speech difficulties, and hearing loss.
Despite these challenges, he has shown an extraordinary gift for music, which has become his greatest passion and clearest form of expression.
His connection with The Amber Trust began almost immediately after arriving in the UK when he was 11 years old - and from that moment, their support has been unwavering.
Gifts in Wills play a vital role in helping children like Chapman unlock their potential through music - not just today, but for years to come.
An impact that lasts beyond a lifetime
Gifts in Wills make it possible for charities all around us to continue supporting countless individuals who need them - providing long term care, life changing aid, safety in times of need, friendship and kindness, and so much more.
Every gift, large or small, really does make a huge difference.