Leave a world less lonely
With a gift to Age UK in your will, you can do so much to make sure older people have the support they deserve in the years to come.
With a gift to Age UK in your will, you can do so much to make sure older people have the support they deserve in the years to come.
When we make our wills, we naturally want to make sure our loved ones are cared for. But through your will you can also leave something special to the many thousands of older people in the UK who have no one to turn to when times get tough.
Our guide tells you everything you need to know about making a will with step-by-step practical advice to make the process as simple as possible.
I know that the gift in my will can help to make sure the next generation of older people will have someone who's there for them, just as my generation has. I also know that even after I'm gone, I'll still be supporting one of my
favourite charities.
When people decide to leave a gift in their will (sometimes called a legacy) to a charity they've supported throughout their lifetime, they can continue to help a cause that's close to their hearts.
You're completely in control of how much you choose to give. Whatever the size of your gift, it will make a huge difference to the older people we support.
Find out how to leave a gift in your will
More and more older people are facing a later life they never expected – affected by long-term health issues, poverty or loneliness.
That's why Age UK is here. We provide clear, practical information and advice, campaign on the issues affecting older people, run services that offer support and friendship, and conduct research that helps to make later life better.
Your gift will make it possible for Age UK to continue being there for vulnerable older people in the years to come.
When Bill called the Age UK Advice Line, it was clear right away that he needed help.
He was living alone, and every day things like bathing and looking after his home were becoming a real struggle.
When he suddenly came down with a chest infection, he felt very vulnerable and didn't know what to do.
One of our expert advisers not only explained how Bill could get the benefits he was entitled to, but also what support was available in his area and how he could receive home visits.
Now, Bill finally has the support he needs.
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A lot of the time, it can be hard to know where to go to get help for problems affecting older people. That's what makes Age UK such a wonderful charity. They can offer help in a
wide range of areas and it's very, very good.
I'm pleased to be part of it by leaving a
gift in my will.
Our guide explains just how much a gift in your will could do for older people.
Are you an executor named in a will? If you're the executor of a will with a gift left to Age UK, please get in touch with us if you have any questions.
If you're the executor of a will with a gift left to Age UK, you can call us on 020 3033 1421 or email us at legacies@ageuk.org.uk. We can advise on payment of the gift and offer guidance with the next steps.
Some wills may include gifts to Age Concern (Charity Number 261794) and Help the Aged (Charity Number 272786), which are constituent charities of Age UK since 2010. These gifts can now be made payable to Age UK, so please get in touch for more information.