1. What type of legacy would best help ActionAid’s work?
2. Can I save tax by leaving a legacy to ActionAid?
3. Can I leave a legacy to a specific project or type of work?

4. What information do I need to leave a legacy to ActionAid?
5. Is making a will different in Scotland?

Any gift to ActionAid will make a difference to the lives of poor people around the world.

There are two ways to remember ActionAid in your will.

The first is by leaving a residuary legacy, which is a share or percentage of the residue of your estate once other gifts and payments have been made. This means your gift keeps pace with inflation and is the most valuable way for you to give to us.

If you would like to leave a residuary legacy to ActionAid, we suggest the following wording:*

"I give [enter percentage] percent of my residuary estate to ActionAid (registered charity number 274467) 33-39 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BJ to be applied for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of the finance director or appropriate officer shall be a complete discharge to my trustees."

The second way to remember ActionAid is by leaving a pecuniary legacy (cash sum).

We suggest the following wording:*

"I give [amount] to ActionAid (registered charity number 274467) 33-39 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BJ to be applied for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of the finance director or appropriate officer shall be a complete discharge to my trustees."

*Please note: the contents of this page do not constitute legal advice and we suggest you seek the advice of a solicitor when drawing up or amending your will.

Yes. A gift to ActionAid in your will doesn’t attract inheritance tax, which may save tax your executors would otherwise have to pay.

Yes you can, but the work that most needs our support changes over time. So, your gift is much more flexible and effective if you specify that it can be used where the need is greatest.

If you would like to leave a legacy to ActionAid, we suggest the following wording to ensure we can be properly identified:

"I give [amount] to ActionAid (registered charity number 274467) ActionAid UK Head office, 33-39 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BJ to be applied for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of the finance director or appropriate officer shall be a complete discharge to my trustees."

Yes - you will need to ask your solicitor for advice.