Tag: legacies

The End Of Legacies? Research Shows Where Charities Should Focus Efforts To Maximise Income

Stuart Mitchell

Almost three quarters (74%) of people have not thought about leaving a gift to charity in their will, new research from law firm Shakespeare Martineau has revealed. While charity legacy income rose by 8% to £3.9bn in the year to the end of June 2023, according to Smee&Ford, in a survey of more than 1,000 people, just 7% say they have formalised leaving a gift to charity in their will. However, a further 1 in 6 (16%) people have thought about doing so but have made no formal provisions –…

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Co-op Legal Services reveals increase in the value of legacies left to charity in wills

Stuart Mitchell

We’re a nation of givers! As Co-op Legal Services latest business data reveals the number of gifts being left to charity has increased by over 18%* in the last 12 months, with pledges in wills having an estimated value of £51m. To mark Remember A Charity Week (10th – 16th September 2023) Co-op Legal Services is urging people to take a moment to consider leaving a gift to a charity in their Will, after looking after family and friends. Gifts left in wills are vital to charities, Cancer Research UK…

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