The Legacy Giving Report 2026, launched recently by Legacy Futures and Smee & Ford shows that legacy giving continues to provide vital stability for the UK charity sector, with total legacy income reaching an estimated £4.4 billion in 2025. Despite an expected easing following 2024’s exceptional peak, the legacy market proved more resilient than anticipated. Legacy income remains one of the most dependable sources of charitable funding, accounting for around 30% of fundraised income among the top 1,000 legacy-supported charities, with even higher reliance in some sectors. The report provides the most comprehensive review of legacy giving for the charity sector, combining Smee &…
Read MoreLegacy Giving Report 2026 reveals resilient £4.4 billion market as charities encouraged to act now to safeguard future income
