Introduction
Leaving a gift in your Will to Anthony Nolan is a meaningful way to support our lifesaving work, and we understand it’s a deeply personal decision.
We encourage everyone to look after their loved ones first, and then consider remembering causes close to their heart.
Leaving a gift in your Will doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. We always advise that you speak to a solicitor to assist you and help with the exact wording you’ll need to ensure your Will is legally valid.
Contact us
If you would like any guidance about leaving a gift to Anthony Nolan in your Will, you can visit out FAQ page. You can also contact our Legacy Team for an informal discussion about gifts in Wills. We’d love to hear from you and answer any questions you have.
Types of gifts you can leave
There are different types of gifts you can include in your Will. The best option will depend on your personal circumstances and wishes:
- A share of your estate (also known as a residuary gift)
- A fixed sum of money (also known as a pecuniary gift)
- A specific item such as property, shares, or other possessions
We recommend speaking to a qualified legal professional to help you decide which option is right for you.
Writing or updating your Will
You can choose to write or update your Will in several ways. We recommend that anyone writing a Will seeks independent legal advice.
- Use a solicitor or Will-writer of your choice. You can search for a regulated solicitor via the Law Society website.
- Explore our free Will-writing service as one option to create a simple Will at no cost to you.
Our partnership with a trusted Will-writing provider offers a free and flexible service online, by phone, or in person - but there is no obligation to use this service or leave a gift to Anthony Nolan.
If you already have a Will but would like to include a gift to Anthony Nolan, you may be able to do so by adding a codicil. This is a short legal document used to make small updates, such as adding a charitable gift, without needing to rewrite your entire Will.
We always recommend speaking to a qualified solicitor before making or amending your Will. They can advise you on the best way to reflect your wishes and include a legacy to causes that matter to you.
Suggested wording for your Will
If you do decide to leave a gift to Anthony Nolan, your solicitor or Will-writer may ask for our registered details:
- Registered name: Anthony Nolan
- Registered address: The Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, London NW3 1QG
- Registered charity numbers: 803716 (England and Wales) and SC038827 (Scotland)
Example residuary wording
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A residuary gift is a percentage of your estate left after family, friends, and commitments have been provided for.
You can choose to leave a share to one or more charities, and this type of gift keeps its value over time.
"I give to Anthony Nolan a charity (Registered in England and Wales, Charity Reg No. 803716 and registered in Scotland with Charity Reg No. SC038827) of registered office address Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead NW3 2QG the whole of the residue/% share of the residue of my estate to be applied for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the charity’s authorised person or other appropriate officer shall be a complete discharge to my executors."
Example pecuniary wording
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A pecuniary gift is a fixed sum of money left to a person or charity in your Will.
If you choose this option, it’s worth reviewing it over time, as inflation may reduce its value.
"I give to Anthony Nolan a charity (Registered in England and Wales, Charity Reg No. 803716 and registered in Scotland with Charity Reg No. SC038827) of registered office address Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead NW3 2QG the sum of _ pounds to be applied for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the charity’s authorised person or other appropriate officer shall be a complete discharge to my executors."
Additional wording
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To help ensure your gift is honoured in the future, we suggest including the following clause in your Will. This will protect your gift if Anthony Nolan ever changes its name or merges with another charity:
"If at my death any charity named as a beneficiary in this Will or any Codicil hereto has changed its name or amalgamated with or transferred its assets to another body then my executors shall give effect to any gift made to such charity as if it had been made (in the first case) to the body in its changed name or (in the second place) to the body which results from such amalgamation or to which such transfer has been made."
Any wording we provide is intended as a guide and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting a qualified professional when drafting or updating your Will.