Can you help me to write or amend my will?
Anthony Nolan’s Legacy Manager is unable to provide legal advice, though can help you with some of the basic questions you may have. We recommend that you consult a solicitor to confirm that your Will is legally valid and carries out your wishes.
When should I write a will?
If you haven’t already written a Will, there’s no time better than now. If you already have a Will, you should review it regularly, particularly when your personal circumstances change. For example, if you get married or divorced, you have new children or grandchildren, or you move to a new home.
I'm not wealthy - can I still make a difference?
The size of gifts which Anthony Nolan receives varies greatly and we are incredibly grateful and proud to receive gifts both great and small. Even 1% of your estate could save the life of someone with blood cancer, so however much you decide to give is sure to have a real, lifesaving impact.
Can I both provide for my loved ones and leave a gift?
Yes – to do this, many people choose to leave a share of their estate, or ‘residuary gift’, which enables them to look after their loved ones and financial commitments first and use their remaining estate to leave a charitable gift.
You can still leave a specific amount, or `pecuniary gift`, to charity if you’d like. This is just like leaving a sum of money to a loved one in you Will, you’ll need to make sure that your estate can cover these gifts to avoid any complications. This involves estate planning, looking at what you have now and deciding to whom it goes.
Why should I make a will?
A will remains one of the most important documents we make during our lifetimes, affecting the wellbeing of those closest to us and the values we care about.
While having a properly prepared Will is not a legal requirement, it is something that provides peace of mind for you and your family. Having an up-to-date Will helps ensure that your wishes can be carried out and money and belongings will go to the people and causes you support.
How can I promote this way of giving to my colleagues?
If you’d like to promote payroll giving at your workplace, please get in touch with our supporter services team on support@anthonynolan.org or call 020 7424 6626, or share our Payroll giving page.
Who can I contact if I need any further information?
We hope to have answered all your questions, but if there is anything else please call our supporter services team on 020 7424 6626 or email support@anthonynolan.org
What should I do if my employer doesn’t currently have a scheme?
If you aren’t sure that they do, fill in the form anyway and we will let you know if they don’t and perhaps we can suggest to them that they introduce one.
Can I still give through my pension?
Yes, if you receive an occupational pension and your pension provider deducts tax through the PAYE system, you are still eligible for the scheme. Simply ask your occupational pension provider to make a donation from your pension before tax has been deducted.
I pay tax at the higher rate of 40% or 45%, how does this affect tax relief on payroll donations?
You will receive tax relief at the highest rate of tax you pay – each pound you give will generate £1.66 if you are 40% or £1.82 if you are a 45% taxpayer.