Leaving a legacy
Leaving us a legacy is a touching way to make your love and passion for animals live on. More than half of our income comes from legacies so your support is absolutely invaluable to us.
We are committed to making sure that unwanted and needy animals have another chance in life and a brighter future. Our vision is to be the leading provider and promoter of companion animal welfare. You can be part of our vision by leaving us a gift in your Will, helping us to meet the needs of animals for many years to come.
Ways to find out more
- Download our legacy information booklet
- Download our suggested wording for different types of legacies
- Find out why Judith Pearce is leaving a legacy with The Blue Cross
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Fill in our online form
- Contact our legacy team on 0300 777 8240 or legacy@bluecross.org.uk
If you haven’t made a Will
Making a Will allows you to provide for your loved ones and the causes close to your heart, like The Blue Cross. Having a legally valid Will provides peace of mind that your wishes will be honoured and need not be a complicated process:
- Work out the value of your estate
- Decide on your beneficiaries (the people or organisations you wish to benefit from your assets)
- Appoint your executors (the people named in your Will who are responsible for making sure your instructions are carried out)
- Visit a solicitor to have your Will drawn up and executed. If you have already made a Will and simply wish to add a legacy to The Blue Cross, visit your solicitor to draw up and execute a Codicil, which can be kept with your original Will. To find a qualified solicitor in your area visit the Law Society website
- Make a copy of your Will for future reference and keep the original in a safe place. Your solicitor will often store it free of charge
- Make sure a relative or close friend knows where your original Will is stored
- Get in contact with our legacy team to let us know your intentions by telephoning 0300 777 8240 or emailing legacy@bluecross.org.uk.
