Gifts in Wills

When you choose to remember Age UK Buckinghamshire in your will, you’re helping to ensure that older people across Buckinghamshire can continue to live with independence, connection and dignity. Your gift helps our community stay strong into tomorrow.

We know your family and loved ones come first. That’s why leaving a gift in your will allows you to take care of them first, and then still make a meaningful impact on your community. It’s not about doing more than you can, it’s about continuing your care beyond your lifetime, in a way that feels right for you.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps us be there. Whether that’s a friendly volunteer dropping in for a chat to someone who might otherwise be alone, or an adviser helping someone claim the benefits they are entitled to. Through your gift, your generosity lives on.

Frequently asked questions

How to leave a gift in your will

Having a will and keeping it up-to-date helps ensure that your wishes can be respected and your property and assets benefit people and causes you really care about. We would always recommend that you speak to a qualified professional such as a solicitor, when making or amending your will.

Your solicitor will be able to advise you on the required wording to carry out your wishes. If you wish to leave a gift to Age UK Buckinghamshire in your will, all you need is our charity details below:

Age UK Buckinghamshire, 145 Meadowcroft, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 9HH
and our registered charity number 1139423

If you already have a will

If you already have a will and you want to include a gift to Age UK Buckinghamshire in it, there may not be a need to rewrite it. You can ask a qualified professional such as a solicitor to add an amendment (called a codicil). As a general rule, if the change you wish to make is quite small or simple, you can use a codicil, and if the change is more significant or complex you should make a new will.

What kind of gift can I leave to Age UK Buckinghamshire?

You can leave a specific sum of money or an item such as jewellery or a piece of art. Or you can leave a share in, or all of, what's left of the value of your estate after family and friends have been taken care of. The advantage of leaving a share (also known as residuary gift) is that it remains the same over time, and you won't need to change your will to keep up with inflation.

Contact us to find out more

If you are interested in leaving a gift in your will and want more information, please feel free to contact us and we would be happy to talk to you further.