Gifts in wills

We are grateful for your interest in possibly leaving a gift to Leukaemia UK in your will. By remembering Leukaemia UK in this way, you will help make a lasting difference to those affected by blood cancer many years from now.

Any gift, no matter how big or small, will enable us to continue our vital work by funding innovative research. You will help make a real, lasting difference to future families affected by leukaemia, myeloma, lymphoma and other blood cancers.

Leave Leukaemia UK a gift in your will

We understand that your loved ones must always come first.  Leaving a gift to Leukaemia UK after you have looked after those closest to you, will create a wonderful legacy for future generations.

Ways you can include a gift in your will

Leukaemia UK are extremely grateful for your support.  Regardless of the size of gift you consider leaving to us, this will be truly appreciated. To find out more about what our charity does and how your kind support can help those people living with a blood cancer diagnosis, please click here.

Types of gifts to consider leaving in your will

There is more than one way to leave a gift in your will, and your choice will depend on your personal circumstances. 

  • You may wish to include a percentage of your Estate or the whole (residuary gift)
  • You may wish to leave a fixed sum (pecuniary gift). 
  • You may wish to include a particular item which you own (specific gift)
  1. Our legacy giving team is here to assist with any questions or queries you may have about leaving a gift in your will to Leukaemia UK, and while we can’t provide advice, we can send you our gifts in wills information pack and discuss the work of our charity. Our team can be reached on 0207 922 7982 or by email [email protected]
  2. If you have already decided to include a gift to Leukaemia UK, please ensure you have included the correct key information which is the name and address of the charity and the charity registration number. The information you need is:

Leukaemia UK 7-14 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YR

Registered as a charity in England and Wales (1150414)

If you don’t already have a will

Leukaemia UK are pleased to offer a free will writing scheme, working in partnership with National Free Wills Network.

We can put you in touch with a solicitor, local to you, who can help you make or amend a simple will at no cost to you. The entire process will allow you to have a will written for free with participating solicitors.

We understand that family comes first and as much as we would really appreciate it if you included us in your will, there is no obligation to do so.

Apply for a free Will

If you require more information about how you can apply for your free will, please follow this link to fill in the online gift in wills enquiry form. If you prefer to contact us directly, please email [email protected] or call us on 0207 922 7982.

We have a limited amount of free wills available so our free will service will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need any assistance or have any questions or queries, then please do contact us on [email protected].

What to do if you have already included us in your will?

You may have already included a gift in your will for Leukaemia UK, and we thank you in advance for your generosity.We would appreciate it if you could let us know, as it helps us to plan for the future and we would also welcome the opportunity to personally thank our generous supporters for their gifts.  

You can let us know by either writing to us: Leukaemia UK, 7-14 Great Dover Street London SE1 4YR or by email to [email protected]

What do I do if I have already written a will but would now like to include Leukaemia UK in it?

If this is the case and you have already made a will, but now wish to include a gift to Leukaemia UK, you have a few options:

  • You can consider rewriting your will to ensure it reflects your most current wishes
  • If you would prefer not to rewrite your will, you may decide to write a codicil which is an additional document to your will.

If you would like any further information about how to leave a gift in a will, please feel free to contact us. 

Get in touch

For more information about including a gift in your will, please contact us on [email protected] or call us on 0207 922 7982.

Thank You for your kind consideration.