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Leave a legacy gift in your Will

Gifts in Wills fund life-saving research, protecting the people you love for generations to come.

Your legacy will make a lasting difference

Over one-third of our life-saving work is funded by gifts in Wills.

Gifts in Wills are one of the most powerful ways to support our work and help us find new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer for future generations.

Your gift can help us commit to long-term research projects with the biggest potential. It can also support life-saving treatments such as radiotherapy for people like Laurel, pictured above, who was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in 2006.

Learn about pledging a gift

Get your Gift in Wills Guide

Find all the information you’ll need to write your Will or update an existing one in our free guide.

Get your Gifts in Wills Guide

Talk to our team about pledging a gift

If you have any questions about legacy giving or need advice, your local Legacy Relationship Managers are here to support you.

Contact your Legacy Relationship Manager

How to leave a gift in your Will

Pledging a gift in your Will is easier than you might think.

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Step: 1

Get your free guide

Find all the information you need to write your Will or update an existing one.

Get your Gifts in Wills Guide

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Step: 2

Write or update your Will

Speak to a Will writing provider to ensure your final wishes are looked after. Contact your Legacy Relationship Manager if you have any questions.

Contact your Legacy Relationship Manager

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Step: 3

Get in touch

Talk to our dedicated team for questions or advice, and let us know if you intend to pledge.

Contact our Legacy team

Type of gifts you can leave

If you decide to leave a gift in your will, there are different types to choose from.

A percentage share

A percentage share of your estate. This type of gift is the most valuable because it’s inflation-proof.

A lump sum

A fixed amount of money from your estate. It can lose its value over time as costs increase.

A specific gift

This could be a particular item such as a car, jewellery or a property.

Your gift helps make breakthroughs possible

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Improving the way we use radiotherapy

We helped develop IMRT – a more targeted type of radiotherapy – and have established RadNet, a nationwide radiotherapy research network.

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The world’s first vaccine to prevent lung cancer

Together with the CRIS Cancer Foundation, we’ve awarded a team of trailblazing researchers £1.7m to develop LungVax – the world’s first vaccine to prevent lung cancer.

Learn more about leaving a gift

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Join a legacy event

Hear from our amazing researchers and discover the impact of your legacy at one of our free events.

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Frequently asked questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about leaving a gift in your Will.

Information for legal professionals

Get a range of support on our legal professionals' hub, from guidance on speaking and submitting forms to marketing materials.

Information for executors

Administering a Will can feel overwhelming, especially if you are new to the process. We have lots of resources available to support you every step of the way.