October Free Wills Month hasn't started, but you can use our year-round Free Will Offer. A gift in your will to Mind is a gift to everyone with a mental health problem. We're very grateful to you for considering remembering us in this way.
Once you've registered, we'll send you a pack in the post that contains a list of participating solicitors near you to choose from. Simply book your appointment directly with your chosen solicitor and they will work with you to prepare a will according to your wishes. There's no obligation to leave us a gift in order to take part.
We're also pleased to be able to offer you the chance to have your will made for free from the comfort of your own home online and over the phone.
After taking care of loved ones, you may choose to include a gift in your will to a cause you care about. Like Mind. There are three main types of gifts that you can include in your will. These are:
A cash gift, also known as a pecuniary gift, is a fixed sum of money. For example, £5000. Cash gifts are paid out of your estate first. And then what is left is divided up as per your instructions in your will.
This type of gift is a share of your estate - for example, 10% or 1/3rd. After making sure your family and loved ones are taken care of, you may choose to leave a percentage of the remaining estate to Mind.
Speak to your solicitor about how this can also help reduce your inheritance tax.
A specific gift is a named object. For example, a piece of artwork, a collection of records, or an antique. If you want to keep a particular item in your family, this could be an excellent way to pass the object on.
At Mind, we work together with local Minds across England and Wales. Local Minds provide face-to-face mental health support in their communities. As independent charities, they are responsible for their own funding and services. If you'd like to leave a gift for your local Mind, please contact them directly. Find your nearest local Mind online at: mind.org.uk/localminds