There are 3 main ways to leave a gift in your Will:
Residuary gift
This type of gift is a share of your estate, for example 5%.
Many people divide their estate into 100 equal units. After giving to family and loved ones, they then gift a certain number of units to Mind.
Unlike a cash gift, leaving a share of your estate means your gift won't devalue over time. This type of gift is the most useful to us.
Useful wording for writing your Will
We'd recommend that you have your Will written by a solicitor or a professional Will-writing service. This helps prevent any future legal issues.
If you'd like to leave a gift to Mind in your Will, you and your solicitor can use the formal wording below. This will help ensure your wishes are carried out.
I give [insert percentage] of my residuary estate to Mind (registered charity number 219830), 2 Redman Place, London E20 1JQ to be applied for its general purposes. I declare that the receipt of the finance director or appropriate officer shall be a complete discharge to my trustees.
I give [insert amount] to Mind (registered charity number 219830), 2 Redman Place, London E20 1JQ to be applied for its general purposes. I declare that the receipt of the finance director or appropriate officer shall be a complete discharge to my trustees.
Questions about gifts in Wills?
Email our Wills team at [email protected] or call us on 020 8215 2244. You could also download our free guide to Wills.