Help us be here for every dog and cat by leaving a gift in your Will.
Why leave a gift in your Will
Gifts in Wills are vital to all areas of our work. Any gift you give, whatever size, will make a big difference to the animals in our care.
£1,000
could kit out a paddock with agility equipment to give our dogs a safe space to exercise, play, and explore.
£8,000
could help provide flea treatments, vaccinations and microchipping for over 1,300 animals.
£30,000
could build a dedicated maternity kennel to give comfort and calm to mums and puppies.
Gifts in Wills have enabled us to build our state-of-the art veterinary facilities, where we can carry out life-changing surgeries for these animals.
Benefits of leaving a gift in your Will
Tax benefits
Gifts in Wills to charities are exempt from Inheritance Tax. If more than 10% of a taxable estate is donated to charity, this can reduce the Inheritance Tax rate on the overall estate. We recommend you consult with your solicitor for all tax advice.
How Inheritance Tax works: thresholds, rules and allowances: Overview - GOV.UK
Battersea benefits
To say thank you for your gift, you and your loved ones will be invited to onsite events at Battersea throughout the year.
How to leave a gift in your Will
1. Contact a solicitor
A solicitor will make sure that your wishes will be carried out as you intend. The Law Society can help you find one in your area.
Find a solicitor – The Law Society
2. Choose the type of gift you would like to leave
A percentage share
A share of the value of your assets, such as property and savings. This is the most helpful way to leave a gift to Battersea as it won’t lose value over time. This is also known as a residuary gift.
A lump sum
A specific amount of money which can be any amount you choose. This is also known as a pecuniary gift.
Specific gifts
Some supporters choose to leave specific items such as jewellery, stamps or medals.
3. Write your Will
To leave a gift to Battersea, you’ll need to include our charity details:
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, 4 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4AA, Registered Charity Number 206394 (England and Wales).
An example of wording you could use:
I leave X / a X% share of my residuary estate for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, 4 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4AA (registered charity number 206394) for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the proper officer for the time being of the said charity shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors.
Get support writing your Will with Battersea's free Will-writing service.
4. Appoint your Executor
The Executor will be responsible for carrying out the instructions in your Will. This can be a friend, relative, or your solicitor. Battersea can also act as your Executor.
Battersea might be able to act as your Executor. If you’d like to learn more, please contact the Special Gifts team.
5. Let us know
Help us make plans for the future of Battersea by letting us know about your pledge. We also want to say a huge thank you for your support.
Contact the Special Gifts team by emailing specialgifts@battersea.org.uk or call 020 7627 9300.
Get support
We understand leaving a gift in your Will is a very personal and important decision. Our staff can offer support and provide additional peace of mind that your wishes will be followed. Anything you tell us will be confidential and not legally binding.
Email specialgifts@battersea.org.uk or call 020 7627 9300.
Please note, we cannot provide legal advice.
My wish is that, after my life, I can still help Battersea to care for all the special dogs and cats who arrive at their gates, ensuring that they can go on to enjoy the endless love and happiness which I have shared with my own Battersea dogs
Information for executors
If you are looking to make a payment from a Will, please contact our Legacy Administration team on 020 7501 7988 or email legacyadmin@battersea.org.uk.
