Thinking of the future – support The Brain Charity by leaving a gift in your will

For over 30 years, The Brain Charity has been providing support for people living with all forms of neurological conditions.

We want to continue providing practical help, emotional support and social activities for another 30 years – and beyond.

Leaving a gift to The Brain Charity in your will helps us to think of the future, ensuring our services can continue for many years to come.

We’ve created a free guide containing practical information about writing your will and how you can leave a gift to The Brain Charity.

You can download the guide here or request a physical copy to be posted to you for free on the contact form at the bottom of this page.

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How do I include a gift to The Brain Charity in my will? 

To leave a gift in your will to The Brain Charity you will need to include the following details:

  • Charity Name: The Brain Charity

  • Charity Number: 1114999

  • Charity’s Registered Address: Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR

For example: I give 10% of my estate to The Brain Charity (registered charity number 1114999) of Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR.

The Brain Charity can help you to write your will for free with our partners Octopus Legacy or Kwil. You can write your will online, over the phone or in a face-to-face appointment. 

There is no obligation to leave a gift to The Brain Charity, but we truly appreciate everyone who recognises our cause in this very special and personal way. 

If you already have a will but would like to include a gift to The Brain Charity, we can also signpost you to professional advice on how to amend your existing will. 

I have a will and would like to leave a gift to The Brain Charity
I would like to write a will and leave a gift to The Brain Charity

What kind of gift can I leave to The Brain Charity? 

You can leave a donation of a fixed amount of money (also known as a pecuniary gift) or donate a percentage share of your estate after taxes, costs and gifts to family have been subtracted (also known as a residuary gift).  

You can also leave items of value such as property, jewellery, artwork, or stocks and shares. 

More information on the kind of gifts you can leave to charity can be found in our guide.

Why should I leave a gift in my will to The Brain Charity? 

The Brain Charity is the only UK charity providing specialist support for every single neurological condition, no matter how rare.

Every year we:

  • Support approximately 3,000 people with neurological conditions to better understand and manage their diagnosis.
  • Deliver over 2,500 counselling sessions to support mental health and reduce the symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress.
  • Provide over 3,500 hours of social activities to prevent social isolation and give our clients the opportunity to try new hobbies and learn new skills.
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Christine standing in a meeting room at The Brain Charity.

“Coming to The Brain Charity… I could just be me!”

A gift in your will helps us to support more people living with rare neurological conditions, like Christine.

Christine lives with hyperekplexia (HPX), a rare condition which causes balance issues, jerking movements, cognitive difficulties and extreme muscle rigidity among other symptoms.

She came to The Brain Charity for support with her Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Although her claim was initially rejected, our Information and Advice team helped take the case to tribunal and she was awarded PIP for the first time in 34 years with back payments.

Christine now regularly attends social activities at The Brain Charity.

“Coming to The Brain Charity, it was overwhelming to be with so many disabled people, but it was also so freeing because I could just be myself.

What are the tax benefits of leaving a gift to charity in my will? 

Leaving a gift to charity in your will can mean you will be entitled to tax relief. 

Charitable donations will be deducted from the value of your estate before Inheritance Tax is calculated. 

If you leave at least 10% of your total estate to charities, your overall Inheritance Tax rate can be reduced, meaning your loved ones will get more of what you leave to them. 

What impact can a gift in my will have for The Brain Charity? 

Gifts of all sizes can make a huge difference.  

  • £1,000 could fund social activities for 200 people living with neurological conditions, including yoga classes, art sessions and ukulele lessons. 
  • £10,000 could fund our Information and Advice Service for a week, providing support to approximately 46 individuals at the point of diagnosis in hospital. 
  • £55,000 could fund counselling sessions for over 300 individuals struggling with their mental health. 
  • £160,000 could fund four years of our life-changing Brain Changer Arts Project, providing physio and occupation therapy through arts to children and young people. 
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Get in touch 

If you have chosen to leave a gift in your will to The Brain Charity, there is never any pressure to let us know. We appreciate that writing your will is a personal and sensitive process which you may not want to share with us. 

However, if you would like to tell us you’ve left a gift in your will we would love to hear from you so we can show our gratitude and keep you up to date with our work. 

If you have any questions about writing your will, leaving a gift or simply want to know more about The Brain Charity, fill out the form below to get in touch or email our friendly team at legacies@thebraincharity.org.uk.