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If you've always believed in putting your faith into action, make your lasting act of faith today.

With a gift in your Will to Christian Aid, you’ll let your light live on in acts of love, large and small, in the darkest moments and in ways that share hope in our broken world. 

A gift in your Will can:

  • Support parents to rebuild their families’ lives after disaster
  • Help children growing up in poverty to build a life beyond it
  • Give protection and hope when conflict tears communities apart

Keep the faith that lit up your life alive.

Update your Will today to add a gift to Christian Aid.

Where do I start?

1. Get your Gift in Wills guide

Our guide shows how your legacy can make a difference and offers clear steps on how to update or write your Will.

The guide includes:

  • Example wording for your Will
  • Christian Aid’s charity details for your solicitor
  • A handy template to help you list your assets and prepare for your appointment
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2. Write your Will for free

We partner with trusted solicitors, both online and in your local area, so you can write or update your Will at no cost to you.

Find out more about Christian Aid’s trusted free Will-writing partners and register today.

3. Tell us

If you’ve already decided to leave a legacy

Thank you! We’d love to answer your questions, invite you to our latest events and keep you updated on the difference your legacy could make.  

If you’re thinking about leaving a gift in your Will

We’re here to guide you, answer your questions and support you through the process. 

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Aurelia, 53, is a grandmother and community leader. She has made a real impact in her community and on her own life. However, she is still feeling the harshest impact of climate change this year. Credit: Christian Aid/Amy Sheppey
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Using your own solicitor?

If you’d like to leave a gift to Christian Aid in your Will, your solicitor will need our charity numbers and the suggested wording,

In England and Wales:
  • Christian Aid, PO Box 100, London, SE1 7RT
  • Reg charity no: 1105851
In Scotland:
  • Christian Aid, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL
  • Reg charity no: SC039150
In Northern Ireland:
  • Christian Aid Ireland, Linden House, Beechill Business Park, 96 Beechill Road, Belfast, BT8 7QN
  • Reg charity no: NIC101631
Suggested wording for your Will:

I leave £____ / a ____% share of my residuary estate to Christian Aid, for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the treasurer or other proper officer for the time being shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors.

Your solicitor will also need to know what type of gift you wish to leave.

If you’re administering a Will

If you’re a solicitor or executor managing an estate that includes a gift to Christian Aid, we’ll make the process as straightforward as possible.

Simply email us at legacyadmin@christian-aid.org.

Alternatively, you can call our friendly Supporter Engagement team on 020 7523 2493, who can put you in touch with the Legacy Administration team.

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