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A solicitor can help make sure your Will is valid and that your wishes are met. However, you can choose to use a Will writer or online Will provider.
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The cost of writing a Will varies depending on how complicated it is, but ask several solicitors what they charge before making your decision. We also work with Farewill, and The National Free Wills Network who are generously providing Walking With The Wounded supporters a free Will service.
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At the moment, if you leave a gift to Walking With The Wounded in your Will, it’s not included when valuing your estate for Inheritance Tax purposes. The value of your gift is deducted from your estate before Inheritance Tax is applied.
However, Inheritance Tax rules can change so it’s always best to discuss your Will and the type of gift you might like to leave with your solicitor.
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If you already have a Will and would like to add a gift to Walking With The Wounded, you can complete a codicil form and store it with your Will. A codicil is read alongside your Will and allows for changes to a Will without it having to be rewritten.
We know circumstances change, and you can amend your Will at any time. We never ask you to tell us whether you have left us a gift in your Will, although we're always very happy to hear from you, so we can say thank you.
Gifts in Wills
Leave a lasting legacy for those who have served in your Will
A gift today for a veteran of tomorrow.
Leaving a gift in your Will to Walking With The Wounded supports the essential employment, mental health and support care coordination services we provide ex-Army, Navy and RAF personnel.
It means we can continue to plan and provide life-changing and life-saving support to veterans and their families. We know our services save lives, relationships, jobs and inspire change. Working together, we can make the difference veterans need to get their lives back on track.
Military veterans and their families are at the heart of everything we do. Since we were founded in 2010, over 16,000 individuals have benefited from our support.
I battled on alone, not wanting to show any sign of weakness, but by 2017 I couldn’t hide my mental health struggles any longer.
Sally, Army veteran and WWTW beneficiary
Why Gifts in Wills Make a Difference
Your gift makes sure we can always be here to help support people like Sally who have struggled since leaving military service. You can make a real difference to those who have served their country by supporting our services.
Sally's Journey
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Sally served as a Reservist in the Royal Army Medical Corps for 22 years. After struggling with severe depression and chronic anxiety, she found Walking With The Wounded.
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We have partnered with Farewill to provide our supporters with the ability to write a simple online Will for free.
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Our Impact
We continually evaluate our work and have seen consistently good results across all of our programmes. Pro Bono Economics found that for every £1 invested, Walking With The Wounded deliver:
- At least £6 economic value from Head Start, our mental health programme
- At least £13 in economic value from our Employment Programme
You can find out more information inside our annual Impact and general reports.
There are three types of gifts you can leave Walking With The Wounded:
- A share of your estate after all other gifts and expenses have been paid. These gifts are very important to us as they usually increase in value over time. This also means you're less likely to need to amend it in the future.
- A specific sum or set amount of money.
- A specific item, for example, something valuable such as an antique, painting, property or shares that we would sell.
For more information, please contact viveca.johnstone@wwtw.org.uk
Request your free Will Writing Guide
Walking With The Wounded - Will Writing Guide
Day in the Life of Lynsey
A gift in your Will could support the valuable work of our frontline staff such as Lynsey.
Find out more about Lynsey's work
Frequently Asked Questions
Other ways to support
Regular Giving
Giving regularly is essential to making sure we can plan to support every veteran who needs us.
Payroll Giving
Support our vital work with a tax-free donation through your pay.
In Memory Giving
Many people find it a comfort to remember and honour a loved one by supporting a cause close to their heart.