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Leaving a legacy

Making or amending a Will, step-by-step

Like you, we believe every animal deserves protection, always. That’s why the RSPCA has been keeping animals safe from harm for over 200 years. But with 55% of all our work made possible by gifts in Wills, your support will be vital to protecting animals in the years to come. 

Follow these steps to make sure your loved ones are taken care of, and that your wishes are carried out after you’re gone.

A woman rests her face against the head of a cat

Follow these 5 easy steps to make or amend a Will

    STEP 1

    Make a list

    Make a list of people and/or organisations you’d like to leave money, property or possessions to.

    STEP 2

    Appoint Executors

    Appoint up to four Executors to carry out the terms of your Will. They can be relatives, friends, or legal advisers. You can even choose us, in certain circumstances. Please call us on: 0300 1230 239 if you would like to discuss appointing the RSPCA as your Executor.

    STEP 3

    Draw up or update your Will

    Contact the Law Society to find a local solicitor (visit: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk or call: 020 7320 5650) who can draft or update your Will. For more information on the different types of gifts you can give and suggested wording to add to your Will, please visit our frequently asked questions.

    STEP 4

    Safely store your Will

    Make a copy of your Will, and ensure someone you trust knows where the original is kept. Your legal adviser will often store it free of charge, or you can use the Probate Registry or National Wills Register.

    STEP 5

    Let us know

    If you do choose to include the RSPCA in your Will – thank you! Knowing your intentions helps us plan our work to protect animals in the future. So, if you feel comfortable letting us know, please complete our ‘decision to leave a gift’ form.

A large bunny is examined by RSPCA vet, she is using a stethoscope while another pair of hands holds the rabbit

Gifts in Wills fund over half of all our work and make it possible for us to go on protecting and caring for thousands of animals in need, year after year.

Nina Babchuk, veterinary surgeon for RSPCA Birmingham Animal Hospital

Remember the RSPCA in your Will

Here to help

Have a question about gifts in Wills? We’re here to help. Find answers to common questions in gifts in Wills FAQs, or contact us and include an email address or phone number so we can get back to you.

  • 0300 1230 239
  • RSPCA, Gifts in Wills Team, 
Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham, 
West Sussex, RH12 1GY

*RSPCA’s Trustees reports and accounts. Based on 5-year average.

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