Legacy

What is a Legacy?

A legacy is a very special way of supporting a charity which involves leaving a gift donation in your Will. You can specify a certain amount that you want to leave or a percentage of your estate. Legacies make up a very large amount of charity income; the UK's largest charity received over £100million in legacy donations last year and most charities really depend on this source.

What are the benefits?

A bequest (either cash or property) to The Princess Royal Trust for Carers will enable you to make a planned donation, after ensuring your dependents are cared for, and reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax they may be liable for. A legacy allows us to continue our important work in helping to support many more carers in the future.

How do I leave a Legacy?

It's easy to include a gift to The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in your Will, but you should always consult a professional, such as a solicitor or financial adviser, to be sure your Will reflects your exact intentions and you understand tax implications.

A legacy of any size really makes a difference in our ability to help carers all across the UK. When you are next considering writing or updating your Will, all you would have to do is contact your professional advisers and tell them the sum (or percentage of your estate) that you would like to leave us. Your adviser will need only our charity name, address and registered charity number. Suggested wording is:

"I give... to The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, registered charity number SCO15975 for its general charitable purposes."

Further information

If you would like to find out more about leaving a legacy to The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, please contact the fundraising team on 0844 800 4361.