Leave a Gift to Mildmay in Your Will
Create a lasting legacy of care, compassion and dignity
Jonas Kakaroto
When you leave a gift to Mildmay in your Will, you help ensure that our specialist care, support and training continue for future generations, here in London and in communities across East Africa.
Gifts in Wills help us plan with confidence, expand services, and reach people who would otherwise fall through the gaps. No matter the size, every legacy makes a difference.
We can help you with all you need to know about making your Will. Even how to do it for free online: quickly and securely.
It's hard to find the time to make a Will!
But did you know that two-thirds of people in the UK never make a Will?
Now you can make your Will easily
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Secure your legacy in just a few simple steps.
Use our trusted partner Make a Will Online to create or update your will online, safely and easily. Start today and ensure your wishes are clear.
Using this free online will-writing service, you can remember people who have made a difference in your life by making a difference in theirs.
Leaving a gift to your chosen charity might even offer certain tax benefits.
Go to makeawillonline.co.uk and start making your will today.
Your solicitor-checked online will in 3 easy steps:
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Answer a straightforward set of online questions
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Review, and only complete when you are happy
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Solicitor check and receive your will by email or post
*When you do this, we are told when a will is made and what has been left. This is incredibly useful for our planning.
Why Gifts in Wills Matter
At Mildmay, we provide specialist healthcare and rehabilitation for people affected by HIV, homelessness, neurological conditions and other complex needs.
Our NHS contract funding covers only part of the care we deliver; voluntary donations and gifts in Wills fund the rest, including our vital international programmes that train health workers and improve outcomes for thousands of people.
YOU can make a difference
Leaving a gift in your Will:
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ensures Mildmay’s work continues long into the future
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lets you support the causes you care about most
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can provide valuable tax benefits to your estate (e.g., reducing Inheritance Tax liability when 10% or more is left to charity)
Gifts in Wills regularly fund essential services such as community health worker training, patient care equipment and hygiene kits for newly admitted patients.
How Leaving a Gift Works
You can include Mildmay in your Will whatever your circumstances. You might choose:
A fixed sum (pecuniary gift)
A specific amount of money.
A share of your estate (residuary gift)
A percentage of whatever remains after other gifts are paid. This keeps pace with inflation and is often most helpful to charities.
A specific asset
Such as property, stocks or other possessions.
A reversionary gift
Allows you to leave your estate to your dependants while they are living, but after they pass away it will revert to Mildmay.
Helpful wording
When you come to write or update your Will, please include our full charity details so your gift can be properly accepted:
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Mildmay Hospital
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Registered Charity No. 292058
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19 Tabernacle Gardens, London E2 7DZ
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fundraising@mildmay.org | 020 7613 6311
"Simply knowing that I’ve left a legacy gives me that 'feel-good factor'.
You can make a difference even when you are gone.”
Judith
Making or Updating Your Will
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You don’t need to decide straight away whether to include a legacy to Mildmay. If you haven’t yet made a Will, we recommend you do, regardless of whether you leave a gift to charity, so your wishes are clear and your loved ones are protected.
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If you already have a Will, you can add a legacy to Mildmay through a codicil (a simple amendment). A professional solicitor will guide you through this safely and correctly.
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We cannot provide legal advice, and always recommend you speak with a qualified solicitor or Citizens Advice for help preparing or updating your Will.
Find a solicitor at the Law Society
Guidance from the Citizen's Advice Bureau
Let Us Know if You’ve Included Mildmay
You don’t have to tell us if you’ve remembered Mildmay in your Will, but many supporters choose to so we can:
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thank you personally
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keep you updated on the impact of legacy gifts
Keeping us informed also helps with future planning so we can continue our work with confidence.
Tell us you’ve included Mildmay
Consult a solicitor
If you would rather speak to a traditional solicitor or if you already have a solicitor then you should ask them to update their will to leave a gift.
You should also think about this if you are very poorly, have concerns about mental capacity, if you have a large estate above the inheritance tax threshold or if you have complex wishes or needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a solicitor to make a Will?
Yes. A solicitor ensures your wishes are legally valid and clear to your executors.
Will leaving a gift affect my loved ones?
Your family and friends are the first priority. A professional solicitor will make sure your Will reflects your wishes clearly and legally.
Can I specify how my gift is used?
You can make a request about how your gift should be used, but we recommend phrasing it as a request, not a condition, so Mildmay can use funds where needs are greatest.
Other Ways to Create a Legacy
If you’d like to celebrate a loved one’s life while supporting Mildmay, you can set up a Tribute Fund or make a donation in memory of someone special. These gifts also help support our work with dignity and compassion.
Donate in memory
Giving to Mildmay in memory of a loved one is a meaningful way to create a legacy for them and helps to create a brighter future for the people we serve and care for.
Tribute Fund
Setting up a tribute fund online creates a place to remember your loved one. It’s the perfect way to celebrate their life.
Mildmay is registered with JustGiving and you can set up a tribute fund and link it back to Mildmay. Just click the button below.
Whatever you choose to do, thank you!
Choosing to remember Mildmay in your Will is one of the most generous ways to support our mission. It helps transform lives with care, compassion and respect for years to come.
Please note:
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The information on this page is not intended to provide legal advice and should not be relied on to make any legal, tax or other decisions.
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We recommend that you always seek professional advice in preparing your Will.
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This information is intended for donors based in England and Wales only. For Scotland and Northern Ireland, we recommend you seek professional advice locally.