One gift. A lifetime of impact. 

Leaving a gift in your will is one of the most powerful ways to support our work. 

Gifts in wills help us offer long-term support, fund innovative new services, and reach those who need us most – especially now, when the cost of living is rising and donations are falling.  

Thanks to one generous legacy donor, we launched WeMatter, a pioneering service for children affected by domestic abuse in Brent. Today, that same project supports children across the country – proof that just one gift can change thousands of lives.  

Gifts in wills make a real difference  

  • They fund 20% of our non-statutory income. 
  • They helped launch our flagship service, WeMatter, in London.
  • They provide support for over 4,000 victims and witnesses every year. 

How to add a gift to your will 

Leaving a gift to Victim Support is simple. All your solicitor needs is our details:  

Victim Support 

Building 3, Eastern Business Park,  

Wern Fawr Lane,  

Old St. Mellons,  

Cardiff, 

CF3 5EA. 

Registered charity number: 298028 

Write your will free with MyIntent 

Your legacy starts with one simple step: writing your will.  

It’s your chance to take control of the future, ensuring your loved ones are cared for and giving you the opportunity to support the causes that matter most to you.  

To make this easier, we’ve partnered with MyIntent to offer our supporters a free will-writing service – with no cost to you and no obligation to leave a gift to Victim Support.

Why use MyIntent?

  • It’s free, solicitor-led and simple to use.  
  • Complete your will online, with help available every step of the way. 
  • No obligation to leave a gift to Victim Support. 
  • Most people will only need the free 30-minute legal appointment. If your situation is more complex, the law firm will offer a quote for any extra support – it’s your choice whether to go ahead.

How it works

  1. Complete an online interview with clear guidance throughout. 
  2. Receive tailored online legal advice and recommendations from MyIntent’s solicitor. 
  3. Book a legal appointment if needed, or skip straight to getting your free basic will.
  4. Receive your will with a summary of legal advice provided and full signing instructions. 

You can start your free will today by visiting the MyIntent website.  

Find out more

The most usual gifts are:  

  1. A specific sum of money – any amount that suits your situation and circumstances. 
  2. A percentage of your estate – you can leave as little as 1% to Victim Support, leaving 99% to your loved ones.
  3. Donations instead of flowers at your funeral – this can be included in your will or in a letter of wishes.  

Yes, and often in a good way. Gifts to registered UK charities are exempt from inheritance tax. That means anything you leave to Victim Support won’t count towards the taxable value of your estate.  

If you leave 10% or more of your estate to charity, your tax rate may reduce from 40% to 36% – benefitting both your loved ones and the causes you care about.  

We always recommend speaking to a solicitor or financial adviser when planning a gift to explore how this can impact your estate planning.  

Get in touch

We can’t give legal advice but we’re here to help with any questions you may have about leaving a gift in your will.  

If you’d like your gift to support a specific service or region, please let us know – we’ll do our best to honour your wishes.   

You do not need to tell us about your gift, but if you do, we’d love the opportunity to say thank you personally.   

For more information or support, please get in touch through our enquiry form – our team is always happy to help.