Leaving a gift in your Will

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What do you remember about your childhood?


Whatever childhood was like for you, your Will is a chance to reflect on your life and the experiences that shaped you. Since we were founded more than 150 years ago, we’ve worked to keep a promise – a promise to make childhood safer, and to turn no child away. 

Remember childhood in your Will and you help make sure our work carries on today, tomorrow, and long into the future 

​​​​​​Our Gifts in Will guide explains how you can leave a gift to us, and how we will use your legacy to support the children and young people who most need our help.
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We know that writing your Will can seem daunting. That's why our trusted partners offer free support to help you write your Will all year round.

How to write or update your Will

Find out how to write or amend your Will, plus guidance on how to include a gift to Barnardo's in your Will. You can also read answers to some frequently asked questions.

Help for executors and solicitors

We’ve provided some guidance if you’re an executor for someone that has left a gift in their Will to Barnardo’s.

Why Iain decided to leave a gift in his Will to Barnardo’s

Iain was helped by Barnardo's when he was a teenager. Now in this thirties he used our free Will writing service to leave a legacy that will help other children who may need our support.
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When people like Gladys leave us a gift in their Will they help us support young carers, improve children's mental health, provide homes for young people leaving care and build stronger families through our children's centres. Be more Gladys and remember us in your Will.
373,200

The number of children, young people, parents, and carers we supported last year. 

811

How many services and partnerships we deliver across the UK. 

156

The number of years we've been learning and adapting to support children as the world changes around us.

How we use gifts like yours

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We support children and young people who have been exploited

After children have been sexually exploited we provide support and therapeutic services. We're also raising awareness and calling for better support for those who have this experience. Learn about how we supported Savannah.

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We help families struggling with the cost of living

Our children’s centres and family hubs can make all the difference when families are struggling to pay the bills and keep warm and fed. Learn how we helped Aliyah and her family. 

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We offer young people stability and independence

Paul grew up in care in Scotland and had multiple foster care placements throughout his childhood in various different parts of Scotland. Read how Barnardo's helped give Paul stability and independence through the Gap Homes project.