Leave a gift in your Will
At Break, we believe no young person should feel alone in the world, and thanks to the kindness of people like you, they don’t have to.
A gift of lifelong support
Your gift helps us be there when it matters most, offering safety, stability and lifelong support for children and young people in, around and leaving care. It means we can keep providing homes filled with warmth, mentoring that builds confidence, and experiences and opportunities that open new doors - for every young person who needs us.
A gift in your Will means we can keep expanding our vital services and offer this life-changing support for generations to come
“Most people have never been in care. They’ll have a dad, they’ll have a mum. We don’t have that sort of support from our family members. As sad as that is, it’s the reality of our lives.”
Break young person
What your gift can do:
Your legacy means young people can:
- Heal and grow through tailored, trauma-informed support.
- Dream big with opportunities that raise aspirations and open doors.
- Feel loved and supported as they take their next steps in life.
Every gift, no matter the size, is a lasting promise - that no young person has to face life alone.
What type of gift you can leave
There are several kinds of gift you can leave. It can be a cash gift, an individual item such as an antique or piece of jewellery, a property, or a share of your estate.
Next steps:
We know that this a big decision, but leaving a gift in your Will is simpler than you might think.
Whether you choose to leave a specific amount, an item, or a share of your estate, we can talk you through how you can do this.
Please fill out this form and one of the team will get in touch.
If you'd like to speak to someone over the phone, please call 01603 670100.
Alternatively, you can take our charity number (286650) to your solicitor to tell them you would like to leave a gift in your Will to Break.
We recommend you seek professional legal advice before making any changes to your Will.
FAQs
Making a Will is a simple process that most solicitors will be able to assist with. The Law Society offers a free ‘Find a Local Solicitor’ service which can be found at The Law Society’s website: www.lawsociety.org.uk, or by calling them on 020 7320 5650.
In your Will you need to ensure you state what you would like to gift and to include Break in your Will you will need to give your legal advisor our registered charity name and number which is: Break, registered charity number 206650.
It's important for everyone over 18 to create a Will, particularly if you have dependents. It’s a good idea to update it regularly as life changes, such as the birth of children, marriage, or the loss of a loved one. Having an up-to-date Will provides you and your family reassurance that you've made plans for the people and things you care about.
We would be grateful for the chance to thank you for thinking of us. Please do get in touch. Rest assured, all details will be kept strictly confidential, and we will never inquire about the specifics of your gift.
Your solicitor or legal professional can support you with this. They will update your existing Will with your changes by adding an additional page called a Codicil to it.
At the time of writing, UK-registered charities are exempt from IHT so leaving a gift to Break in your Will would reduce the taxable value of your estate.
Before creating or amending your Will we recommend you speak to your legal adviser who will explain how the current rules apply to you and your circumstances.
We would recommend that you to speak to your solicitor or legal professional who will be able to advise you on how best to do this.
100% of your pledge will go towards to he charitable work that we do for young people growing up in care.
Currently, we do not offer a free Will writing service. However, we are excited to share that this service will be available soon! If you’d like to be among the first to know when this service launches, please let contact us at changinglives@break-charity.org and we’ll keep you informed.
We understand that you may wish to direct your gift to a specific service, and we encourage you to contact us to discuss your preferences.
However, it’s essential that we use donations where they will make the greatest difference to the young people and families we support. The needs of those we serve can change over time and we promise that all donations will be used thoughtfully and directed to where they are needed most.
As a charity we cannot give legal advice. We recommend speaking to a solicitor or an independent legal professional about your Will.
To find out more about leaving a gift in your Will contact our Legacy Lead, Tracey at changinglives@break-charity.org or call 07584 446331