Gifts in Wills Download Centre
Provided below are downloadable materials that you may find helpful. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Gifts in Wills team on 020 8498 7880 or e-mail giftsinwills@barnardos.org.uk to receive hard copies of any of these resources.
Gifts in Wills promise (PDF)
Outlines our promise to supporters detailing how we will handle your:
- enquiry
- data
- and future correspondence.
Making or changing your Will booklet (PDF)
This booklet explains the Barnardo’s Free Will scheme and how to go about making or changing your Will.
What could you make happen booklet (PDF)
Gifts in Wills make up almost half of voluntary donations to Barnardo’s. This money makes some very meaningful things happen for children and young people. Have a look at the ways your donation can help children.
Estate checklist (PDF)
A handy checklist designed to help you estimate the extent of your estate ahead of a visit to your solicitor.
List of executors and beneficiaries (PDF)
This document is designed to help you record the Executors and Beneficiaries relating to your Will.
Suggested wording for suitable clauses (PDF)
Sample clauses to help you when arranging to leave a gift in your WilLetter of wishes templateDF) – This template document can help you outline your final wishes clearly.
Your guide to Scots Law (PDF)
The law in Scotland is different so you must take the following points in this document into consideration. We also recommend you seek professional advice from a solicitor
Jargon buster (PDF)
There is so much terminology associated with Wills and Will-writing. We have put together this jargon buster to help you cut through the jargon.