Why leave us a gift in your Will
Leaving a gift in your Will is the perfect way to support a cause you care about and make a lasting difference to blind veterans' lives.
Below, you can see the significant impact that gifts in Wills have on our beneficiaries, and find out how we spend your gift with care and consideration.
Regardless of how much you give, your gift will transform the lives of ex-Servicemen and women living with sight loss.
Meet Rob
“My life has been rebuilt by gifts in Wills.”
These incredible gifts are vital to Blind Veterans UK to ensure that the skills and experience the charity has gained since 1915 are never lost.
While in Afghanistan in 2010, Rob suffered severe head and facial injuries when an improvised explosive device went off. One of his eyes was destroyed immediately, while the other was so badly damaged that it was later removed in hospital.
“The rehabilitation and support that Blind Veterans UK offers is huge. I don't know where I'd be without it. There was no other organisation that could have brought me back to the world.
“I’ve left a gift in my own Will to ensure that support is available for blind veterans long into the future. Leaving a gift in your Will, after you’ve taken care of your own loved ones like I have, will help make sure help is there for future blind veterans when they need it.”
Gifts in Wills help us to support five in ten of our blind veterans. We need this funding to continue supporting our beneficiaries into the future.
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Find out more about how vital gifts in Wills are to us, read inspiring stories of those we've helped, and get more information about the ways you can support us in your Will.
Our promise to you
If you choose to leave a gift to Blind Veterans UK in your Will or would like to talk to us about doing so, we want you to feel confident about your decision. Here’s our promise to you:
- We won't pressure you to make a decision
- We understand that your loved ones come first
- We will respect your privacy
- We will use your gift with care and consideration to support blind veterans
- If you want your gift to be used in a particular way, just get in touch
- You’re welcome to see our work first-hand or to ask for further information about what we do
- We’ll answer any questions you have quickly and honestly
For more information about Blind Veterans UK, take a look at our annual reports.
"I see how important gifts in Wills are and the remarkable impact that they have in rebuilding the lives of blind veterans. These gifts ensure that the charity can be there for veterans both today and tomorrow; to provide lifelong support for ex-Servicemen and women of any age to help them live independent and fulfilling lives. A gift in your Will ensures that future generations of blind veterans never need to battle blindness alone."
Army Reservist, Deputy Commander 1st Division, and Blind Veterans UK Trustee
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Writing your Will and leaving a gift
Find out how to leave a gift to us in your Will, and get tips on how to write and amend your Will.
FAQs and helpful resources
Our answers to questions about writing a Will, leaving a gift, and links to helpful advice on legal and tax issues.
Information for executors
Find out how to carry out the wishes of someone who has a left a gift to Blind Veterans UK in their Will.
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