A gift in your Will

By remembering Freedom from Torture in your Will, you can ensure your commitment to transforming the lives of those who have experienced torture and persecution will continue into the future.

Legacy gifts make up more than 25% of our annual income. Although we don’t know what the future holds, gifts in Wills enable us to continue to:

  • Offer the rehabilitation and therapy survivors of torture so desperately need
  • Protect survivors in the UK and make sure they are not returned to their countries of origin to face the risk of further torture
  • Publicly hold states responsible for torture to account and defend the human rights of survivors both nationally and internationally

How to leave a gift in your Will

Writing a Will might seem daunting but it can actually be a very straightforward process and give you peace of mind.

Download a copy of our legacy information pack

Need help? See below to find out more or contact us via 020 7697 7788 or [email protected]. We'll be delighted to help you.

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If you don’t already have a Will we strongly recommend that you contact a solicitor.

If you do not have a solicitor, the Law Society can help you find a suitable solicitor in your area. Contact the Law Society on 020 7242 1222 or visit Find A Solicitor.

Types of gift

Legacy gifts come in several different forms. These include:

  • Residuary gifts – This is a percentage of the value of your estate once all other payments have been made (e.g. funeral expenses, pecuniary and specific legacies). This type of gift is especially valuable because, unlike a pecuniary gift, it retains its value over time.
  • Pecuniary gifts – This is a fixed amount of money.
  • Specific gifts – For example an antique, a piece of jewellery or land, buildings or investments that you wish to pass on.
  • Your solicitor will be able to help you decide which type of gift is right for you.

Suggested wording

Your solicitor can also advise you on suitable wording to include a gift to Freedom from Torture in your Will. Our suggested wording is:

"I give free of inheritance tax to Freedom from Torture Registered Charity Number: 1000340 of 111 Isledon Road, London N7 7JW [ insert the details of your gift here, e.g. 10% of the residue of my estate ] to be used for its general charitable purposes. I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or duly authorised officer at Freedom from Torture shall be a full and sufficient discharge for my Executors."

Codicil

If you already have a Will but wish to include a gift to Freedom from Torture you can do so easily by adding a Codicil. Your solicitor can organise this to ensure the new instructions align with your existing Will.

Keeping your Will safe

Once your Will and any Codicils are completed, signed and witnessed you will need to keep the documents in a safe place; it can be a good idea to leave a copy with your solicitor. Let your

Executors (the people you have chosen to carry out the terms of your Will) know where it is stored.

National Free Wills Network

We are members of the National Free Wills Network, which can help you – if you are aged 55 or older – to get your Will drafted or updated free of charge. The service co-ordinator writes to you with details of solicitors in your area who are part of the scheme. You then receive a voucher to present to the solicitor when you make your appointment.

To find out more, fill in this form.

Free Digital Wills with FareWill

Visit FareWill to receive a free Will through our partner Farewill. We believe that everyone should have a valid Will and there is no obligation to leave a gift in your Will to use this service. However, many supporters consider remembering Freedom from Torture with a gift in recognition of a cause close to their hearts. This service is currently only available to supporters in England and Wales and can only be used for simple estates. A telephone service is also available. Find out more about FareWill.

Letting us know about your gift

Although you don’t have to tell us if you have chosen to leave a legacy to Freedom From Torture, doing so gives us the opportunity to thank you for your commitment, plan ahead for the future and keep you updated on our work if you would like that. If you do choose to let us know about your gift, we will keep any information confidential and you can change your mind at any time. Please contact 020 7697 7788 or [email protected].

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Further information

If you would like to find out more about leaving a gift to Freedom From Torture in your Will or to participate in the National Free Wills Network scheme, please call 020 7697 7788 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, fill in the form below and we will send you an introductory pack via email.

If you would like to find out more about leaving a gift to Freedom from Torture in your Will or to participate in the National Free Wills Network scheme, please call 020 7697 7788 or email [email protected].

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Although I cannot stop torture being used, I can give my long term support to your work to help heal some of the wounds inflicted on these victims, and this will in a small way balance the destructive aspects of torture.

Freedom from Torture legacy pledger