Make a real difference – Leave a legacy to the Licensed Trade Charity

Legacies are an essential means of securing our future. Large or small, these generous gifts are gratefully received and are carefully used every year to provide continued support to the Licensed Trade.

In 2020 we supported over 73,000 people, awarded over £1.96 million in non-repayable grants, and had an increase of 219% in visits to our website. We also managed an increase of 123% in calls to our 24/7 Helpline, of which 41% were for emotional support. With  your help, we can continue to provide the support that makes a real difference to many  people’s lives.

Why should you write a Will?

It allows you to control how your estate is distributed without delays, confusion and costly legal disputes.

Bequests to charities are tax free and can be deducted before the final bill is calculated meaning Inland Revenue may get a smaller proportion of your estate so more money can go to your beneficiaries.

Please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk for more information

How do you make a Will?

There are a few ways you can write a will – from the pre-printed ones found in stationers to using a solicitor. It is always a good idea to use a solicitor to write a will or to check it over to make sure that it is valid and represents your wishes.

For more information on how to make a will please contact The Law Society www.lawsociety.org.uk for advice

Remembering us in your Will

If you’d like to remember the Licensed Trade Charity in your Will there are three main options:

• A specific sum (Pecuniary legacy)
• A share of your estate (Residuary legacy)
• A specific item

Once you decide what kind of gift you want to leave we suggest you ask your solicitor to use one of the following texts in your will:

Pecuniary legacy:

I give to the Licensed Trade Charity, Heatherley, London Road, Ascot SL5 8DR (Registered Charity No. 230011) the sum of [amount in figures and words] pounds for its charitable purposes. I further direct that the receipt of the treasurer or other proper officer of the Licensed Trade Charity for the time being shall be a complete and sufficient discharge to my Executors or Trustees.

Residuary legacy:

I give to the Licensed Trade Charity, Heatherley, London Road, Ascot SL5 8DR (Registered Charity No. 230011) [state the share fraction or percentage in words]

of the residue of my Estate for its charitable purposes. I further direct that the receipt of the treasurer or other proper officer of the Licensed Trade Charity for the time being shall be a complete and sufficient discharge to my Executors or Trustees.

A specific item:

I give to the Licensed Trade Charity, Heatherley, London Road, Ascot SL5 8DR (Registered Charity No. 230011) [state the specific gift you wish to give] for its charitable purposes. I further direct that the receipt of the treasurer or other proper officer of the Licensed Trade Charity for the time being shall be a complete and sufficient discharge to my Executors or Trustees.

If you have any questions please contact marketing@ltcharity.org.uk