How to remember us in your will

Types of gifts in wills

There are several ways to leave a gift in your will. You could leave:

• a share of your estate once other gifts and payments have been made
• a fixed sum, the value of which may decrease over time as the cost of living increases.

You could also name a particular item in your will - a piece of jewellery, for example - or perhaps you might want to leave some land or an area of woodland.

Most charitable gifts in wills are tax free and you may be able to reduce the amount of inheritance tax payable. Your professional adviser will be able to help you and there is more information in our frequently asked questions.

Leaving land or woodland to us

Many people kindly think of us when they are planning the future of their own wood or land, and we are very grateful to be considered in this way. However, as we hope you will appreciate, certain factors must be taken into account before we are able to accept a gift of this nature.

Each potential gift must be considered very carefully to ensure that your wishes are fully taken into account and that we have the resources necessary to offer the wood, or land the attention it deserves.

As a charity, we have limited resources and a responsibility to direct them in the most effective way. Our policy is to conserve substantial areas of ancient woodland and acquire land for tree planting to create networks of valuable wildlife habitat across the UK.

If you are considering this generous gesture, please do get in touch using the details below. We’d be very happy to discuss all the options with you.