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Adding us to your Will

Whether making your first Will, 
or updating an existing Will, it's easy to 
leave a legacy to Cancer Research UK.

A gift to us in your Will has the power to touch the lives of millions

Whichever way you choose to make or update your Will it's absolutely vital to include our full name. Please specify that you are leaving your gift to "Cancer Research UK, Registered Charity Nos.1089464 and SC041666". If you simply leave it to "Cancer Research" your gift may not reach us.

 
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Contact a solicitor or professional Willwriter

  

FreeWill Service
You can find a solicitor in your area through the Law Society. Alternatively, you could contact The Institute of Professional Willwriters.  

If you are aged over 55 you can use our Cancer Research UK FreeWill Service to make or update your Will. 

 
 

Types of legacy

There are a few different types of legacies. Your solicitor will be able to help and advise you on which one would be best for you.

A gift of a percentage of your estate (residuary) will make the biggest difference to beating cancer – because it will keep its value better than a gift of a fixed sum of money (pecuniary). It's also an easy way to provide for the causes that are important to you after loved ones have been looked after.

Why leave a gift?

We are entirely funded by the public, so we rely on donations to carry out our groundbreaking research. See how we are using legacy gifts to help save lives.

Questions about leaving a gift in your Will or the FreeWill Service?

Take a look at our frequently asked questions, contact your local solicitor or call our Legacy Information Line on 0300 123 1862. We will be happy to help with any questions you may have.