Leaving a gift in your will to Girlguiding

Your legacy gift will help girls to thrive

Legacy gifts help girls and young women by continuing values of empowerment and opportunity.

How your gift can make a difference

We know that the experiences girls have in guiding help shape them. With Girlguiding, girls can make a real difference in the areas they care about and do things that matter for their community. Your legacy now will help their future and impact.

Once you’ve looked after your loved ones, we would be honoured to be a part of your legacy if you decide to include us in your will.

Request a free guide to leaving a gift in your will

Request a free guide to leaving a gift in your will

Request a free guide to leaving a gift in your will
Emma, Brownie leader

Emma, Brownie leader

Since being a Brownie, Emma has made some incredible memories and been supported with opportunities to lead, find her voice and come out of her shell. She used these skills to rejoin her much loved Brownie unit as a young leader. Where Emma continues to be an adult leader to this day - helping to create treasured memories and amazing experiences for countless numbers of girls.

Libby, young leader

Libby, young leader

Inspired by Emma, Libby often told her, ‘I want to be a young leader and be just like you!’ Of course, Emma was incredibly proud when Libby forged her own guiding path and returned as a young leader with the unit too.

Girlguiding has had a huge impact on Libby’s life. It’s a safe space where she feels comfortable, confident and able to be herself. From being too shy to speak, Libby now leads activities with large groups of girls. She also found the courage to have an amazing international adventure in the USA with Girlguiding too.

 

Types of gifts you can leave

  • Residuary gifts - a share of your estate after other gifts and costs.
  • Pecuniary gifts -  A fixed sum of money.
  • Specific items - Personal possessions or property.

How to include Girlguiding in your will

  1. Decide whether to write a new will or amend an existing one.
  2. Consult a solicitor for legal advice.
  3. Use the following wording: 'I leave [type of gift] to Girlguiding, registered charity number 306016, of 17-19 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PT'.

We’ve partnered with Octopus Legacy to offer you the chance to write or update your will for free. With this simple online service, you’ll be guided through every step of the process. Plus, a legal professional will check your will.

While there’s no obligation to leave a gift to Girlguiding, every gift helps us inspire and support girls to reach their full potential.

Get started today and claim your free will online, or call 0800 773 4014 and quote the code GGFREE.

Please be aware that not all free will writing services are available in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

By planning for the future in this way and leaving a gift to Girlguiding, you can help create a world where every girl can achieve anything.

If you do wish to leave a gift in your will to Girlguiding, please include our registered charity number and address.

  • Registered office: Girlguiding, 17-19 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PT.
  • Registered charity number:  306016.

Inheritance tax and your gift

Charitable gifts can reduce inheritance tax liability. Seek professional advice to understand the benefits.

Supporting you through the process

Our legacy team and local volunteers are here to support you. Contact us at [email protected] or call 020 7592 1821.

Your questions about gifts in wills

Yes, you can change your will at any time. If you’ve already included a gift to Girlguiding and later decide to change it, whether to change the amount, the beneficiary, or remove it altogether, you can do so by:

  • Writing a new will, which automatically revokes the old one.
  • Adding a codicil, a legal document used to make minor changes to an existing will.

Our legacy team is here to help carry out the final wishes of the person who has died. We’re committed to assisting and supporting you in any way we can. For more information please contact [email protected].

You don’t have to tell us if you’ve included a gift to Girlguiding in your will, but if you feel comfortable doing so, we’d love to hear from you.

Letting us know helps us to:

  • Thank you properly for your generosity.
  • Keep you updated on the impact of legacy gifts.
  • Make sure we have the correct details to receive your gift in the future.

We understand that your will is a personal matter, and any information you share with us will be treated with complete confidence.

Wording for your solicitor

Legal wording examples for different types of gifts:

  • Residuary - 'I leave [percentage]% of the residue of my estate to Girlguiding...'
  • Pecuniary - 'I leave the sum of £[amount] to Girlguiding...'

Include charity registration number: 306016 and address: 17-19 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PT.

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Contact our legacy team

Reach out via email at [email protected] or call 020 7592 1821. We’re happy to discuss your legacy gift without obligation.

What girls do in Girlguiding

Rainbows (4-7)

Rainbows welcomes all girls from 4 to 7 years old for play, learning and tons of fun in a colourful, safe space

Brownies (7-10)

Brownies welcomes all girls from 7 to 10 years old for non-stop fun, learning and adventure

Guides (10-14)

Guides is a relaxed, welcoming space for 10-14 year olds to have fun, learn and be yourself

Rangers (14-18)

Rangers is your space – where you get together with other girls from 14 to 18 to have fun, learn more, and give back