A Will is one of the most important documents you'll ever make. It's the only way to secure the future of the people and causes you care about. We know that the process can seem daunting and costly and all too often people put off this vital task.
Talk it through
We have a team of regionally based Wills and Legacy Advisors who offer confidential and impartial advice to anyone who wants to make a Will or leave a legacy to RNIB. They can talk to you over the phone or in person and although they will not actually write your Will for you, they can ensure that you have all the information you need to take to your solicitor.
Reduced solicitor costs
Your local advisor can also give you details of solicitors in your area who have agreed to prepare Wills for RNIB supporters at very favourable rates. Some of the solicitors have also been trained by RNIB to be sensitive to the needs of people with sight problems.
Use the online form to ask your local advisor to contact us and see if there's a participating solicitor near you. Alternatively email legacyservices@rnib.org.uk or call us on 0845 600 0313 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).
Free Will guide
This leaflet is full of useful information on making or amending your Will and is available free in a variety of formats.
To receive your free copy, complete our free Will guide request form. Alternatively email legacyservices@rnib.org.uk or call us on 0845 600 0313 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).
Suggested standard wording for leaving a legacy to RNIB
The following are examples of what you need to write in your Will if you want to include a legacy to RNIB.
Wording for a pecuniary bequest
"I give to the Royal National Institute of Blind People at 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE (registered charity number 226227) the sum of £…… (free of all taxes) for its charitable purposes, and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or authorised officer will be sufficient discharge to my executor/s."
Wording for a residuary bequest
"I give my residuary estate to the Royal National Institute of Blind People at 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE (registered charity number 226227) for its charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other authorised officer will be sufficient discharge to my executors."