Remember a Charity Week

This Remember a Charity Week, we’re celebrating the power of gifts in Wills and the extraordinary difference they make to the lives of blind and partially sighted people.

For RNIB, gifts in Wills make up more than a third of our income. They help us provide vital services today, while giving us the ability to plan for the future.

From accessible books and technology to emotional support and practical advice, your legacy can help make sure people with sight loss can live the lives they choose – now and for generations to come.

“RNIB is my loyal and trusted best friend, supporter and guiding hand. They’re there when I need them most. They stand by their promise to make a positive difference and have never let me down when I’ve reached out to them in difficult times.”

Amrit knows first-hand the difference RNIB can make. She has received support which has helped her live a full and independent life with sight loss, including pursuing her passion for dance.

Our support wouldn’t be possible without legacy giving. By leaving a gift in your Will, you’re helping to create a future that makes sure people like Amrit can continue to get the support they need.

There are many reasons why people choose to leave a gift in their Will to RNIB. For some, it’s about helping make sure services are there for future generations.

“It’s a comfort that RNIB is there to offer help and advice and support for people so that they’re not alone and in memory of my dad, who had sight loss for a number of years, but also so that RNIB can carry on helping as many people as possible in the future.”

For others, it’s a personal connection to sight loss or a desire to pass on hope.

“I have diabetic retinopathy and dry eyes. I hope my legacy gift will enable RNIB to help others, like me, to cope with sight loss in any way needed.”

Making a Will is one of the best ways to look after the people and causes that matter most to you.

We understand that your loved ones come first, and leaving a gift to RNIB doesn’t have to change that. Once you’ve taken care of the people closest to you, you can choose to leave a gift to charity. This can be as small or as large as you want, depending on your personal circumstances and what’s important to you.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to write their Will with confidence and ease. That’s why we work with trusted partners to offer straightforward and accessible Will writing services at no cost to you.

Our free guide contains all the information you’ll need to write or update your Will, answers to frequently asked questions and details of our free Will writing services. If you need extra support, you can call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999.

Alternatively, all you need to leave a gift in your Will to RNIB are a few details for your solicitor:

Registered office RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People), The Grimaldi Building, 154a Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JE. A registered charity in England and Wales (no. 226227) and Scotland (no. SC039316). Also operating in Northern Ireland.