Creating Legacies That Last

A legacy is more than a gift, it is a lasting promise to families facing childhood-acquired brain injury, now and in the future. By choosing to leave a gift in your Will to the Child Brain Injury Trust, you help ensure that children and families continue to receive the guidance, understanding, and support they need at the moments that matter most.

Legacies make it possible for us to plan ahead, grow our services, and reach more families across the UK. They help fund vital support, trusted information, and opportunities for connection, creating a future where no family feels alone and every child has the chance to thrive, whatever their journey looks like.

Invest in the future with a gift in your Will

Leaving a gift in your Will to the Child Brain Injury Trust is a powerful way to support children and families affected by childhood-acquired brain injury, both now and for generations to come. No matter the size, your legacy gift helps fund our vital services, ensuring families receive trusted guidance, emotional support, and practical help at some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

A gift in your Will also helps us look ahead. Legacy giving supports our long-term work, including national campaigns to raise awareness of childhood-acquired brain injury and efforts focused on prevention and understanding. Your generosity enables us to plan sustainably, expand our reach, and continue standing alongside families across the UK.

There are also potential tax benefits to leaving a charitable gift in your Will. Gifts to the Child Brain Injury Trust are exempt from Inheritance Tax and may help reduce the overall amount of Inheritance Tax payable on your estate, which can include savings, property, investments, pensions, and insurance policies. Since 6 April 2012, leaving at least 10% of your net taxable estate to charity can qualify for a reduced rate of Inheritance Tax.

As a small UK charity, every legacy gift makes a meaningful difference and is deeply appreciated.

Already left us a gift in your Will?

If you have already chosen to leave a gift to the Child Brain Injury Trust in your Will, we would love to hear from you. Sharing this information with us is completely confidential and not legally binding. It simply helps us to stay in touch in a way that respects your wishes and keeps you informed about the impact your generosity will make.

Your legacy gift, whatever the size, can create real, lasting change for children and families affected by childhood-acquired brain injury. It could help fund vital early intervention support in hospitals, provide one-to-one guidance for families navigating complex challenges, or allow children to access therapies, education support, and activities that build confidence and independence.

Gifts in Wills also enable us to plan for the future and expand our reach. They support national campaigns to raise awareness, influence policy, and prevent brain injuries in children. For example, a single legacy could fund a family weekend away, giving parents a chance to rest and children a chance to enjoy accessible activities in a safe and supportive environment. Another could help us develop specialist online resources, workshops, or podcasts that connect families across the UK with expert guidance and peer support.

By letting us know about your gift, you are helping us plan responsibly while ensuring we can keep you updated on the difference your generosity is making. Every legacy gift, large or small, becomes part of a lasting commitment to children and families, helping them thrive today and in the years to come.

Support for Executors

We understand that acting as an executor can feel daunting, especially if you haven’t done it before. To help guide you through the process, there are trusted resources available:

Government website: When Someone Dies
Citizens Advice: Death and Wills
Institute of Legacy Management: Guidance for Executors

If a professional executor has not been appointed, speaking with a legal advisor can offer extra peace of mind and clarity about your responsibilities.

In addition, you can find out more about inheritance tax and charitable giving by speaking to your solicitor, or visiting the HMRC website.