Gifts in Wills make a huge difference to our charity. This generous and incredibly selfless support means that we can restore even more damaged wild places, continue helping rare wildlife to thrive and inspire as many people to care for nature as possible.

The intertwined climate and nature crises threaten to rob us of the irreplaceable natural heritage we depend on not only for our physical wellbeing, but our mental health too. Gifts in Wills, no matter how small or large, mean we can re-wet damaged and degraded peat bogs - turning them back into carbon-storing super habitats home to special wildlife. Gifts in Wills mean we can expand our reedbeds - offering rare bitterns more room to breed. Gifts in Wills also mean we can run events and workshops in urban communities that struggle with access to nature.

Lancashire Wildlife Trust Fundraising Officer, Megan, says:

"A donation in your Will gives essential support for our conservation work. This one thoughtful gesture is a powerful gift which allows us to continue to empower local communities to preserve wildlife, and means our conservation team can continue providing safe spaces for wild creatures to flourish. Gifts in Wills also help us keep our nature reserves open and thriving for the enjoyment of all.

"In whatever form your gift may take, it is hugely appreciated by our teams and we couldn’t do our work without you."

Former head judge of Strictly Come Dancing, Len Goodman, will be lending his support to Remember a Charity Week, having altered his own Will to include a charity close to his heart.

Len Goodman, head judge on Dancing with the Stars, commented:

“I am honoured to be supporting Remember A Charity Week for the fourth year running and to have the opportunity to meet some of the inspiring people working hard for a range of charitable causes.

"I really hope this week will encourage more people to leave a gift, however big or small, after they’ve gone. I’ve included a charitable gift in my Will after my family has been taken care of – it’s so simple and it really does make an enormous difference!”

Rob Cope, Director of Remember A Charity, says:

“It’s so inspiring that we’ve reached this milestone of one million Brits leaving gifts to charity in their Wills. We really hope that this will become increasingly common, and that the number of people supporting charities in this way will continue to rise. Leaving a gift in your Will is a wonderful way to support charities in continuing to do amazing work and also provides an opportunity for your legacy to live on after you’ve gone.”