Writing Your Will

Nature faces unprecedented challenges. Habitat loss, climate change and pollution continue to put pressure on the wildlife we all value. By remembering Lancashire Wildlife Trust in your Will, you become part of the long term solution.

Legacy gifts allow us to:

• Restore peatlands, wetlands, woodlands and wildflower meadows.
• Protect rare and threatened species.
• Create bigger, better and more connected habitats.
• Inspire children and communities to value and care for nature.
• Respond to future conservation challenges wherever the need is greatest.

Unlike many sources of funding, gifts left in Wills provide vital, flexible income that helps us plan confidently for the future and invest where it will make the greatest difference.

Every gift makes a difference

Many people assume they need to leave a substantial amount for it to have an impact. The truth is that every gift, regardless of its value, becomes part of something much bigger.

A modest legacy might help restore a stretch of wetland, plant native trees or provide essential equipment for conservation volunteers. Combined with gifts from other generous supporters, it helps create thriving habitats where wildlife can flourish.

Nature doesn't measure generosity by the size of a gift. It benefits from the collective commitment of people who care enough to leave the world in a better state than they found it.

An investment that lasts for generations

When you leave a gift to Lancashire Wildlife Trust in your Will, you're investing in cleaner rivers, healthier peatlands, flourishing woodlands and abundant wildlife.

You're helping to ensure that future generations can experience the call of curlews over open moorland, watch dragonflies skim across wetlands and enjoy landscapes rich in birdsong and wildflowers.

Unlike many investments, this is one that continues to deliver benefits long after your lifetime. Every habitat restored stores carbon, improves water quality, reduces flood risk and provides a home for wildlife, creating lasting value for both people and nature.

Looking after those closest to you

For many people, family and loved ones will always come first. After making provision for those who matter most, choosing to leave even a small gift to Lancashire Wildlife Trust is a powerful way to reflect your values and create a lasting legacy.

It's a chance to protect the places you love, the wildlife you've enjoyed throughout your life and the landscapes you hope future generations will inherit.

When you choose to leave a gift in your Will to Lancashire Wildlife Trust, you're making an investment in the future of nature. It's a simple decision that can have a lasting impact, helping to restore habitats, protect threatened species and create healthier landscapes for generations to come.

The size of your gift doesn't matter. Whether you leave a percentage of your estate, a fixed sum or simply what's left after providing for family and friends, every legacy helps us continue our work to protect the wildlife and wild places that make Lancashire so special.

We want to make sure writing your will feels comfortable and accessible, that's why we've partnered with two great organisations who can help you decide how to give based on what feels appropriate for you.

Whether you're ready to get started writing your will, or you'd like a little more information first, we've provided some resources below to help you.