For over 30 years, Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants has stood alongside people rebuilding their lives after seeking safety in the UK. Every day we see the extraordinary difference that kindness, community and practical support can make.
A gift in your Will is one way to ensure that this work can continue for generations to come.
After taking care of your loved ones, even a small percentage of your estate could help future generations of people seeking sanctuary to access friendship, advice, English classes, wellbeing activities and opportunities to rebuild their lives with dignity.
Why leave a gift to Islington Centre?
Legacy gifts help charities plan for the future. They allow us to continue providing vital support to people who have been forced to leave everything behind, helping them to build new lives and become part of our community.
Every legacy, whatever its size, is a lasting expression of compassion and hope.
How to leave a gift in your Will
Leaving a gift in your Will is simple. You can:
- include a share (or percentage) of your estate
- leave a specific sum of money
- leave a particular item or asset
If you already have a Will, you may be able to add a gift through a simple amendment known as a codicil.
If you would like to make or update your Will, we can put you in touch with trusted Will-writing providers who offer free or low-cost services.
Free Will-writing Services
We’ve partnered with FreeWills.co.uk to provide you with the opportunity
to make your fully comprehensive legally-binding Will for free. You can
make your personalised Will online in three simple steps, from the comfort
of your own home and have the added re-assurance that your Will will be
checked, vetted and approved by a solicitor.
There is no obligation to leave a gift to Islington Centre when using the service, but many people choose to remember a charity that has been important to them once they have taken care of family and loved ones.
Prefer to use your own solicitor?
You’re very welcome to use your own solicitor or professional adviser instead. If you would like to leave a gift to Islington Centre in your Will, your solicitor may find the following information helpful:
Charity name: Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants
Registered charity number: 1099962
If you or your solicitor would like suggested wording for your Will, or if you have any questions about leaving a gift, please get in touch with us. We’d be delighted to help.
Letting us know
There is absolutely no obligation to tell us if you decide to leave a gift in your Will. However, if you choose to let us know, we would love the opportunity to thank you and keep you updated on the difference your future gift will make.
Any information you share with us will be treated in confidence, and you remain free to change your Will at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be wealthy to leave a legacy?
Not at all. Gifts of every size make a meaningful difference. Many people choose to leave a small percentage of their estate after family and friends have been provided for.
Can I change my mind?
Yes. Your Will can be updated whenever your circumstances or wishes change.
Do I have to use your Will-writing partners?
Yes, we do. We work with FreeWills.co.uk to offer free and low-cost wills, but you are very welcome to use your own solicitor instead.
Thank you
However you choose to support Islington Centre, thank you. Your generosity helps create a community where people seeking sanctuary can find welcome, belonging and the opportunity to thrive.
If you would like to talk to us about leaving a gift in your Will, please contact:
Jonathan Buckerfield
Joint Head of Fundraising and Communications
jonathan@islingtoncentre.co.uk
Please note: Islington Centre does not provide legal advice. We recommend seeking independent legal advice when making or updating your Will.
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