Gifts in Wills are some of the most important gifts we receive. A powerful legacy that helps us continue our vital work, plan for the future, and create the future we want to see.
The future where everyone gets the good mental health they deserve.
With 1 in 5 UK adults experiencing a mental health problem in any given week, the prevention of poor mental health is a transformative ambition. Together, through our research, advocacy, and campaigns, we can help everyone have better mental health.
For more than 75 years we’ve been changing the way things are done when it comes to mental health. A gift in your will could safeguard another 75 years of progress, and beyond.
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Whilst there is no obligation to include a gift in your will when you write it with Farewill, we hope you will consider leaving a Gift to the Mental Health Foundation once your loved ones are provided for.
Gifts in wills make up around 25% of our income. They are absolutely vital in allowing us to conduct the research, deliver the campaigns, and create the resources needed to prevent poor mental health.
I am leaving a gift to the Mental Health Foundation in my Will because I believe in its excellence and its ability to be a force for change in mental health across the UK. Its research and campaigning work are exemplary.
My concern about mental health comes from personal experience - as a sufferer and as a volunteer in a mental health information project. I support a number of charities, but I’m particularly impressed with the Mental Health Foundation in its unbiased, open-minded search for appropriate therapies.
I’ve lived with depression on and off for the whole of my adult life. What got me through was the information and podcasts from the Mental Health Foundation. It made me realise that the way I was feeling could happen to anyone and that I am not alone.
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Every kind of gift is hugely appreciated. You don’t need to leave a large amount – a gift in your will, will have a big effect on our work. Many people choose to leave a residuary gift (a share of an estate) as it usually maintains or increases value over time, but every single gift is welcome.
You have our assurance that your gift will be administered professionally and sensitively. It's important to remember that every gift from a will that we receive is free from inheritance tax.
There are many options for help writing your will, from other free services to paid for home-visits:
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales, and The Law Society of Scotland represents solicitors in Scotland – both have a searchable database that can be used to find a professional who can help.
The Institute of Professional Will Writers also has a searchable directory
The Goodwill partnership can arrange a low-cost home-visit will which is checked and provided direct to you by a panel firm of solicitors who can also provide legal advice and storage of your signed will.
Including a gift to Mental Health Foundation in your will is really straightforward. All you have to do is give your solicitor or will writing firm our registered address and charity numbers:
Mental Health Foundation, Studio 2, 197 Long Lane, London SE1 4PD.
Registered charity no 801130 (England and Wales) and SC039714 (Scotland).
Have you already made a will? You can add the Mental Health Foundation to your will by completing a codicil. This document changes or is used when additions are made to an existing will and must be read in conjunction. We always recommend you contact a solicitor if you wish to draw up a codicil.
We have further information about how to leave a gift in your will, which we would be delighted to provide you with. If you would like this information or have any questions on leaving a gift in your will to the Mental Health Foundation or want to talk about our work, do contact our dedicated supporter care team on 020 7803 1100 and leave a message or email supporter@mentalhealth.org.uk .
If you do decide to leave us a gift in your will, do please get in touch and let us know!
Whatever you decide, thank you so much for taking the time to consider adding the Mental Health Foundation to your will.