Leave a gift in your Will
Leave a lasting legacy with a gift to Guts UK Charity.
Our guts have been misunderstood, undervalued and underfunded for decades. Together, we can change that.
In 1971, our founders got together and decided they wanted to do something to end the pain and suffering that people living with digestive conditions face.
A lot has changed since then but there is so much still to do. More than 50 years on, we haven’t yet achieved our founder’s goals.
With your support, we can continue to provide expert information and support to those who need us, and fund life-changing research that can lead to earlier diagnosis, kinder treatments and ultimately, a cure.
Consider supporting Guts UK with a gift in your will. Together, we can get to grips with guts.
David and Steve’s story
When David’s husband, Steve, was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis in 2020, they turned to Guts UK for information and support.
“After Steve died, I wanted to learn more and join the fight to find a cure for this terrible disease. I connected with Guts UK and discovered an incredible team dedicated to supporting, raising awareness and funding research into digestive disorders. My close involvement in the charity has shown me first hand their amazing work, which is why I’m leaving a charitable gift in my Will.”
Gifts like Davids help us to make sure we can continue to be there for everyone that needs us.
Iris’ Story
Julia’s mother Iris passed away due to stomach cancer. Wishing to discover what crucial work and research Guts UK were doing into digestive cancers, Julia called Team Guts UK to discuss leaving a charitable gift in her Will.
“I asked the surgeon if he would have been able to do anything if she was 30 years younger (as mum was 87 at the time). He said no.”
Our research has the capacity to diagnose earlier, develop new, kinder treatments and ultimately discover a cure. Julia’s future gift ensures Guts UK can continue to bring about important change in this misunderstood area of health.
Margaret and Jack’s story
After reading about Guts UK’s research prizes focusing on the liver, Margaret was prompted to contact us and tell us about her legacy plans.
Her husband, Jack, needed a liver transplant after contracting Weil’s disease (as a keen canoeist), a bacterial condition that is carried through animals (normally rats). Jack was lucky enough to receive a transplant and lived a happy life into retirement.
Margaret’s legacy will ensure that she and Jack are part of future research into the liver.
Kate’s Story
Kate found Guts UK through Instagram and loved what we stood for. After taking part in our first #GUTSelfie campaign, Kate became an important part of our online community.
We were honoured when she told us that she and her husband had chosen to leave a charitable gift to us in their Will.
If you’d like to know more about leaving a gift to charity in your Will, or if you’d like to learn more about what we do at Guts UK, we’d love to hear from you.
Please email us at info@gutscharity.org.uk or call our Fundraising team on 020 7486 0341.
Frequently asked questions:
Do I have to be wealthy to leave a gift in my Will?
You don’t have to be wealthy at all to leave a gift in your Will. A gift of any size will truly make a difference to Guts UK and the people we support in the future.
Each legacy donation we receive gets us one step closer to funding crucial research, and helps us to answer pertinent questions surrounding life-changing digestive conditions for those that need it most.
Am I able to leave my gift to a specific area?
Of course. We’d happily answer any questions you have about this.
Most supporters leave a general gift in their Will, which allows us to fund research, provide expert information and raise awareness where it is most needed, when the gift is realised.
We understand that leaving a gift in your Will to a charity isn’t a decision taken lightly, and if you have a preferred area of our work to support, we’d be happy to talk to you. Please contact us today.
Is writing a Will expensive?
Costs vary depending on the complexity of the Will and your own personal circumstances. You should discuss this with your solicitor.
Your Will is the one of the most important documents you’ll ever create, so we recommend seeking professional advice. Find a solicitor here.
Will I pay less tax if I leave a gift to charity?
Yes. Any gifts left to registered UK charities can help reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax that will be paid on your estate.
For more information, discuss this with your solicitor.
Do I need to inform you if I leave a gift in my Will?
No. You don’t have to tell us your decision to leave a gift in your Will and we’ll always respect your right to privacy.
Should you wish to share this with us, we’d love to hear from you so we can thank you and display our gratitude.
What wording should I include in my Will?
We recommend you discuss this with your solicitor, as this depends on the type of gift you wish to leave.
However, should you choose to leave a gift to Guts UK, it’s vital you include our full name, registered address and charity number:
Guts UK Charity
2 St Andrews Place
London
NW1 4LB
Registered Charity Number: 1137029
