Legacies

Making a Will is one of the most important things to consider in life.

A Will is much more than a document. It’s the best way there is to make sure the people you care about are provided for. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to help The Children’s Society.

Gifts in Wills are vital to The Children's Society, representing over a third of our total voluntary income.

Help children like Sarah

We can provide care for children like Sarah who was eight when her step dad started sexually abusing her. When her mum didn't believe her, she ran away from home. She ended up in a children's home, but because she was bullied, she ran from there too. Sarah ended up on the streets; she took drugs and started soliciting.

The Children's Society helped Sarah to get off the street and found her somewhere to live.

'I was so relieved to speak to someone who believed what had happened to me. I can't tell you what a difference they made. From that point on my life got better. I'm independent now and for the first time in my life I have something to look forward to.'
–Sarah, aged 14

Few people who read Sarah's story remain unmoved by it. It is essential for us to make sure that this vital source of funding continues into the future. We hope that you will consider remembering The Children's Society when you make or update your Will.

Contact: Pauline Mayer, legacies@childrenssociety.org.uk, telephone: 0845 300 1128.