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Gifts in Wills
Crohn’s and Colitis distance us from the lives we want to live. But what if being free from these conditions wasn’t out of reach?
You can be part of the generation turning research excellence into real-world breakthroughs.
Leave a gift in your Will and bring us closer to a cure.
Why include a gift in your Will
Gifts in Wills are a vital source of funding for our work.
They provide vital support and transform care to improve understanding of Crohn’s and Colitis.
Simultaneously, they drive the critical research needed to deliver medical breakthroughs and ultimate cures.
How to leave a gift in your Will
Including a gift in your Will to Crohn’s & Colitis UK is simple.
Find out about the things you’ll need to consider, as well as the different ways to leave a gift in your Will, so you can choose what’s right for you.
Write or update your Will for free
Writing or updating your Will can sometimes feel like a daunting (and expensive) task - with a simple will usually costing around £150-300 – and as much as £1000+ for something more complicated. That's why we’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy, so you can use their easy-to-use service to write or update your Will for free*.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Will my family or friends miss out if I leave a gift to charity?
No, family and friends always come first. But if, after taking care of them, you have even a small amount left, a gift to Crohn’s & Colitis UK in your Will could make all the difference to a cause you care about.
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I don’t have much to give, is it still worth leaving a gift in my Will?
Yes! Gifts of all shapes and sizes, no matter how big or small, help bring us closer to a cure for Crohn’s and Colitis.
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Do I need to pay tax on gifts left to charity?
No, gifts left to charity in your Will are tax-free.
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How can I reduce inheritance tax by leaving a gift to charity?
If you leave 10% or more of your net estate* to charity in your Will, then the overall amount of inheritance tax you have to pay will reduce from 40% to 36%.
*The net value is the estate’s total value minus any debts. Visit gov.uk for more information.
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How do I update my Will to include a charity?
Updating your Will to include a charity is easy — read our guide on how to change your Will for instructions
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Can I decide how my gift is used by Crohn’s & Colitis UK?
Yes, but it is best to discuss this with us first so we can make sure it’s
possible for us to use your gift in the way you want.
My family experience IBD, and I want to play my part to support them
Christina has generously included a gift to Crohn’s & Colitis UK in her Will, in the hope that it will help the charity’s mission to make a world free from Crohn’s and Colitis possible.
Get in touch
If you’d like to talk to us or have any questions, you can contact us by:
More information you might be interested in
Practical information on how to include a gift in your Will (such as types of gifts, things to consider and frequently asked questions), examples of the real impact our work is having on the lives of people living with Crohn’s and Colitis, a useful glossary to gifts in Wills terminology which explains some of the legal terms you are likely to come across when writing or updating your Will and information about our free* gifts in Wills service.
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Last updated: 22/07/2026
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