How to leave a gift in your will to Fight for Sight

Known as a residuary gift, this is all or a percentage of what remains after debts, taxes, and other gifts have been paid. Because it is a share rather than a fixed amount, it is more likely to keep its value over time.

Known as a pecuniary gift, this is a specific amount of money you wish to leave to Fight for Sight.

This could be property, shares, jewellery, or another named item.

You can set aside a sum in your will which is left in a trust fund and given to Fight for Sight when the term of the trust fund ends.

The main types of gift are residuary, which is all or a share of your remaining assets; pecuniary, which is a fixed sum of money; and specific, which is a named item such as property or shares.

We recommend using a solicitor or qualified will-writing professional. They can make sure your will is legally valid, reflects your wishes, and takes account of your personal and financial circumstances.

We cannot give legal advice, but supporters can use our National Free Wills Network service to have a simple will written or updated by a participating local solicitor.

No. Your will is private and you do not have to tell us. However, if you choose to do so, we can thank you properly and share updates about the work you care about.

Please give them our charity name, address, and registered charity number: Fight for Sight, 50 Leman Street, London E1 8HQ. Registered charity number 1111438.

Absolutely! However, please be aware that our work and funding needs will change over time. An unrestricted gift gives us the greatest flexibility, while carefully agreed wording can help us honour a particular interest even in the face of the changing landscape of vision loss research and social advancement.

Gifts to UK charities are generally exempt from Inheritance Tax. If 10% or more of the net value of an estate is left to charity, the estate may also qualify for a reduced Inheritance Tax rate (reviewed 2026).

Using our registered charity number as well as our name and address helps identify us clearly. Your solicitor can also include wording that allows your executors to apply the gift appropriately if our name or structure changes.