Remember Liberty in your will
"THE FIGHT THAT IS NEVER DONE"
Your values can live on
For almost a century, Liberty supporters have helped stand up to injustice, protect people’s human rights and hold the Government to account. Together we have fought against the rise of fascism, challenged censorship and state surveillance, and defended the right to protest.
We know there will always be new threats to our rights and freedoms. This is why Liberty’s first President E.M. Forster described our work as “the fight that is never done”.
By including Liberty in your will, your support for human rights will live on long into the future – helping to protect the rights of future generations.
Supporting us through your Will
Liberty’s work is made possible by the kindness of people who leave us a gift in their will. Many people think that only the very wealthy leave money to charities in their will, but this really isn’t the case. A gift of any size – even 1 or 2 % of your estate – will help make sure Liberty can fight injustice and abuses of power in the years to come.
Writing or updating your will is simpler than you might think and our free gifts in wills guide has lots of useful information to help you get started.
How to write or update your will
Writing a will is something we all put off but it’s so important and really quite straightforward. It is a last chance to remember the people and causes you care about and helps avoid confusion and stress for loved ones at a difficult time.
If you don’t already have a solicitor, the Law Society can help you find one local to you. Call 020 7320 5650 or visit solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk
You can also use one of our free will services and have your will written or updated free of charge.
>> Write or update your will for free with one of our free will schemes.
The Civil Liberties Trust
You can leave a gift either directly to Liberty or to our charitable sister organisation, the Civil Liberties Trust. Liberty is not a charity, which leaves us free to carry out all the work necessary to protect and promote human rights.
The Civil Liberties Trust is a registered charity (no. 1024948) which supports the charitable parts of Liberty’s work. Gifts made to the Civil Liberties Trust are exempt from Inheritance Tax (IHT) and may reduce the tax liability for your loved ones if your estate is over the IHT threshold. Your solicitor or financial advisor will be able to give you more information, or you can find out more on gov.uk.
Contact us
If you would like to have a chat about leaving a gift in your will, or if you have any questions, please contact Jenny on 020 7378 3650, email jennyg@libertyhumanrights.org.uk or write to Liberty House, 26-30 Strutton Ground, London, SW1P 2HR.
If you are an executor of an estate Jenny can also answer any questions you might have.
Thank you for considering this special way of supporting our work. With your help we will always be ready to continue the fight.