Why Thousands of People Choose to Leave a Gift in Their Will
A Will is about more than money and possessions.
It is a reflection of the people, experiences and causes that have mattered throughout your life.
That is why so many people choose to leave a gift to charity in their Will. For some, it is a way to say thank you. For others, it is about continuing to support something they believe in. And for many, it is simply a way to leave behind a little more kindness.
Here are some of the reasons people choose to do it.
1. To support a cause that has touched their life
People often leave gifts to organisations they feel personally connected to.
That connection may come from their own experience, something a loved one has been through, or simply a cause they have supported for many years.
For The Care Workers’ Charity, that could be someone who has worked in care themselves, someone whose parent or partner received care, or someone who has seen first-hand the difference care workers make.
2. To say thank you
Sometimes a legacy gift is simply a lasting thank you.
Care workers are there during some of the most important and vulnerable moments in people’s lives.
They offer practical support, reassurance, companionship and dignity.
For families, the impact of that care can stay with them for years.
Leaving a gift in your Will can be one way of recognising that support and helping future care workers too.
3. To make their values live on
Many people want their Will to reflect not only who they loved, but what they stood for.
Kindness. Compassion. Fairness. Community.
Leaving a charitable gift allows those values to continue beyond your lifetime.
A gift to The Care Workers’ Charity can help continue a legacy of care by supporting care workers when they face difficult moments in their own lives.
4. To help future generations
Legacy giving is also about looking forward.
A gift left today can help organisations continue their work for years to come.
For The Care Workers’ Charity, that means helping make sure future care workers can still access support during financial hardship, crisis and difficult periods in their lives.
It is a way of helping people you may never meet, but whose work will continue to matter to families across the UK.
5. Because every gift can make a difference
You do not have to leave a large amount to create a meaningful legacy.
Every gift, large or small, can contribute to the support The Care Workers’ Charity provides.
After taking care of the people closest to you, you may choose to leave a set amount, a percentage of your estate, or another gift that feels right for you.
What matters is the impact that gift can have.
Write your Will for free with Octopus Legacy
From 7 September to 31 October 2026, The Care Workers’ Charity is partnering with Octopus Legacy for Free Wills Month.
Through our partnership, you can write or update your Will for free with Octopus Legacy and take an important step towards making sure your wishes are clearly recorded.
After providing for your loved ones, you may also choose to leave a gift to The Care Workers’ Charity, helping us continue to support care workers for generations to come.
There is no obligation to leave a gift. Your Will should always reflect your own wishes and priorities.
Whether you are writing your first Will or reviewing one you already have, this can be a good opportunity to make sure your plans reflect the life you have now.
Not sure whether you need to write a new Will or update the one you already have? Octopus Legacy’s estate-planning quiz can help you understand where you stand and suggest useful next steps.