Willanthropy is a fairly new term in the world of estate planning, developed to reflect the process of leaving charitable gifts in Wills.
This practice is often promoted along with Remember a Charity Week, which last took place in September 2025. Many Will writing solicitors in North Wales have seen testators think about leaving a legacy in their Wills to a charity of their choice.
Almost a fifth of people who are aged 40 or over and who want to donate to a charity have decided to do this via a gift in their Will, This is an increase from previous year’s figure of 5%, and one which seems set to rise year on year. It has also been calculated that more people are considering leaving a charitable donation in their Will, when previously only a small percent of individuals had considered this.
Generally speaking, it’s thought that people who embrace Willanthropy are older and less likely to have children, so are keen to leave their assets to what they consider to be a good cause rather than their estate going into full or partial intestacy. Wills solicitors in North Wales have also recognised that many of these individuals have substantial wealth, though even those with less money can add a charitable gift to their Will. Additional benefits can include tax incentives and creating a legacy.
Speak to us at Bennett Smith Solicitors now and ask us to arrange a meeting with one of our legal advisors, who will discuss your options for leaving a charity gift in your Will.
