Nearly 90% of people in South Wales plan to leave charity donation in wills
The survey also found that nearly a quarter (24.4%) of respondents are considering leaving more than £10,000 to charity in their Will
A recent survey carried out by Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale has revealed that 39.5% of people have included a charity donation in their will, with a further 47.2% planning to do so.
It is reported that the figures coincide with Free Will Writing Month which encourages people to “not only ensure they have a will in place, but also to consider remembering a charity if they can afford to do so”.
Encouragingly, the survey also found that nearly a quarter (24.4%) of respondents are considering leaving more than £10,000 to charity in their will, and more than a third (36.4%) of people leaving a charitable donation, or planning to, have chosen a charity local to them.
Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale is an independent charity that supports local older people who largely live alone and need extra support with day-to-day activities, or who sometimes just need company. The charity is heavily reliant on the generosity of legacies and is an advocate of events like Free Wills Month to highlight the importance of planning how you leave your assets when you’re gone.
Jeff Hawkings, CEO for Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale, said: “While Free Wills Month offers a prime platform to draw attention to the importance of having a Will, we run an affordable Will Writing Scheme all year round, which offers individuals the chance to officially record their wishes with one of our local trusted solicitors.
“At Age Connects, we receive a number of enquiries from people concerned about what will happen to their assets after they’re gone and who, sensibly, want to plan ahead for the future. Not only can we put them in touch with one of our entrusted solicitors, we can also assist with financial planning and equity release.”
He added: “It is a common misconception that you have to be wealthy to leave a legacy, however, even the smallest sum forms a vital contribution to our work at Age Connects and goes a very long way in assisting us to help older people in the local area.”