Making a Will

Leaving a gift in your Will to World Horse Welfare will help us continue our work tackling every aspect of horse welfare. Every gift, no matter the size, will make a difference to the lives of vulnerable horses in the UK and overseas.

A step-by-step guide to leaving a gift in your Will

1. Find a solicitor

We recommend that you seek advice from a solicitor or legal professional when writing your Will.

2. Decide what type of gift you would like to leave:

• A percentage of your estate – also known as a residuary gift
  A share of the total value of your remaining assets, after you’ve provided for your loved ones and all costs have been paid. This is the most valuable type of gift for World Horse Welfare as the value won’t change over time with inflation.

• A fixed amount – also known as a pecuniary gift
  A specific sum of money left as a gift in your Will to World Horse Welfare.

• Specific gifts
  A specific item – this could be a piece of jewellery, a property, shares, or land. In most cases, the charity will sell the item and use the proceeds to continue our mission of helping horses everywhere.

3. Write your Will

To leave a gift in your Will to World Horse Welfare you will need to include our charity details below:

Charity name

World Horse Welfare

Registered charity numbers

England and Wales – 206658
Scotland – SCO38384

Registered address

Anne Colvin House
Snetterton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR16 2LR

See below our recommended wording to include in your Will to ensure your wishes are made clear. 

For a pecuniary gift

1.1 I GIVE to WORLD HORSE WELFARE of Anne Colvin House Snetterton Norfolk NR16 2LR (Registered Charity Number: 206658 and SCO38384) (free of all taxes and duties payable in consequence of my death) the higher sum of [   ] pounds. 

OR: Index linked:  

The said sum multiplied by the index figure of the Retail Prices Index for the month immediately preceding my death and divided by the index figure of the Retail Prices Index for the month immediately preceding the date hereof for its general charitable purposes. 

1.2 FOR the purposes hereof of the phrase “Retail Prices Index” shall mean in the United Kingdom General Index of Retail Prices as maintained by the Office for National Statistics or any index substituted therefor. 

1.3 I DECLARE that the receipt of the person who purports to be the Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the said charity shall be an effectual discharge to my Trustees who shall not be concerned as to the application thereof 

For a residuary gift 

This will depend on how the remainder of the Will has been written in terms of the definition of the residue of the estate – however it will need to include such things as: 

1.1 As to [   ] such parts for WORLD HORSE WELFARE of Anne Colvin House Snetterton Norfolk NR16 2LR (Registered Charity Number: 206658 and SCO38384) for its general charitable purposes or 

1.2 As to [   ] percentage for WORLD HORSE WELFARE of Anne Colvin House Snetterton Norfolk NR16 2LR (Registered Charity Number: 206658 and SCO38384) for its general charitable purposes or 

1.3 Upon trust for WORLD HORSE WELFARE f Anne Colvin House Snetterton Norfolk NR16 2LR (Registered Charity Number: 206658 and SCO38384) for its general charitable purposes and 

1.4 I DECLARE that the receipt of the person who purports to be the Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the said charity shall be an effectual discharge to my Trustees who shall not be concerned as to the application thereof 

Specific legacy of a horse

1.1 I GIVE (free of all duties and taxes payable in consequence of my death) any horse that I own as of the date of my death together with its veterinary records to WORLD HORSE WELFARE of Anne Colvin House Snetterton Norfolk NR16 2LR (Registered Charity Number: 206658 and SCO38384) for its general charitable purposes. I make this gift in the full knowledge and understanding the said charity will seek to rehome that/those animal(s), although they are not under any obligation to do so 

1.2 I DECLARE that the receipt of the person who purports to be the Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the said charity shall be an effectual discharge to my Trustees who shall not be concerned as to the application thereof  

1.3. I DECLARE that the expense of transporting and delivering said horse(s) mentioned in sub clause [1.] of the Clause to World Horse Welfare and the cost of insuring the said horse(s) until [he/she/they] have been delivered or collected by World Horse Welfare shall be borne by the residue of my estate 

If you need help with writing or updating your Will, we offer a free Will-writing service with two trusted, expert providers – The National Free Wills Network and Farewill. Find out more about how you can write your Will for free.

4. Appoint your Executor(s)

An Executor is the person or people responsible for carrying out the instructions in your Will to ensure your wishes are met.

5. Let us know

We understand that Wills are a personal matter and we fully respect your right to keep your gift private. However, knowing about the gift that you have chosen to leave World Horse Welfare not only enables us to plan effectively, but it also means that we can thank you properly. Anything you share with us remains confidential and is not legally binding.

Please email legacy@worldhorsewelfare.org or call Georgia on +44(0)1953 497239 Our office hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Information for Executors

If you are looking to make a payment from a Will, please contact Bev or Natalie in our Legacy Administration team by email at legacydept@worldhorsewelfare.org or by calling +44(0)1953 497250.