Leave a Legacy

Leave a gift in your Will

Forward thinking today can help Ataxia UK find effective treatments and a cure through world-class research tomorrow. Until a cure is found, Ataxia UK is committed to supporting people who are living with ataxia, their family, friends and carers.

We understand your loved ones come first, and that you may wish to take care of family and friends before considering a gift to Ataxia UK in your Will; if you are considering it however, then please read our advice below.

Legacies are vital in helping to achieve our aims and a gift of any size is gratefully received. Leaving a gift to Ataxia UK in your Will can give you profound satisfaction in knowing that your support will live on into the future. You don’t need to be wealthy. It costs nothing now to leave a gift in your will, and gifts of all amounts are hugely appreciated.

How do I leave a gift?
If you don’t already have a Will, we recommend that you speak to a Solicitor. They will advise you on what your Will should contain to ensure your wishes are carried out. If you decide to leave a gift to Ataxia UK, please include our name and registered charity number 1102391 / SC040607

Request your Will Writing Guide by post
If you would like to receive your free Guide, including codicil form and Will writing checklist by post please complete the form below and we will ensure you receive it within 2-3 days.

Need more convincing on the importance of a legacy gift? Here's what our friend Dave had to say:

“I’m Dave. I was diagnosed with Cerebellar Ataxia early in 2018 when I was 53. My speech and handwriting were getting worse, and the ataxia symptoms were starting to be a problem.

Since getting in touch with Ataxia UK, I’ve always donated to them, gifting support to the ataxia community. Helping the charity helps them to continue research, and hopefully, raise awareness of the ataxias, which unfortunetly aren’t as well-known as some other conditions. Certainly, I had never heard of it until I myself was diagnosed, and I think that probably goes for a lot of people.

The same goes for legacies in wills, which is something I intend doing. Personally, I don’t have any dependants, and I want to see Ataxia UK continue its important work. I hope this will be my legacy: Supporting the continuation of Ataxia UK’s important work.

Ataxia UK, like other charities, depend on legacies as an important form of funding. In order to continue their work, financial worries are one less thing for them to focus on, and my legacy can help ease their financial burden."

Confidentiality
We will never pressure you to tell us your decision about leaving a gift to Ataxia UK. Anything you do tell us is confidential and is not legally binding. If you would just like to notify us that you intend to leave a gift in you Will, please email us at fundraising@ataxia.org.uk, or call 020 7582 1444 and speak to one of our friendly team (you can also write to us at Ataxia UK, 12 Broadbent Close, London, N6 5JW).

Find out more
If you would like more information, or would like a friendly chat about leaving a gift in your Will, please email: fundraising@ataxia.org.uk, or call 020 7582 1444 and speak to one of our friendly team.

Data Protection Notice: Ataxia UK takes your privacy very seriously. To read how we use and treat your data please click here. If you ever want to change how we contact you please email fundraising@ataxia.org.uk or write to us at Ataxia UK, 12 Broadbent Close, London, N6 5JW