Let's build a better future for women and girls
We asked members of our team what they hope to see in 50 years' time.
"My children will be 61 and 56. They may well be parents! They may be grandparents! If so, they will just have raised the most 'consent literate' generation that we have ever seen! I will have done some serious groundwork in opening up conversations and setting boundaries – but it will just be second nature to them."
"No survivor will face the disbelief and scrutiny that some face today when disclosing to people and institutions around them. Instead, we will put survivors first and ensure they are never made to feel they carry the shame of what happened to them."
"Imagine no sexual violence at all and all the focus being on healing generational trauma."
Do you share our hopes for the year 2074?
If so, please do think about leaving us a gift in your will. We would be so grateful for any amount you feel able to give.
Together, we can create a future where sexual violence and abuse is a thing of the past.
Want to chat before leaving us a gift in your will?
Just email us at fundraising@rapecrisis.org.uk and our Fundraising Lead will be in touch.
How to make a will
There are a few ways to make a will. But, whichever option you choose, it's important to be really clear and specific about where you want your money, property and possessions to go.
❗ Please note that we are only sharing general information and links you might find useful. This information is not legal advice.
If you want to leave Rape Crisis England & Wales a gift in your will, please make sure to include our full name, address and charity registration number.
Address: Suite E7.2 Joseph’s Well, Hanover Walk, Leeds, LS3 1AB
Charity registration number: 1155140
Thank you so much for your generosity!
Write it yourself
It’s possible to write your own will. Templates are quite cheap and easy to find online or in stationery shops. But leaving out certain details could make your will invalid so you need to be careful with this option.
Find out more about this option and the risks involved with DIY wills
Use a solicitor
Using a solicitor to write your will is likely to be more expensive than doing it yourself. But it could reduce the risk of mistakes and give you peace of mind. It's likely to be a better option for you if you want to write anything more than a very simple, straightforward will.
Find out more and find a qualified solicitor
Use a charity scheme
There are a number of charitable schemes that let you have a will drawn up by a solicitor free of charge or for a suggested donation. Rape Crisis England & Wales doesn't endorse or benefit from any of these directly.
The largest of these schemes are:
- Free Wills Month: this runs twice a year, usually in March and October, in certain parts of England and Wales.
- Will Aid: this runs in November each year, with around 1,000 solicitors taking part. You usually have to book in advance, as spaces on the scheme are limited. There’s a suggested minimum donation.
