Leave a legacy

Legacies are a vital source of funds for Deafness Research UK, often enabling us to fund research projects that otherwise we would not have the resources to support.

By including us in your will, whatever the value of the bequest, you will instantly become a guardian of the future advancement of medical research for hearing-impaired people.

A Will is your gift to the people and causes that are important to you during your lifetime.

It is also the only way to make sure that your wishes are carried out after your death. Yet two-thirds of the population still fail to write a Will. Legacies make up over a quarter of our charitable income, and by including us in your Will we can build on the knowledge and services we have been developing since our foundation.

Whatever you are able to give, your support will help us work towards a better quality of life for people with hearing loss, and their families. To thousands of people, your legacy will mean much more than money, as it will help us ensure our vital research projects are funded and new treatments and cures for all forms of hearing disorders.

If you want to change your Will

It is quite simple to change your Will by adding an amendment or 'codicil'. You should review your Will periodically to ensure that it continues to reflect your wishes. If your circumstances change, for example if you marry, separate or divorce, you will need to make changes to your Will.

Remember, you should never write on your Will after it has been signed and witnessed as this will invalidate it.

Making or changing your Will offers a particular opportunity to help Deafness Research UK rid millions of people of deafness and other hearing problems.

Please act now to secure our future.

For a free copy of our Legacy Information Pack please phone 0207 833 1733 or email us at contact@deafnessresearch.org.uk with your name, address and postcode.

Click on the link below to download a factsheet about leaving a legacy:

 Leaving a legacy - factsheet (pdf file, 23kb)