A gift in your will can help autistic people find support, friendship and a sense of belonging for years to come. For a small charity like ours, that can make a lasting difference.
Your loved ones and your own wishes come first. If you choose to remember London Autism Group Charity, we would be grateful for a gift of any size. There is no obligation to tell us or to make a commitment now.
Ways to leave a gift
- A share of your estate: a percentage of what remains after debts, expenses and other gifts have been dealt with. This is often called a residuary gift.
- A fixed sum: an amount of money you choose, sometimes called a pecuniary gift.
- A particular item: a specific possession or asset.
How to include us
- Think about the people and causes you want to provide for, and the kind of gift that feels right for you.
- Ask a solicitor or suitably qualified will writer to include your wishes. Give them our full name, London Autism Group Charity, and our registered charity number, 1176341. They can check the current charity register for our details and address.
- If you already have a will, ask whether a new will or a formal addition, called a codicil, is appropriate. Do not simply write changes onto a signed will.
- Keep the completed document safe and tell your executor where it is. You can review your wishes as your circumstances change.
The legal essentials
In England and Wales, a will normally needs to be made voluntarily, in writing, by someone aged 18 or over who has the mental capacity to make it. Sign it in the presence of two adult witnesses, who must then sign in your presence. Use independent witnesses who, along with their spouses or civil partners, are not beneficiaries. A solicitor can help with the wording and signing arrangements, including any adjustments you need.
This is general guidance for England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different rules, so use guidance and professional advice for the jurisdiction that applies to you.
Read the GOV.UK guide to making or updating a will and its signing and witnessing requirements.
Gifts to charity and Inheritance Tax
Qualifying gifts to charity are exempt from Inheritance Tax and are deducted before the estate’s tax is calculated. Leaving at least 10% of the relevant net estate to charity may also reduce the Inheritance Tax rate on some assets from 40% to 36%. The calculation depends on the estate, so ask your solicitor or tax adviser how it applies to your circumstances.
Read GOV.UK guidance on charitable gifts in wills.
We’re here if you would like to talk
You are welcome to ask about our work or discuss the difference a gift could make. There is no need to share your will, financial details or the amount you are considering. Contacting us is entirely optional.
You can also write to contact@londonautismgroupcharity.org.
General information checked on 12th September 2026. This page is not a will-writing service or individual legal or tax advice.