International Development

LEAVING MONEY TO
WATERAID
IN YOUR WILL.

How to include a charitable gift to WaterAid in your UK Will using Exit State.

ABOUT WATERAID

Registered Charity

№ 288701

Verified by UK Charity Commission

WHAT THEY DO

Works in 26 countries to provide clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene to communities in poverty.

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION

Provides clean water and sanitation

HOW TO LEAVE A GIFT TO WATERAID

1

CREATE YOUR WILL ON EXIT STATE

Answer eight simple questions about your estate, family, and assets.

2

ADD WATERAID AS A BENEFICIARY

Choose the charity, specify the amount or percentage, and confirm their registration number: 288701

3

DOWNLOAD \& SIGN YOUR WILL

Your Will is generated instantly. Print, sign with two witnesses, and it's legally binding.

TYPES OF CHARITABLE GIFTS

PECUNIARY GIFT

Leave a fixed amount of money

"£5,000 to WaterAid"

RESIDUARY GIFT

Leave a percentage of your estate

"10% of my estate to WaterAid"

SPECIFIC GIFT

Leave a particular item or property

"My artwork collection to WaterAid"

WHY LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL?

Charitable gifts are exempt from Inheritance Tax (40% tax rate avoided)

If you leave 10% or more of your estate to charity, your Inheritance Tax rate drops to 36%

Your legacy supports causes you care about long after you are gone

No obligation to notify the charity in advance (though many appreciate it)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to tell WaterAid I'm leaving them a gift?

No legal requirement. However, many charities appreciate being notified so they can thank you and plan for future funding. It's entirely your choice.

Can I leave money to multiple charities?

Yes. You can split your charitable gifts between as many charities as you like. Exit State lets you add multiple charities and specify amounts or percentages for each.

What if the charity closes before I die?

If a charity ceases to exist, the gift typically goes to a similar charity or back into your residuary estate (depending on how your Will is worded). Exit State includes fallback clauses to handle this.

Will my family still inherit?

Absolutely. You decide how much goes to charity and how much goes to family. Most people leave the majority to loved ones and a smaller percentage to charity. It's your Will — you're in control.

INCLUDE WATERAID IN YOUR WILL TODAY.

Build a legally valid will in eight questions — free. Include WaterAid as a beneficiary. Unlock to download for £79.

Free to build. £79 to unlock. No jargon. Legally valid across UK.

Disclaimer: This page provides general information about leaving charitable gifts in Wills. Exit State is not affiliated with WaterAid. Charity registration number verified against UK Charity Commission records. For complex estates or tax advice, consult a solicitor or tax advisor.