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Leave a gift to Alzheimer's Society in your will

YOUR GIFT TO ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY CHANGES LIVES.

Provides information, support groups, and dementia advisers. Funds research into cause, cure, and prevention. Your legacy gift keeps their work alive.

Include Alzheimer's Society as a beneficiary in minutes.

£3.6BN
left to UK charities in wills annually
ONLY 7%
of will-makers leave a charitable gift
£5,200
average legacy gift to UK charities

HOW YOUR GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Provides information, support groups, and dementia advisers. Funds research into cause, cure, and prevention. Supports people affected by dementia. Every legacy gift — no matter how small — directly supports this mission and ensures their work continues for the next generation.

"When you leave a gift to Alzheimer's Society, you're not just giving money — you're giving hope, progress, and a future."

No gift is too small. Even 1% of your estate makes a lasting difference.

HOW TO INCLUDE ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY IN YOUR WILL

Step 1

START YOUR WILL ON EXIT STATE

Free to begin. Answer a few questions about your life, family, and wishes.

Step 2

ADD ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY AS A BENEFICIARY

We pre-fill their charity details. Choose what percentage or amount to leave.

Step 3

SIGN WITH 2 WITNESSES

Print, sign, and have 2 witnesses present. Your gift is secured.

TYPES OF GIFTS YOU CAN LEAVE

PECUNIARY GIFT

A fixed amount (e.g. £5,000). Simple and predictable.

RESIDUARY GIFT

A percentage of your estate after debts and expenses. Grows with your wealth.

SPECIFIC GIFT

A particular item — property, shares, or valuables. Direct and personal.

TAX BENEFITS OF GIVING IN YOUR WILL

Charitable gifts are 100% exempt from Inheritance Tax.

Leave 10%+ of your estate to charity → IHT drops from 40% to 36%.

On a £500,000 estate, that saves your family ~£6,500.

Your gift to Alzheimer's Society is completely IHT-free.

WHY USE EXIT STATE?

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One-click to add Alzheimer's Society as beneficiary
Drag beneficiaries onto assets — Exit State does the maths
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Alzheimer's Society

Registered Charity No. 296645
Category: Health

Supports people affected by dementia

Read our full guide: Leaving Money to Alzheimer's Society in Your Will

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Alzheimer's Society know I'm leaving them a gift?

Not automatically — you can notify them, or they'll be informed by your executor after your death.

Can I leave a gift AND look after my family?

Absolutely — most people leave 1-10% to charity, with the rest going to family.

What if Alzheimer's Society closes?

Your executor can redirect to a similar charity, or you can name an alternative in your will.

Is this legally binding?

Yes, when properly witnessed per the Wills Act 1837.

How much should I leave?

Any amount helps. Even 1% of your estate makes a meaningful difference.

YOUR LEGACY. THEIR FUTURE.

Write your will and include Alzheimer's Society — start free today.

No credit card. Eight questions.

Alzheimer's Society is a registered charity (No. 296645). Exit State is not affiliated with Alzheimer's Society. This page is for informational purposes.