Leave a gift to National Trust in your will
Cares for historic houses, gardens, countryside, and coastline across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Your legacy gift keeps their work alive.
Include National Trust as a beneficiary in minutes.
Cares for historic houses, gardens, countryside, and coastline across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Protects historic places and green spaces. 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 National Trust, 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.
Free to begin. Answer a few questions about your life, family, and wishes.
We pre-fill their charity details. Choose what percentage or amount to leave.
Print, sign, and have 2 witnesses present. Your gift is secured.
A fixed amount (e.g. £5,000). Simple and predictable.
A percentage of your estate after debts and expenses. Grows with your wealth.
A particular item — property, shares, or valuables. Direct and personal.
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 National Trust is completely IHT-free.
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Protects historic places and green spaces
Read our full guide: Leaving Money to National Trust in Your WillNot automatically — you can notify them, or they'll be informed by your executor after your death.
Absolutely — most people leave 1-10% to charity, with the rest going to family.
Your executor can redirect to a similar charity, or you can name an alternative in your will.
Yes, when properly witnessed per the Wills Act 1837.
Any amount helps. Even 1% of your estate makes a meaningful difference.
Write your will and include National Trust — start free today.
No credit card. Eight questions.
National Trust is a registered charity (No. 205846). Exit State is not affiliated with National Trust. This page is for informational purposes.