International Development

Leave a gift to WaterAid in your will

YOUR GIFT TO WATERAID CHANGES LIVES.

Works in 26 countries to provide clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene to communities in poverty. Your legacy gift keeps their work alive.

Include WaterAid 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

Works in 26 countries to provide clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene to communities in poverty. Provides clean water and sanitation. 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 WaterAid, 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 WATERAID 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 WATERAID 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 WaterAid is completely IHT-free.

WHY USE EXIT STATE?

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One-click to add WaterAid as beneficiary
Drag beneficiaries onto assets — Exit State does the maths
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Unlock to download, print, and sign for £79.

Many charities offer free wills through Will Aid — and that's brilliant. Exit State gets it done in eight questions, with no solicitor, no sales calls, no upsells.

WaterAid

Registered Charity No. 288701
Category: International Development

Provides clean water and sanitation

Read our full guide: Leaving Money to WaterAid in Your Will

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does WaterAid 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 WaterAid 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 WaterAid — start free today.

No credit card. Eight questions.

WaterAid is a registered charity (No. 288701). Exit State is not affiliated with WaterAid. This page is for informational purposes.