Medical Research

Leave a gift to British Heart Foundation in your will

YOUR GIFT TO BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION CHANGES LIVES.

Funds research to keep hearts beating and blood flowing. Supports people living with heart and circulatory diseases. Your legacy gift keeps their work alive.

Include British Heart Foundation as a beneficiary in minutes.

£3.6BN
left to UK charities in wills annually
1 IN 3
research pounds comes from legacy gifts
65%
of life-saving research funded by legacies

HOW YOUR GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Funds research to keep hearts beating and blood flowing. Supports people living with heart and circulatory diseases. Funds research into heart and circulatory diseases. 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 British Heart Foundation, 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 BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION 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 BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION 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 British Heart Foundation is completely IHT-free.

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British Heart Foundation

Registered Charity No. 225971
Category: Medical Research

Funds research into heart and circulatory diseases

Read our full guide: Leaving Money to British Heart Foundation in Your Will

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does British Heart Foundation 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 British Heart Foundation 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 British Heart Foundation — start free today.

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British Heart Foundation is a registered charity (No. 225971). Exit State is not affiliated with British Heart Foundation. This page is for informational purposes.