Leave a Gift in your Will to LOOK

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make a lasting impact

“A gift in your Will could leave behind a better future for young VI people.” Charlotte Bowen, CEO, LOOK UK

Blind young people want to live fulfilling, happy lives, free from judgment and full of possibilities. It is only through your generous support that we can continue our work at LOOK UK, helping visually impaired young people build confidence, develop independence, and truly thrive. Leaving a legacy gift to LOOK UK is a powerful and meaningful way to support blind young people for generations to come.

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Create a lasting legacy

By leaving a gift in your will, you ensure your compassion continues to impact children’s lives for generations.

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Support future generations

Your support enables us to continue delivering life-changing mentoring, provide essential resources and support to parents and families, and offer opportunities that open doors and build brighter futures.

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Provide stability and security

We receive no government funding. But by helping to sustain our youth services for years to come, your gift can empower young people to succeed in their personal and professional lives and make the most of every opportunity.

60% of blind children will be bullied (Royal Society of Blind Children). 90% of those who lose their vision in childhood will never work for more than six months (Royal Society of Blind Children Research).

How do I leave a legacy gift in my Will?

To leave a legacy gift, simply include LOOK UK as a beneficiary in your Will.

You may choose to leave:

A Residuary Gift – A share of your estate
A Pecuniary Gift – A fixed sum of money
A Specific Gift – A particular asset

We recommend consulting a solicitor or legal advisor to ensure your wishes are properly documented and carried out.

Your generosity will help create a brighter future, ensuring that LOOK UK can continue its invaluable work. If you wish to notify us of your intentions or require further information, please contact us directly.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who chooses to leave a gift — it truly makes a lasting difference.

All you need to include in your Will to LOOK UK:
Registered office LOOK UK, Fred Bulmer Centre, Wall St, Hereford HR4 9HP. A registered charity – Registered charity number 1140471

We recommend you consult with your solicitor for all tax advice. How Inheritance Tax works: thresholds, rules and allowances: Overview – GOV.UK

How do gifts in Wills change lives? £3,000 provides a year of LOOK mentoring for a VI child and their family. £6,000 pays for a full residential training for 20 mentors. £10,000 Supports a young person to attend a life-changing farm residential. £40,000 Pays for the delivery of our ground breaking VI family festival, LOOKfest, which brings our community together.

How Leaving a Gift to Charity in Your Will Can Reduce Inheritance Tax

Did you know that leaving a gift to charity in your Will can reduce the rate of Inheritance Tax from 40% to 36%? Speak to your solicitor for guidance on how charitable giving may benefit your estate.

Together, we can ensure that blind and visually impaired young people continue to receive the support, confidence, and opportunities they deserve for generations to come.