Give back to the future - leave a gift in your Will
Leaving a gift in your Will is an important decision. But it’s one that will help make a very real difference to the lives of people touched by cancer, long into the future.
A gift of any size makes a vital difference
As more people are diagnosed with cancer and our understanding of the complexity of cancer increases, we need to continue making research breakthroughs to develop new and better treatments.
This is why we need your support more than ever.
After you’ve looked after those closest to you, a legacy gift of any size can help ensure we can make a vital difference to the lives of cancer patients, long into the future.
'My gift was a way of saying thank you!'
“In 2013 I was diagnosed with a bone marrow cancer called myeloma, an incurable cancer." says Keith. "I was quickly put on a fast track for treatment and referred to The Royal Marsden. Everyone has been wonderful throughout my treatment, but at The Royal Marsden were exceptional. They saved my life."
"In 2019, my wife and I decided we wanted to update our Will and leave a gift to the Charity. It was another way of saying thank you for saving my life and I wanted to help the hospital carry out research in the future. It felt like the right place for our gift."
"It’s more important than ever that The Royal Marsden can continue their research and I’m proud to have left a gift in my Will to the Charity.”
How your gift will help
Here are just some of the ways Gifts in Wills to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity have already made an incredible impact.
NIHR Centre for Molecular Pathology
Gifts in Wills helped fun the NIHR Centre for Molecular Pathology which brings clinicians and scientists together under one roof to better understand the different types of cancer, ...
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The West Wing Clinical Research Centre
The West Wing Clinical Research Centre, which was entirely funded by gifts in Wills, increases the amount of research trials we can run and the number of opportunities for personali...
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Invest in leading-edge equipment
Gifts in Wills help us to fund equipment that saves more lives. Equipment like the first Cyber Knife, a radiotherapy system which has transformed treatment for countless patients wi...
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Fund Life-saving cancer research
Gifts in Wills have supported groundbreaking research into prostate cancer, thyroid cancer and Leukemia.
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Medical Director, Dr Nicholas van As sees first-hand the difference that gifts in Wills can make.
CyberKnife technology at The Royal Marsden is the focus of research to improve radiotherapy treatments. This includes the innovative PACE trial, a study led by Dr Nicholas van As and funded by gifts in Wills. PACE is investigating whether prostate cancer can be cured in just five treatments.
"We’re incredibly grateful to all supporters who leave a gift in their Will. Some of my own research is funded this way, helping to accelerate advancements in the field of radiotherapy."
- Dr Nicholas van As
Get a free guide to leaving a gift in your Will
Our free guide to gifts in Wills gives you more information about the different ways you can choose to support the charity in your Will, and the incredible impact your donation could have.
Inside, you'll find more information about:
- How your gift will help
- Information on different ways to leave a gift
- Choosing the right type of gift for you
- Answers to your frequently asked questions
You can request a digital version via email or if you prefer, we can send you a free printed guide in the post.
Frequently asked questions about leaving a gift in your Will
Find answers to frequent questions about leaving a gifts in a Will to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Administering a Will that includes a gift to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity? Find more information for executors and solicitors here.
Is writing a Will expensive?
Costs can vary depending on the complexity of your Will, but your solicitor should clarify this before you proceed. Your Will is an important document, so we recommend seeking professional advice. Find a solicitor here.
You can also write your Will for free using our Free Will Service
Our Free Will Service covers the cost of writing or amending a simple Will. The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity have partnered with two specialist providers to offer this service, available to adults living permanently in England or Wales.
Find out more about our Free Will Service here.
Do I have to be wealthy to leave a gift in my Will?
Not at all. A gift of any size can make a real difference.
Whatever size or type of gift you decide to leave, it will help us to improve the lives of people touched by cancer.
What wording do I need to include in my Will?
Your solicitor can advise you best as it depends on the type of gift you wish to leave. It is vital to include our full name, registered address and charity number:
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Fulham Road
London SW3 6JJ
Registered charity number: 1095197
We can also help by providing some suggested wording – please get in touch with our Legacy team.
Can I leave my gift to a specific area of the hospital?
Of course – we’d be happy to discuss this with you.
Most people leave their gift to the Charity without condition, so that it can be used to fund the greatest need at that time to ensure the greatest effect.
However, we do understand that leaving a gift in your Will is very personal and if you’d like to leave your gift to a specific area, please get in touch with our Legacy team.
Can a gift to charity help me pay less tax?
Yes. Gifts to UK registered charities can help reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax that needs to be paid on your estate.
We would strongly recommend that you speak to a solicitor for advice on tax issues. Find a solicitor here.
Do I have to tell you if I've left a gift in my Will?
No. You don’t have to tell us your decision.
We’d love to hear if you have left us a gift in your Will, but we will always respect your right to privacy. If you would like to let us know, please get in touch with our Legacy team.
We're here to help
Phone call us on: From UK: 020 7808 2233From abroad: +44 20 7808 2233
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Write to us: Gifts in Wills TeamThe Royal Marsden Cancer CharityFulham RoadLondon SW3 6JJ
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