Making a Will is a simple process that most solicitors will be able to assist with. The Law Society offers a free ‘Find a Local Solicitor’ service which can be found at The Law Society’s website: www.lawsociety.org.uk, or by calling them on 020 7320 5650. 

If you choose to include Break in your Will, could you let us know? It really helps us. You can do so using this form. 

In your Will you need to ensure you state what you would like to gift, and include Break in your Will by giving your legal advisor our registered charity name and number which is: Break, registered charity number 206650.

It's important for everyone over 18 to create a Will, particularly if you have dependents. It’s a good idea to update it regularly as life changes, such as the birth of children, marriage, or the loss of a loved one. Having an up-to-date Will provides you and your family reassurance that you've made plans for the people and things you care about.  

If you’ve already included Break in your Will, letting us know is completely optional, but it can make a real difference.

Understanding the possible support planned for the future helps us continue building long-term care and opportunities for young people who need us - and don't worry, we know sometimes things can change.

Any information you choose to share will be kept confidential, and we would never ask about the value of your gift.

Your solicitor or legal professional can support you with making changes to your Will. Often, they can update an existing Will by adding an additional document called a Codicil.

If you’ve previously told us about a gift in your Will and your plans change, you’re very welcome to let us know. This helps us keep our records up to date and continue planning ahead for the future.

Any information you share will always be treated confidentially, and you’re never under any obligation to tell us about changes to your plans.

you can advise us confidentially of changes using this form. 

At the time of writing, UK-registered charities are exempt from IHT so leaving a gift to Break in your Will would reduce the taxable value of your estate.

Before creating or amending your Will we recommend you speak to your legal adviser who will explain how the current rules apply to you and your circumstances.

We would recommend that you to speak to your solicitor or legal professional who will be able to advise you on how best to do this. 

100% of your chosen pledge will go towards to he charity's work supporting young people growing up in care and leaving care.

Break does not currently offer a free Will writing service.

This is so we can focus our charitable funds directly on supporting young people in, around and leaving care.

We always recommend seeking independent legal advice when writing or updating your Will, and a solicitor or legal professional will be able to guide you through the process.

We understand that you may wish to direct your gift to a specific service, and we encourage you to contact us to discuss your preferences.

However, it’s essential that we remain agile in using donations where they will make the greatest difference to the young people and families we support. The needs of those we serve can change over time and we promise that all donations will be used thoughtfully and directed to where they are needed most. 

As a charity we cannot give legal advice. We recommend speaking to a solicitor or an independent legal professional about your Will. 

To find out more about leaving a gift in your Will you can use our contact form to send information, or to book an appointment with a member of our team, trained in this specialist area.