Leave a gift in your Will for ovarian cancer research

Ovarian cancer survival rates are currently lower than breast cancer survival rates were in the 1970s. Despite this, the disease remains under-represented and underfunded compared to many other cancers.

We think this is unacceptable. The next generation deserves better, and your lasting legacy will help save lives.

A gift in your will can:

• Make discoveries that help find ovarian cancer in its early stages when women have the best chance of surviving, or before it even begins
• Develop and trial kinder and more effective treatments so women can live longer
• Create change that means women have the best treatment possible, no matter their age, race, or where they live.

To find out more about leaving a gift in your Will to Ovarian Cancer Action, email legacy@ovarian.org.uk or call us on 020 7380 1730. 

How can I add a charity to my Will?

When legacy giving to charity, you can either write a new Will or amend your existing Will through a codicil. A codicil is a legal document that allows you to make changes without having to rewrite the entire document. Specify the charity you wish to benefit and the nature of your gift (a fixed amount, a percentage of your estate, or a specific item).

Be sure to include the charity’s full name and registered charity number

Ovarian Cancer Action

Registered charity no. 1109743 (England & Wales) and SC043478 (Scotland).

What are the tax benefits of leaving a gift in your Will?

Gifts to registered charities in your Will are tax-free. So, if the value of your estate is more than the inheritance tax threshold, it could reduce the burden of inheritance tax. Your solicitor or accountant will be able to tell you more.

If I decide to leave a gift to Ovarian Cancer Action, should I tell you?

Remembering Ovarian Cancer Action in your Will is a very personal decision and one that you may prefer not to share with us. But if you do decide to tell us in confidence, it will give us an opportunity to say thank you and tell you about the progress of our research work and the difference our work is making to women’s lives. Please be assured that any information you give to us about your gift will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Why do I need to make a Will?

All of us need to make a Will. By doing so, we can leave our loved ones financially secure, and we can make sure our wishes are carried out after our deaths.