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Visitors exploring the garden in autumn at Quarry Bank, Cheshire | © Annapurna Mellor

Gifts in wills

From restoring world-famous art to protecting wildlife habitats, gifts in wills are at the heart of our work. Please consider leaving a legacy to help look after the places you love.

Leaving a gift in your will

Find out how you can help protect nature, beauty and history by leaving us a gift in your will.

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How to write your will 

We've partnered with a number of legal specialists so you can write your will, either online or face-to-face.

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Why leave a gift in your will? 

Gifts in wills are a great way for you to leave a lasting legacy for the places you love. Any gift, no matter how big or small, will help nature recover and ensure our shared history continues to inspire.

FAQs, contacts and events

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Leaving a gift in your will FAQs 

If you're considering leaving us a gift in your will, you may have some questions about the process. Find out how to contact our Legacy team and answers to the most commonly asked questions.

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For solicitors: managing a legacy gift 

If you’re a solicitor or executor managing a legacy gift left for the National Trust, find out how our Legacy Administration team can help.

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FAQs about our Legacy events 

Have you been invited to one of our gifts in wills events? Find the answers to our most frequently asked questions, including how to contact us directly about bookings.

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Browse our Dear Future events 

Curious about how leaving a gift in your will could support us? Our 'Dear Future' events explore how gifts of every size help to support crucial conservation work.

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Give back to the places you love

Whether you choose to fundraise, donate or volunteer, there are lots of meaningful ways to help look after the places in our care for future generations.