Leave a gift in your Will
Leaving a gift in your Will is a special way to support a cause that you care about. With your help, our support and vital services will be there for future generations of people living with sight loss.
The number of registered sight impaired and severely sight impaired people is predicted to double to more than 4 million by 2050. We are planning now, innovating new technologies and looking ahead so we can meet increased demand.
We are a national charity, supporting people across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We are the only charity in the UK dedicated to unlocking audio content for people living with sight loss. As we do not receive any government funding we rely on the generosity of our wonderful supporters who help us to help thousands of people living with sight loss each year.
Our mission
We believe access to audio entertainment and information can be life-changing for someone living with sight loss. Our audio devices and easy-to-use apps open a world of audio content on the internet for people who might otherwise struggle to access it.
Sight loss shouldn't be a barrier to the experiences most people take for granted. Too many people living with sight loss still face loneliness and social exclusion. We keep people connected with their communities, their passions and the wider world.
We are determined to do more to unlock a world of audio.
Read more about our impact
The impact your gift could make
Provides more than 200 people with one of our specially-adapted Concerto 3 radios. The large, yellow dials which contrast against the black cover, make it easier for people with sight loss to use.
Helps to build our volunteer-led personal service for everyone who needs us. Our volunteers give beneficiaries one-to-one support to set up their radio, and advice on using the features.
Gives 26 people an Alexa Echo Show smart speaker. The ‘Show and Tell’ feature of this device allows people living with sight loss to hold an item in front of the camera and ask Alexa to identify it for them.
How to leave a gift in your Will
Having a Will means you can help the people and causes that are closest to your heart. At BWBF we understand that ensuring your loved ones are taken care of must come first. A gift in your Will, no matter the size, will enable us to provide future generations with hours of enjoyment.
Types of gifts:
- a share of your estate (residuary bequest)
- a cash gift (pecuniary bequest)
- a specific item
Gifts to charities in your Will are tax free. If the value of your estate exceeds the tax threshold you could reduce the amount of inheritance tax you pay.
Our official details are:
- British Wireless for the Blind Fund
- 10 Albion Place, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4DZ
- Registered Charity number 1078287, England and Wales or SCO41582, Scotland
More information
Download our Legacy Information Pack for more information about types of gifts and the benefits of legacy giving.
The pack also includes a codicil form which you can use to amend an existing Will and a form to tell us about your pledge so we can thank you.
If you have any questions, please contact Julie Hocking, our Individual Giving and Legacy Manager, on 07375 925375 or julieh@blind.org.uk
Legacy Information Pack (PDF)
Legacy Information Pack (Word)
Codicil form (PDF)
Please let us know you're leaving a gift in your Will
If have decided to leave a gift to BWBF in your Will, we’d love it if you could tell us.
This helps us to thank you appropriately and means we won't send you promotions about legacies in the future.
Any information you share with us will be treated in the strictest confidence. You can let us know by completing the form below or filling in and returning the form in our Legacy Information Pack.
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