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Last updated 26th January 2026

Legacies and Wills

Legacies and Wills

Legacies are a lifeline for our parishes. Your Legacy, regardless of size, can transform your church.

For almost 500 years the Church of England has encouraged people to make a Will.  Each year almost 5,000 people leave a gift to their Church in their will, totalling to over £50 million in legacies every year.

A gift can be an expression of your gratitude and thanksgiving towards God, can help keep your local church alive and help transform its future. A gift in our will is consistent with biblical principles of planned and proportionate giving. It's love in action!

If you don’t make a Will, the law decides what happens! Creating and regularly updating a Will is the only way to ensure your wishes are honoured, giving you peace of mind. Furthermore, giving to charity through a will is not taxed through inheritance tax.

The Church Legacy website provides information for both PCCs and individuals including a legacy pack that can be ordered with sample brochures and ideas.

The Parish Resources Website has further ideas and suggestions for encouraging legacies.

 

Farewill

Like many other charities, the Diocese of Blackburn has collaborated with the award winning will-writing company Farewill to enable church members to write wills online: FREE of charge.

If you would like to find out more, click the banner below:Over 20% of wills are now completed through will-writing companies. Every will is checked by qualified solicitors, so it’s guaranteed to be valid. Of course, you can still use a local solicitor to write your will if you prefer.

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For more information, please contact our Stewardship Resourcing Officers:
Stephanie Rankin or Jotham Bate

 

 

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