Leaving a gift to charity in your will

Make a lasting difference by including Support Dogs in your will

One in three of our support dogs simply wouldn’t exist without the generosity of people who have chosen to leave a gift in their will. Your legacy could help train and care for the dogs that change lives every day

What is a legacy donation?

A legacy gift (or gift in a will) is a donation left to our charity as part of your will. These gifts have a long-lasting impact, funding the training, care, and matching of support dogs with people who need them most. Through legacy gifts, you can directly shape the future of our life-changing programmes.

Why do legacy gifts matter?

For over 30 years, Support Dogs has trained and placed assistance dogs that enable people affected by autism, epilepsy, and physical disabilities to live independently.
Legacy donations are vital to our work, providing long-term stability allowing us to continue to expand our reach and support more families and individuals.


How do gifts in wills change lives?

When Kym was first diagnosed with a disability, her world felt smaller and less certain. Everything changed when she started working with Support Dogs on our disability assistance dog programme

Kym is currently working with Support Dog, Essie. The Yellow Labrador helps her with everyday tasks and can get help if needed, giving both Kym, and her family the relief they need to live confidently again.

“The difference these dogs make is live changing and life saving. This is why Support Dogs is in my will. I know the huge impact it has.” – Kym

Types of gifts you can leave

You can choose the type of gift that best suits your wishes:

Residuary Gift

A residuary gift is a percentage of your estate (for example, 1%) after all other gifts and expenses are settled. This type of gift naturally adjusts to the size of your estate.

Cash (Pecuniary) Gift

A Cash or Pecuniary is a fixed sum of money, such as £1,000 or £5,000.

Even a small gift can make a big difference — just 1% of your estate could help us train more life-changing support dogs.


National Free Wills Network

We are members of the National Free Wills Network, a programme that connects you to a number of solicitors in your local area who will be able to support you in how to write a will, either in person, by post or by phone at no cost to you. 

We also partner with Make a Will Online, allowing you to create a legally valid will reviewed by solicitors for free.

We understand that leaving a legacy is a deeply personal decision. That’s why we make the process as simple, respectful, and transparent as possible.

  • All wills created through our free services are checked by qualified solicitors
  • You are under no obligation to include a gift
  • You remain free to amend or update your will at any time
  • Your details and intentions are handled with complete confidentiality

Your gift will be managed responsibly, helping fund the future of our essential services while honouring your legacy and values.

A gift in your will could…

  • Fund the training and placement of a new support dog
  • Provide care and lifetime support for our dogs and service users
  • Help us reach more families and individuals across the UK in need of support
  • Ensure the next generation of support dogs continues our mission

How to get started with writing your will

Including Support Dogs in your will is simple.

  1. Speak to your solicitor or use our Free Wills Service via the National Free Wills Network.
  2. Include the following details:
  • Charity Name: Support Dogs
  • Charity Number: 1088281
  • Address: Elsworth House, Herries Road South, Sheffield, S6 1QS
  1. Decide if you wish to leave a residuary or fixed gift.

If you would like more information, please contact our Legacy Team: 0114 261 7800
[email protected]

We’ll send you our free Legacy Giving Pack, with guidance, example wording, and details on the difference your legacy can make.

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