Let your love of animals live on with a gift like no other. Find out more about how you can make a difference to the animals in our care for years to come.
Without gifts in Wills, we simply wouldn’t be able to care for all the animals that need us. Gifts in Wills cover the cost of looking after half of the animals at Raystede, so are vital not only for our daily work, but also our long-term future. By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help change the lives of thousands of unwanted, abandoned and surrendered animals for years to come.
You can use one of our free Will-writing offers to make or update a Will through a local solicitor or online at home.
Watch the short film below to find out more about leaving a gift in your Will.
An up-to-date, professionally written Will is very important. It is the only way to guarantee that the wishes you have for your loved ones are carried out. We’ve created a free handy guide containing all the information you might need to leave a gift in your Will.
Our free Wills guide gives you more information on:
Our free Wills service allows you to have an expert written Will made at no cost to you. Whilst there is absolutely no obligation, most people who use these services chose to leave a gift in their Will to Raystede.
We have partnered with the National Free Wills Network and Bequeathed, who provide an excellent service to suit you.
Arrange an appointment with a local solicitor, chosen from a list of national legal firms offering free Will-writing services to supporters of UK charities.
Arrange an appointment with a local solicitor, chosen from a list of national legal firms offering free Will-writing services to supporters of UK charities.
Write your Will for free using Bequeathed online service and the draft will be transferred to an accredited legal firm for review.
Write your Will for free using Bequeathed online service and the draft will be transferred to an accredited legal firm for review.
“I became aware of Raystede when I saw an advertisement asking for a home for their very first rescued battery hen called Sinead. I travelled 150 miles from Wiltshire to Raystede to collect her. I took the time to look around and was amazed at the work being done there. All the volunteers were dedicated to the wide variety of animals they cared for. The staff and volunteers at Raystede do such a fantastic job keeping all the different species of animals which costs a great deal that I decided to leave them a legacy in my Will. I know it will all be used for the upkeep of the sanctuary”.
If you have any questions or if there is anything else you would like to talk to us about, we’d love to hear from you. Our Gifts in Wills and In Memory Fundraiser, Emily is available to answer any questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact us either by using this online form or the details below.
Phone: 01825 627086
Email: enickels@raystede.org
Post: Emily Nickels, Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare, The Broyle, Ringmer, Lewes, BN8 5AJ
We rely on gifts in Wills to make a lifesaving difference to animals suffering from cruelty, neglect and abuse. Here are some of our favourite success stories that wouldn’t have been possible without the kindness and generosity of our supporters leaving a gift in their Will to Raystede. You can also read how we use donations to not only improve the lives of the animals in our care, but also to rescue, rehabilitate, provide sanctuary, and educate.
We rely on your support to save animal's lives.
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