Leave a gift in your Will

I didn’t think I could cope as a single parent… Have made lifelong friends and feel confident about bringing up my son and making life choices with him.  Gingerbread has saved my life!

A gift in your Will means single parents need never feel alone

Looking after your loved ones will always be your first priority when writing a will. But once you have taken care of family and friends, you might wish to consider leaving a gift to Gingerbread.

We’ve been standing alongside single parent families for more than a century. A gift in your will can  help single parents get the advice, information and support they need so that they and their families can thrive – now and in the future.

If you already have a will or prefer to consult your own solicitor

A solicitor will be able to advise you on the correct wording if you decide to leave a gift to Gingerbread. To write your will, they will need the following details:

  • Our name: Gingerbread, the Charity for Single Parent Families
  • Our address: 82 Tanner Street, London SE1 3GN
  • Our registered charity number:  230750
If you don’t have a will or would like to update your existing will for free

We’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy, so you can write or update your will for free*. The cost of your will is covered by us up to £150 – so you can write or update a simple will for free or get a will with trust at a discounted rate.

While many supporters choose to include a gift in their will to Gingerbread, there’s no obligation to do so when using this service.

How to write or update your will

Find the right will for you. You can write your will:

  • Online
  • Over the phone/video call
  • In-person (At home or in-branch)

Start your will today online or call Octopus Legacy directly on 020 4525 3605 and quote Gingerbread

*Applies to simple wills only. Discounts are applicable for wills with trusts.

Letting us know about your gift

There is no obligation to let us know that you are considering leaving us a gift in your Will but letting us know gives us an opportunity to say thank you and make sure we can answer any questions you may have.  If you prefer not to let us know, please accept our warmest thanks for your generosity.

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