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Contents... 1

Managing Legacy Disputes.................................................6

Charities Adverts............................................................................26

Managing a dispute ..........................................................................7

Aged.............................................................................................................26

Trustees Obligations............................................................................7

Animals.........................................................................................................28

Important Steps...................................................................................10

Armed & Ex Services...................................................................................39

Blind & Partially Sighted..............................................................................43

Children & Youth.........................................................................................47 Cultural & Heritage.....................................................................................50

Estate Planning: Charitable Giving.................................12

The preserve of the wealthy?............................................................12

Charitable legacies............................................................................12

Deaf .............................................................................................................50

Lifetime charitable giving..................................................................13

Disabled.......................................................................................................51

Health...........................................................................................................52

Charities: Fundraising.................................................................16

Hospitals & Hospices...................................................................................57

The Fundraising Regulator.................................................................16

Medical Research ......................................................................................58

Charity Commission Guidance.........................................................17

Religious Organisations / Nature and Conservation...............................63

Professional fundraising organisations..............................................17

Miscellaneous..............................................................................................64

Fundraising Preference Service (FPS)...............................................17

Gift Aid – new requirement...............................................................17

Data Protection..................................................................................18

Legal expertise....................................................................................19

Classifieds.....................................................................................................67

Will Writing: Pitfalls to avoid...................................................20

Want of Knowledge and Approval..................................................20

Testamentary capacity......................................................................20

Expert evidence..................................................................................22

Dependency claims...........................................................................24

Errors in practice.................................................................................24

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Chapter 1 Managing Legacy Disputes

There has been an exponential increase in the number of probate claims issued in the High Court in recent years, with many involving charities. The rise in probate disputes reflects the greater willingness on the part of individuals to pursue what they believe is injustice, and the fact that there is, frankly, more wealth to argue about than ever before. Despite the number of claims, only a small proportion of claims are litigated: the majority are settled through negotiation, mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Whilst charities are not usually the sole beneficiary of an estate, a charity can unwittingly become a party to a dispute when it is a beneficiary of the testator’s will. The charity will most likely have no knowledge of the circumstances or factors leading to the dispute in question (sometimes, charities are the last to hear of a dispute over a will – and only then, when an executor contacts it). Estates disputes may be based on:

• Dependency claims

• Lack of capacity

• Want of knowledge and approval

• Ambiguity or errors in the will

• Failure to execute the will in accordance with section 9 of the Wills Act 1837

• Clerical errors during signing of the wills

• Doubts that a charitable bequest is valid

• Allegations of forgery and/undue influence

• Proprietary estoppel

A factor that makes dependency claims relatively straightforward in some respects – at least from a charity’s point of view – is that the charity will not be subject to a consideration under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 of its financial needs or resources as an individual is. That said, charities will be seeking to defend their position given that a successful claim against the estate may deplete, or even wipe out, the charity’s legacy.

Charities will note the ruling following the successful dependency claim in Ilott v Mitson [2015] EWCA Civ 797 where the charities’ beneficial entitlements were reduced. The testatrix had no ‘connection’ to the charities in her lifetime; any money they received was a windfall; and her daughter was awarded a lump sum. Claims based on alleged testamentary incapacity, want of knowledge and approval, or fraud pose a potentially greater threat to charities than dependency claims. Where there is sufficient evidence to found such claims, the will could be set aside and the charity will not benefit at all under its terms. Managing a dispute All parties to an estates dispute will be looking to keep their costs to a minimum, as well as minimise any reduction of the overall value of the estate as a result of the dispute. Litigation should be a last resort. Where there is more than one charity benefiting under the terms of the will, the charities may find it cost effective to appoint one law firm to represent their joint interests. Charities need to be working (alongside other respondents if possible) towards securing an early resolution. Initial negotiations to settle may a claim not be fruitful, but mediation or ADR are far more likely to secure a satisfactory result – even in complex and bitter cases. Practical but strategic, creative and cost-effective solutions may help resolve the dispute – and expert legal advice and representation is vital to facilitate this. Trustees’ obligations In the case of an estate dispute involving a charity, the charity’s trustees must ensure they continue to comply with their legal obligations under the Trustees Act. This includes the duty to gather in and protect charitable legacies. Charities must bear this in mind when involved in any negotiations to settle – resisting any pressure to hand over a large sum of money by way of settlement to bring the dispute to an end. Charity trustees are barred from surrendering their interest under the will unless it is in genuine compromise of litigation. They must make sure they secure as favourable a settlement as is reasonably possible in light of the circumstances of the case, taking into account all relevant factors. They must make fully informed decisions, and act reasonably – obtaining specialist legal advice early in the dispute to protect their beneficial interest under the will, as well as their legal position and their reputation. Following the ruling in Gill v RSPCA [2010] EWCA Civ 1430 charities must carefully consider the merits of defending such claims, balancing it against the potential for bad publicity.

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Important steps The parties should have expert legal advice as to the merits of the claim, and any potential defence. Any evidence that can help in establishing the merits of a party’s position, whether the claimant or the trustee, should be obtained. This may involve, for instance, getting copies of witness statements, medical records, the notes of the solicitor who took instructions for the will, and attendance notes. The charity itself may have records of contact with the testator who discussed his or her specific testamentary intentions. It may be necessary to lodge a caveat at the Probate Registry early on while the evidence is obtained, to prevent a Grant of Probate being obtained and the distribution of the assets. Where, on an objective assessment of the claimant’s position, the claim lacks merit, the claim should be robustly defended. Sound reasons why the claim is unmeritorious should be put to the claimant clearly and robustly with a view to stopping the claim in its tracks. Where the claim does have merit, what is the claimant seeking? If the respondent knows what the claimant wants as a result of the claim, meaningful negotiations can begin. If initial discussions through correspondence, calls and emails prove unfruitful, formal mediation with a specialist mediator (ideally with experience in probate disputes) should be considered by all parties as a cost-effective alternative to litigation. Charities will also want to avoid the potentially adverse publicity should the matter reach court – a reality they are all too aware of following recent fund-raising scandals involving charities. There is no obligation on charities to litigate. However, whether or not to do so can be a fine balancing act requiring a careful cost/risk analysis, taking into account the charity’s legal obligations, once all the information and evidence is to hand. Where a compromise can be reached, the charity trustees must be satisfied that they have the power to implement the settlement terms. In exercising their power, trustees should rely on their own powers and decision making when entering into a compromise arrangement. Reaching a settlement is particularly beneficial to charities because they can include a confidentiality clause preventing the release of the information to third parties. If the case reached court, the final ruling would be public – a factor the charity and its legal advisers may wish to ponder. Specialist advice from solicitors with experience in charities law and probate disputes involving charities, is vital. 10

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Chapter 2 Estate Planning: Charitable Giving

Is charitable giving a societal norm? Not quite yet, it seems, given the results of new research from Remember a Charity – though times are changing. According to the Legacy Giving and Behavioural Insights1 (‘the Report’) just over a third of people indicate that they would be happy to leave a gift to charity in their will, although only 6.3 per cent of people actually do so in reality. The research was conducted using randomised control trials in eight UK firms of solicitors2 and has the support of the Law Society and the Law Society of Scotland. Following the Report, the legal profession is being urged to proactively raise the issue with testators. Charitable legacies are of great importance to charities, accounting for almost a quarter of all donations, according to the Report. Lifetime gifts to charity are also highly valuable to charitable organisations. Most are dependent on these donations to survive – yet many people consulting their lawyer about making a will do not even consider making any charitable provisions. The Report sheds light on how the will-making process, and the role of lawyers in that process, can raise much-needed awareness of legacy giving, and affect whether a charitable bequest is made in clients’ wills. The preserve of the wealthy? Whilst charitable giving was once necessarily the preserve of rich philanthropists, there is an increase in people leaving gifts to charities in their wills and during their lifetime. However, it is not yet the ‘norm’, as the latest CAF World Giving Index3 reveals: just 69% of the UK’s population donated money to charity in 2015 (compare this to 91% in Myanmar). The legal profession has an important role to play in bumping up this figure. Charitable legacies The benefit of charitable giving to the estate (and therefore the beneficiaries) is obvious: charitable bequests are free of inheritance tax (IHT). Furthermore, a reduced rate of IHT (36% instead of the usual 40%) is available to estates of those who die on or after 6 April 2012 and who leave at least 10% of their net estate to 12

charity. However, this benefit only kicks in if the estate is actually liable to IHT. Somewhat surprisingly, wills lawyers do not tend to raise the possibility of leaving legacies to charities, and the potential tax savings, with their clients: just two thirds of solicitors and wills writers surveyed in the Report said they reminded clients about legacy giving – and this was an increase from 53% just five years ago. In fact, 46% of the respondents believed that solicitors have a duty to raise the issue of legacy giving to clients. This means lawyers can be bolder in raising the issue of charitable giving to clients making a will - it’s not quite the sensitive topic some may perceive it to be. The prevailing general pattern seems to be that clients go to their solicitor knowing what (if any) charity they want to leave a legacy to. Testators who give to charity in their wills usually do so because they already have some attachment with the charity during their lifetime. Note, however, the ruling in Ilott v Mitson [2015] EWCA Civ 797 where the testatrix left her entire £486,000 estate to three charities – with which she had no connection during her life. Following the claimant daughter’s initial dependency claim and subsequent appeal, the Court of Appeal diverted around a third of the estate to the daughter. Where a testator wishes to make substantial gifts to charity under their will, consider asking why they wish to benefit the charity in such a way – and determine whether any close family members are being disinherited, or are to be left a limited share of the estate. Having this information can be invaluable should a dispute arise after death. Practitioners are recommended to look out for forthcoming good practice guidance which is being developed by the Institute of Legacy Management. This will be aimed at helping to define and share the highest possible standards for those working in legacy management. Lifetime charitable giving A key finding in the latest Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) UK Giving 20154 report is that 67% gave to charity in the last year, with 42% doing so in the last month (when surveyed). Donating to charity has remained stable year-on-year with no significant changes compared to last year’s report - although giving had tended to be eventdriven. There are clear benefits of charitable giving for wealth planning clients, whether through lump sum gifts or the creation of charitable trusts or foundations. Charitable trusts are created specifically to hold or give property or money for charitable purposes for individuals or organisations – whether for one off gifts, or regular charitable giving. The charitable purpose must, however, come under the Charities Act, and no profit must be made. 13

These charitable models require specialist legal expertise on the creation of incorporated and unincorporated charitable organisations and foundations. There are, for instance, important registration requirements; administration requirements once established; and grant giving and funding issues. From the tax savings perspective, once registered with HMRC a charitable trust may benefit from various tax reliefs; and individuals can apply for tax relief on the donations made into the charitable trust. In addition, a charitable trust does not have to register for VAT; and it pays no tax on its investment income, or corporation tax or inheritance tax. There is also business rates relief available. Note that the charity must be for charitable purposes under UK law to benefit from the IHT exemption under s23 IHTA 1984 (see Routier & Anor v Revenue & Customs [2016] EWCA Civ 938). With Gift Aid, charities registered with HMRC can reclaim tax on the donations made by a UK taxpayer. These tax savings have led to Gift Aid growing in popularity over the years and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not hard to see why: individuals see immediate rewards knowing the charities will receive 25% more than the actual gift made, and at the same time thus reducing the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax liability. Whilst the conclusions of the Legacy Giving and Behavioural Insights Report is confined to legacies, there appears to be no reason why the message that solicitors should be raising the issues of charities to wills clients, cannot be extended to lifetime wealth planning clients. What is clear is that charities depend heavily on both lifetime charitable giving, and legacies for their survival. Private client lawyers have an important role to play â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for the benefit of both their clients, and the charitable causes they decide to support.

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Chapter 3 Charities: Fundraising

The past year or so has been difficult for charities and their fundraising campaigns. High profile scandals including the collapse of the Kids Company; and the reported suicide of elderly poppy seller, Olive Cooke, who had received huge numbers of begging letters from charities, led to forceful parliamentary and public criticism of the charitable sector. However, with new, tighter regulation and new guidance – charity fundraising campaigns are now better regulated and protect both individuals and charities alike. That’s not to say there are no longer areas of concern: according to the FRSB Complaints Report 2016, key issues of concern to the general public include addressed mail, telephone and doorstep fundraising, and a general dislike of specific fundraising methods and frequency of approaches. Following the 2015 Etherington Review into fundraising self-regulation, all its proposals were accepted by the Cabinet office (although critics said the review did not go far enough). Since then, important steps have been made, notably the launch of the Fundraising Regulator, and concrete plans for the Fundraising Preference Service (for which larger charities should now be preparing). The Fundraising Regulator The regulation of charity fundraising is now subject to more robust regulation. The Fundraising Regulator was launched on 7 July 2016 when it took over the responsibility from the Fundraising Standards Board (as well as taking control of the Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Fundraising Practice and the Public Fundraising Association’s Rule Book). It is to be funded by the large fundraising charities. A consultation for a revised Code of Fundraising Practice, including changes to key areas, is due to commence in early 2017. The new Regulator receives complaints about fundraising practices and has already adjudicated on complaints. In one of the final adjudications by the FRBS, the complaint was upheld – and highlighted the need for charities and agencies to respect the wishes of members of the public in relation to fundraising asks1.

Charity Commission Guidance Effective charity governance by its trustees is crucial. The Etherington Review stated very clearly that: “Charity trustees and CEOs should have a strong governance framework in place so that they have strategic oversight of all fundraising undertaken on their behalf directly with the public or by third party agencies.” It also emphasised that the trustees are ultimately responsible for every aspect of their charity’s activity - including fundraising. The Charity Commission recently released new guidance aimed at charity trustees on fundraising from the public in accordance with their legal duties, and to help protect their charity’s reputation. The new guidance provides invaluable guidance as to trustees’ duties, and sets out six key principles under which trustees are required to:

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2. Supervise your fundraisers

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5. Follow recognised standards for fundraising

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Professional fundraising organisations New legislation came into force on 1 November 2016 under the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016. The Charity Commission now has statutory powers to issue official warnings to charities; and there are new requirements that agreements between charities and professional fundraising organisations must cover certain areas. The Fundraising Regulator, which has issued guidance on the new sections of the Act, says it will take a flexible approach for the first five months to give charities a chance to adapt to the changes. Fundraising Preference Service (FPS) The FPS, as proposed following the Etherington Review, is expected to launch in 2017 and will work in a similar way to the Telephone Preference Service. Individuals will be able to register with the FPS to block calls, texts, emails and mail from charities that spend at least £100,000 on seeking donations. It is thought that the FPS will also apply to lotteries and raffles. Gift Aid – new requirement Charities must ensure they remain compliant with the legal requirements for Gift Aid giving. This includes when running charity auctions, online and other events.

Whilst there is no required format of a Gift Aid declaration, the HMRC offers model wording2 for Gift Aid Declarations that is applicable to new one-off donations, multiple donations and sponsored events which must now be used (since 5 April 2016). The new wording is shorter and less confusing than its predecessor. Note that Gift Aid declarations which predate 5 April 2016 will be invalid for new donations as there is a new requirement of a ‘tax to cover’ statement that must be included, confirming it is the donor’s responsibility to pay back any shortfall in their tax paid against the gift aid claimed. Data Protection Fundraising appeals frequently involve handling personal data. Caution must be exercised so that the strict data protection rules are not breached by the charity concerned. The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) treats breaches of the DPA very seriously. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service, for instance, was fined £200,000 by the ICO in 2014 for exposing thousands of personal details to a malicious hacker. In early 2016, it ordered The Alzheimer’s Society to take remedial action following serious data protection breaches. The ICO found serious failings in the way volunteers at the charity handled sensitive personal data. Volunteers were using personal email addresses to receive and share information about people who use the charity, storing unencrypted data on their home computers, and failing to keep paper records locked away. They were not trained in data protection, nor were the charity’s policies and procedures explained to them. The ICO is also undertaking a lengthy investigation into complaints that Oxfam and other charities were exploiting loopholes in the Telephone Preference Service to use personal data. Even compliance with the strict letter of the law is not always enough: the British Red Cross, for instance, has signed an undertaking committing the charity to best practice around fundraising calls after complaints were made that the charity (and others) was ignoring marketing rules to compete for donations. Even though it was found not to have breached the law, it agreed to sign the undertaking for future best practice. Charities are ‘data controllers’ for the purposes of the DPA and they should be aware of the key principles of the legislation with which they must comply. Essentially, they must have the necessary permissions to contact donors/supporters and they must not retain any information on a supporter (or prospect) that they would not be comfortable sharing with them. In addition, charities must not use or share information in a way in which the supporter would not want. They must also be aware of how long such data can be retained for (ie. no longer than necessary!). 18

Note that the Code of Fundraising Practice and Guidance (Appendices) includes a dedicated section on data protection, identifying key regulatory and best practice standards. It applies to all types of fundraising organisation. Legal expertise Charities and charity trustees rely on expert legal advisers to help them comply with their legal and regulatory obligations. Strategic advice will help charities conduct their fund-raising campaigns safely within a robust regulatory framework, and minimise the reputational fall out where fundraising activities raise issues with the public and or the regulator. 1 frsb.org.uk/delivery-of-unwanted-charity-household-collection-bags-breached- fundraising-code 2 gov.uk/guidance/gift-aid-declarations-claiming-tax-back-on-donations

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The wills writing market is increasingly competitive, with a glut of unregulated wills drafters who often fail to grasp important legal complexities that arise when taking instructions. These complexities have multiplied recently following various court rulings that have introduced sometimes surprising - and not always welcome interpretations of the law. The rise in contested wills and probate disputes reflects, in part, the reality that individuals are bolder in asserting their rights in respect of a deceased estate. This means practitioners should be on the ball with regards the legal issues in will drafting more than ever before. Want of Knowledge and Approval The testator must both know and approve of the contents of their will. Ordinarily, proof of testamentary capacity and due execution is sufficient to establish knowledge and approval which is then assumed. However, positive evidence of knowledge and approval is required where there are circumstances behind the preparation and execution of the will that “excite the suspicion of the Court”, for instance, the will was prepared by a beneficiary. Practitioners must, therefore, keep full evidence such as attendance notes or witness statements, on file where there are circumstances that could raise suspicions – and lead to a want of knowledge and approval claim. In such cases, there must be sufficiently weighty evidence that the testator understood what was in the will and its effect – and had sanctioned it (eg. Sharp v Hutchins [2015] EWHC 1240). Testamentary capacity Practitioners are required to ensure the testator has testamentary capacity, ie must be of sound mind, able to identify their property, and to understand what would happen to their property and assets if there was no will. However, several factors can affect testamentary capacity – permanently or temporarily. Where there are any doubts as to capacity - medical and other evidence should be obtained and placed on file in case a dispute arises after death. Apart from the obvious reasons for lack of capacity such as Alzheimers and serious dementia, a 20

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testator could lack testamentary capacity at the time of making a will, for instance, they are elderly and forgetful, suffering from bereavement, or under the influence of drugs of alcohol. Caution must be exercised. This may mean seeing the client on subsequent occasions, taking detailed attendance notes, and having independent witnesses present. This is where the ‘golden rule’ is vital: when taking instructions from the elderly and the ill, a doctor’s opinion may be necessary at the outset. However, a failure to abide by the ‘golden rule’ will not automatically mean the court will allow a claim based on lack of capacity (Burns v Burns [2016] EWCA Civ 37). Dementia is often relied on by claimants, but dementia is not always, in and of itself, sufficient to lead to a successful claim. In a 2015 case, the testatrix was delusional and had suffered mild dementia. She believed one of her sons (the claimant) had begun a police investigation into her financial affairs without her authority. However, critically two expert consultants gave medical evidence but they had not known that the testatrix’ ‘false’ beliefs poisoned her affections towards her son. This meant the evidence had limited value. In the event, the court upheld the will having decided that the testatrix was suffering from a false belief and she was not delusional. She had been clear in her mind that she did not want the son to inherit from her estate (McCabe v McCabe [2015] EWHC 1591). In a separate case, the Court of Appeal decided a dementia sufferer was capable of executing a valid will. It found that although she had suffered from dementia for years and was not as mentally sharp as she had been, she knew what she was doing when she signed the will (Simon v Byford [2014] EWCA Civ 280). Note that a will made during a time of intense grief can be ruled invalid. In a 2013 case, the courts considered an overwhelming amount of evidence that led the High Court to conclude that the testatrix lacked capacity because she was suffering from an “affective disorder brought about by her deep grief at the death of her brother, combined with her continuing fragile mental state arising from her advanced age, her physical frailty and her continuing grief for her husband”. It’s worth noting that she was a person whose mental state was fragile throughout her adult life (Turner v Phythian (2013) EWHC 499). Expert evidence Where a dispute reaches the court, the quality of expert evidence, witness statements, and other evidence will be tested by the court. The stronger the evidence, the higher the value the court will place on it (see, for instance, the above cases). Practitioners who need to instruct experts before going ahead with a client’s wills instructions should ensure they give full and clear instructions as to all relevant 22

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Today, investment income just covers basic maintenance costs. But inevitably facilities have to be improved, and costly structural maintenance is necessary from time to time. We are also anxious to extend the work of the Charity by obtaining additional properties, where the same help can be given to the many other elderly ladies, living often in conditions of great hardship, who need our help.

Two houses near Holland Park in west London have been converted to provide 29 self-contained, two-room flatlets, where residents can live their own lives in comfort and security; with their own furniture around them and with the reassurance that a warden is available in any emergency.

If you can help us, both we and our residents will be enormously grateful.

All our residents greatly value their independence, but there is also a strong sense of community among them; the small gardens belonging to each house are very popular; and river trips and occasional theatre visits are enthusiastically attended.

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FOUR PAWS is an international animal welfare charity, 100% funded by voluntary donations. For over 25 years we’ve been rescuing animals in urgent need, and campaigning to influence positive change for animals across the world. Our vision is a world where humans treat animals with respect, empathy and understanding.

Bears Bears in private captivity suffer greatly in some of the cruellest conditions, such as the illegal bear baiting industry in Ukraine and the horrific bear bile industry in Vietnam. FOUR PAWS has a number of bear sanctuaries across Europe and a new sanctuary in Vietnam currently awaiting construction.

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These goals provide both short-term and long-term solutions for animals in need. Our campaigns are aimed at creating better living conditions for farm animals, wild animals and companion animals. The goal of our international projects is to provide direct assistance to animals in need. Out team rescues animals and rehomes them in our sanctuaries and rescue centres, where they can rehabilitate and recover in a natural environment for the remainder of their lives. Simultaneously, we aim to improve the political climate for animal welfare and bring an end to animal suffering in the future.

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Manchester & Cheshire Dogs’ Home At Manchester & Cheshire Dogs’ Home we are always looking for homes for around 300 dogs, we also care for around 4000 stray and abandonded dogs each year.

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Dedicated to the conservation of our wild owl populations, your legacy, donation or bequest will help us enormously in: * The rescue & rehabilitation of injured wild owls and other birds of prey for release back to their habitat * Providing veterinary care for injured wild birds * Operating a Wild Owl Nest Box Scheme * Taking our Wise Owl Roadshow to Schools * Distributing free Raptor Conservation literature

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Have you left anyone out of your Will? Sick, injured and homeless pets have relied on us since 1897. Thousands of abandoned or unwanted, ill or injured pets turn to us for help every year. OurÂ doors are always open to them, and with your support, they always will be.

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Send to: Natalie Farr, Freepost BLUE CROSS FOR PETS Or please call 0300 777 1757 and quote L673 Email: legacy@bluecross.org.uk

Blue Cross is a charity registered in England and Wales (224392) and in Scotland (SC040154).

A gift in your Will can help secure the future for thousands of pets. If you need us, we can also be there for your special friend. If pets have a place in your heart, please find a place for them in your Will.

Thank you for your continued support.

www.bluecross.org.uk

Leaving a gift will make a difference to the lives of retired racing greyhounds. Our priority is to look after the 1000 greyhounds in our kennels but we simply couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t continue our vital work finding thousands of homes for them every year without your support. Please remember the Retired Greyhound Trust in your Will.

Call 020 8335 3016 to find out how your gift can help or visit : www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk/support-us

Retired Greyhound Trust Charity numbers 269668 & SC044047

ANIMALS - SECTION SPONSORED BY THE DONKEY SANCTUARY

Promoting the practice, advancement and teaching of veterinary science The Trust supports the Veterinary School atSchool the University Bristol. Our The Trust supports the Veterinary at theofUniversity main objectivethrough is to relievefunding suffering and further animaland welfare. The of Bristol fortoequipment clinical Langford Trust depends upon theand generosity of all those interested in the facilities for the treatment hospitalisation of animals. . welfare of animals and education to enable us to

help most this centre of veterinary excellence. By The up-to-date equipment needed supporting this vet school we aim to improve for new advanced techniques is vital the diagnosis and treatment for all animals, not but expensive and facilities for animals only in this country but all over the world. undergoing such treatment must be Thank you. superlative. Please support the Langford Trust. PLEASE the Langford Trust. If in yoursupport life time you care about

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Langford Trust, Langford House, Langford, North Somerset BS40 5DU Tel: 0117 928 9207 Fax: 0117 928 9448 E-mail: Langford-trust@bristol.ac.uk Web: http://www.langfordtrust.org RCN 900380

ARMED & EX SERVICES - SECTION SPONSORED BY COMBAT STRESS

Your clients can rebuild veterans’ lives with a legacy gift

The psychological impact of war isn’t only felt by veterans. The pressure of living with depression, nightmares and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can tear their families apart.

your clients can leave a lasting legacy of support, helping more veterans cope with the trauma of war and rebuild their lives.

Find out more Call: 01372 587 144 Visit: combatstress.org.uk/legacy Email: legacies@combatstress.org.uk

Combat Stress is the UK’s leading veterans’ mental health charity. We currently have 6,000 ex-servicemen and women registered with us. By remembering Combat Stress in their Wills

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Will poWer Douglas Bader was legendary for his determination and will power, refusing to let the loss of both his legs prevent him from flying Spitfires in the Second World War. These are qualities shared by the RAF family. Sadly, these qualities are often needed to fight different battles such as disability, age, accident, illness and poverty. Without people leaving us a gift in their Will, much of what we do simply would not happen. You have the power to help by remembering the RAF family in your Will.

Men and women of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines serve their country, often at times of danger. Established in 1922, the RNBT helps non-commissioned Sailors, Marines and their families (The RNBT Family) throughout their lives. Your donation will help us to help them.

020 7307 3444 • legacy@rafbf.org.uk • www.rafbf.org/legacy

The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust, Castaway House, 311 Twyford Avenue, PoRTsmouTH, Hampshire, Po2 8RN T: 02392 690112 F: 02392 660852 E: rnbt@rnbt.org.uk www.rnbt.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1081009. Registered in Scotland: SCO38109

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Individuals with Any injury, caused by any conflict can ask for whatever help they need.

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“ I want to help provide a safety net for future seafarers and their families.” As an island nation, we rely on seafarers who risk their lives, put food on our plates and carry vital supplies to and from our shores.

Leave a lasting legacy to our seafarers FIND OUT MORE… To find out more about our work or to request our legacy pack, please call 020 7932 0000 or email seafarers@seafarers-uk.org

By leaving a gift to Seafarers UK in your will, you will help to support seafarers and their families who find themselves in need of essential support at difficult times. Last year Seafarers UK gave £3.6m in funding

to more than 80 maritime charities and organisations. Seafarers UK receives no government funding and is heavily dependent on public donations and legacies to maintain its grant-making programme.

Seafarers UK (King George’s Fund for Sailors) is a registered charity, number 226446, in England and Wales, incorporated under Royal Charter, and registered in Scotland under number SC038191.

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Not Forgotten THEN Not Forgotten NOW A unique tri-service charity providing entertainment and recreation for wounded, injured or sick service personnel and veterans with disabilities. Founded in 1920 for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;comfort, cheer and entertainmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of ex-servicemen wounded in WWI, The Not Forgotten Association continues to help and support serving and ex-service men and women with injuries or disabilities of any kind. Anyone who has served or is currently serving in the Armed Forces, regular or reserve, whatever their age, may be eligible for our help. Each year we help more than 10,000 beneficiaries through our unique programme of events and activities, including: Concerts in ex-service care homes Adventure activity breaks Outings, visits and day trips Individual and group holidays Televisions and TV licences Lunches and afternoon teas with entertainment Royal Christmas and Summer Garden Parties Of course, these activities come at a cost and as a non fundraising charity we rely totally on the generosity of others who recognise the value of our work. We are therefore hugely grateful to those organisations and individuals who support us through their donations, grants, fundraising activities and legacies. Every contribution will help us to ensure that those who have served their country and are now suffering from injury, disability or illness are not forgotten.

Tel: 020 7730 2400 Web: www.nfassociation.org Email: info@nfassociation.org 2 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH 42

Charity No 1150541

BLIND & PARTIALLY SIGHTED Disability, not dependency.

When Joel’s parents first learned of his cerebral palsy they were sick with worry about what his future might hold. Now, thanks to Jewish Blind & Disabled, they all enjoy Joel’s independent life in his own mobility apartment with 24/7 on site support.

leave the legacy of independence to people like joel.

eNABLeD Please remember us in your will. visit www.jbD.org or call 020 8371 6611 Registered Charity No. 259480

Failing sight brings with it www.nfbuk.org so many problems! Charity No: 236629 (England & Wales) & SC040134 (Scotland)

Ms Emma Johnston Clerk to the Local Government and Regeneration Committee Committee Office Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP

November HAVE2015 a family member, friend or neighbour whose sig [DO 4YOU We are a self-help organisation of blind and partially sighted people. We want our members and, in fact, all blind and partially sighted people to be part of the community where they live. This includes the two hundred or more people graduating from our universities each year who are regarded Dear Emma, as visually impaired.

is going? Reading, recognising friends, living skills are all affected wh you lose your sight – and it’s much harder if you live alone. Over 40 40 people people in in the the UK UK lose lose their their sight sight each each day day Over The National Federation of the Blind of the UK (NFBUK) keeps its We willingly join with individuals or organisations sharing our Re: Response toany the Local Government and Regeneration Com The gift gift of of sight sight is is precious. precious. The concerns. We speak with Government Ministers about improving all members inthe regular contact withand information, help and updatesBill on th on Footway Parking Double Parking (Scotland) aspects of life, benefits and services and with Local Councils about Your Your gift gift today today and and aa legacy legacy when when the the organisation’s work. The charity issues enablingcampaigning their sight impaired residents to get out and also about more safelybi-monthly time comes comes will will help help fund fund vital vital research research time I in am responding on centres behalfand of shops. the National Federation of the Blind their local areas, town news magazines in audio or electronically, which allows members to into the the causes causes of of blindness blindness and and (NFBUK). into Any financial assistance NFBUKsighted receives helps us withacross our hear from other blind and which partially friends the country. treatments for eye disease. treatments for eye disease. campaigning work to make the lives of many blind and partially sighted

NFBUK was established in 1947 and is an independent, non-politic people happier and more satisfying; a task which NFBUK, a non-political, registered charity. Through campaigning and self-help group and registered charity, has been doing since 1947.representation, • For further information contact NFBUK on Our charity trustees are quality blind, deaf-blind or partially unpaid improve the overall and welfare of sighted, daily01924 life, for 291313, all blind, dea Tel: volunteers. Tel: 0117 0117 929 929 0024 0024 people and those whose impairment is part of multi disa email admin@nfbuk.org or vistsight www.nfbuk.org. Email: includes, equal access to and the safe freedom of movement within Email: info@nerc.co.uk info@nerc.co.uk www.nerc-charity.org.uk www.nerc-charity.org.uk

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BLIND & PARTIALLY SIGHTED

Don’t face sight loss alone.

Focus Birmingham relies on the support of selfless legacy givers, who choose to leave us a donation in their will. Such support enables us to continue providing essential services to those receiving the devastating news of incurable sight loss. We strive to help as many as we can to remain independent and avoid the physical isolation and decline in good mental health often associated with a sight loss diagnosis. We also support people with other disabilities too. Our vision and values are to ensure that no one living in Birmingham and the surrounding areas faces sight loss alone. We want them to be able to access our professional advice and support. We offer: · · · · ·

Practical support Rehabilitation to ensure independence Specialist counselling to strengthen emotional well-being Peer support and social/leisure opportunities to help combat isolation Valuable IT solutions to visually impaired children to ensure they reach their potential in those vital early years

We are offering a Will service for individuals or couples who are interested in making a Will or changing their Will. Please email us at fundraising@focusbirmingham.org.uk or call 0121 478 5239 for more information. Leave a lasting legacy of a brighter future for those facing sight loss.

Helpline 0121 478 5222 Registered Charity No. 1065745

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HELP US BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE People who left a gift in their Will to the GLFB in the past are playing a significant Doorstep fundraising team part in the lives of people dealing with sight loss.

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Our team of door to door Although some of these supporters foresight in leaving a fundraisers would likemay to sayhave a big passed on, their Our team of door to door ‘Thank you!’ to everyone who legacy is making a real and lasting difference to visually impaired children andto adults fundraisers would like say a big opened their door to them and ‘Thank you!’ to everyone who today. This is because gifts areabout helping to provide services that reduce took the left time in to Wills learn more opened their door to them and theso charity and brings, start up aenabling new the isolation sight loss often people to live happier, more tookmuch the time to learn more about regular gift to the GLFB! the charity and start up a new

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Isn’t that the kind of legacy we would all love to leave? Please accept our heartfelt thanks if you have already remembered the work of the GLFB in your Will. Thank you for supporting the Greater London Fund our for If you haven’t already done so, please do consider whether you could support the Blind. Ourloved work is only work in this very special way once you have made provision for your ones. All legacies, be they large or small, help to change lives. made possible because of committed friends like you. If you would like more information about gifts in Wills, please call us on telephone number 020 7620 4918 or by writing to us at the address below: Every donation you make

another blindRoad, or Greater London Fund for the Blind, 12 Whitehorse Mews, 37means Westminster Bridge London, SE1 7QD. Email: info@glfb.org.uk Website: www.glfb.org.uk partially sighted person has an increased chance of a The Greater London Fund for the Blind was established in 1921 tobetter providequality blind welfare services in of life. Greater London Fund for the Blind

London. Today, the services weMills fund, Sir John Housemade possible through voluntary donations including gifts in Wills, Greater London Fund for the Blind Mews year. enable us to reach 50,00012 Whitehorse people every Sir John Mills House 37 Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7QD

Every day 100 people in the UK start losing their sight – that’s one person every 15 minutes. Sight loss affects people of all ages and it can strike at any time. A legacy gift to the GLFB will help ensure that we can provide specialist from the Registered Charity No.care 1074958 point of diagnosis. Thank you.

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SeeAbility is a UK charity supporting people with sight loss and multiple disabilities to live the life they choose. Statutory provision only covers the essentials and we completely rely on donations and legacies to fund our vital charitable work such as; •

Physiotherapy and therapy to maintain and develop daily living skills, mobility and communication

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Every gift in a Will, whatever the size, makes a huge contribution. It helps ensure our valuable work supporting children, young people and adults, living with sight loss and multiple disabilities continues into the future. Contact us in confidence on 01372 755042 or email supportercare@seeability.org. www.seeability.org

SeeAbility is operating name of The Royal School for the Blind founded in 1799. Registered Charity No. 255913

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Children only get one chance at childhood... ...you can help make sure it’s one free from abuse and neglect.

After you’ve remembered your loved ones, you could help keep the next generation of children safe, by leaving a gift in your will. To find out more call 020 7825 2939, email legacyinfo@nspcc.org.uk or visit nspcc.org.uk/giftsinwills

Can you help more kids beat cancer? Childhood cancer effects thousands of children every year in the UK. Our research helps develop better treatments, which mean more children will beat cancer and live long happy and healthy lives.

The NECCR was formed by parents of children diagnosed with cancer more than 30 years ago. A recent independent inspection classed our research centre as 1 of 6 top sites in Europe. Please contact: Janet Price, Fundraiser T. 0191 282 1322 E. janet@neccr.org.uk Registered Charity No. 510339

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1 in 10 people will have a problem with their liver. There are many causes of liver disease and almost all are on the increase. Worldwide, 1 million people a year are dying from liver disease.

The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) is a national charity and our vision is a dyslexia friendly society that enables the one in ten people with dyslexia to reach their full potential.

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Leaving a legacy to the BDA, however large or small, will ensure that we can continue to deliver vital projects and support and continue to help change lives for the better.

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Pain Pain Relief Relief Foundation Foundation

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CH RO N I C PA I N DO ES N O T KI LL – BU T I T LEA DS T O A LI FET I M E O F SU FFERI N G CH RO N I C PA I N DO ES N O T KI LL – BU T I T LEA DS T O A LI FET I M E O F SU FFERI N G

Pain is a vital alarm bell to the brain, telling us that we have damaged ourselves and that something Pain is aSo, vitalwhen alarmthe bell to the brain, tellingthe uspain that has we have damaged ourselves thatgoes something is wrong. damage is treated, normally done its job and and usually away.

is wrong. So, when the damage is treated, the pain has normally done its job and usually goes away. But then there is chronic pain, and that is very, very different. No matter how much treatment you But there isarea chronic pain, and that is very,drugs very different. matter how muchoften treatment givethen the painful it doesn’t go away; painkilling often don’tNo work; even opioids don’t you kill give the painful area it doesn’t go away; painkilling drugs often don’t work; even opioids often don’t kill the pain, it is relentless and sufferers are subject to a lifetime of agony!! the pain, it is relentless and sufferers are subject to a lifetime of agony!! Here are just a few hard facts to consider: Here are just a few hard facts to consider: • 1 in 7 people in the UK suffer from chronic pain – which does not go away. • 1 in 7 people in the UK suffer from chronic pain – which does not go away. • Chronic pain is a desperate debilitating pain bringing a life sentence of agony. • Chronic pain is a desperate debilitating pain bringing a life sentence of agony. • Over half of sufferers endure chronic pain all day, every day of their lives. • Over half of sufferers endure chronic pain all day, every day of their lives. • Many sufferers say they can’t remember what it is like not to be in pain. • Many sufferers say they can’t remember what it is like not to be in pain. • 1 in 5 chronic pain sufferers say their pain is so bad that they just want to die. • 1 in 5 chronic pain sufferers say their pain is so bad that they just want to die. • Pain stops sufferers from enjoying simple activities like walking, shopping, sleeping, or just playing • with Paintheir stopschildren. sufferers from enjoying simple activities like walking, shopping, sleeping, or just playing with their children. • Many thousands of chronic pain sufferers lose their jobs because the pain is so bad that they • cannot Many thousands of chronic pain sufferers lose their jobs because the pain is so bad that they work. cannot work. • When a chronic pain sufferer lose their job, they are often on the downward spiral to poverty. • When a chronic pain sufferer lose their job, they are often on the downward spiral to poverty. • A quarter of chronic pain sufferers are diagnosed with depression. • A quarter of chronic pain sufferers are diagnosed with depression. We obviously pursue active research on Cancer Pain, because many cancer charities and research We obviously pursue active research on Cancer because cancerDeeds charities and ‘research research organisations are prevented from funding work onPain, cancer pain. many Their Trust specify organisations are prevented from funding work on cancer pain. Their Trust Deeds specify ‘research into the cause and cure of cancer’ and this, of course, excludes pain. Yet, for every £10,000 donated into the cause and cure of cancer’ and this,receives of course, excludes Yet,one for every £10,000 donated to cancer research, chronic pain research a donation of pain. less than (1p) penny. to cancer research, chronic pain research receives a donation of less than one (1p) penny. The Pain Relief Foundation in Liverpool is a research charity working to find the causes of chronic The Relief Foundation in Liverpool a research charity working to find the causes pain;Pain seeking new ways of improving theisavailable treatments; educating all doctors andof allchronic other pain; seeking new ways of improving the available treatments; educating all doctors and allfor other medical professionals on treatment methods to ease the pain; providing information packs patients, medical professionals on treatment methods to ease the pain; providing information packs for patients, sufferers and carers. If you need help, don’t hesitate to contact us. sufferers and carers. If you need help, don’t hesitate to contact us. Research costs money, and there is always an urgent need for more and more research. The Pain Research costs money, there is always anfrom urgent and more research. TheInstead, Pain Relief Foundation DOESand NOT receive funding theneed NHSfor or more any other Government body. Relief Foundation DOES NOT receive funding from NHS or any other Government Instead, our vital work depends entirely on donations and thethe generosity of people like you. Willbody. you please our vital work depends entirely on donations and the generosity of people like you. Will you please help?? – each and every £1 counts!! help?? – each and every £1 counts!!

Please help us to end the suffering!! There is a serious lack of Pleasefor help us to end suffering!! There a serious lack that!! of funding chronic painthe research and you canishelp to change funding for chronic pain research and you can help to change that!! You can make a donation in many ways - making a subscription Youmonthly, can make a donation manyis ways - making a subscription quarterly orin yearly usually the easiest way!! monthly, quarterly or yearly is usually the easiest way!! You can also help to defeat chronic pain by leaving a Legacy in your will. Youhelp can also to on defeat pain by leaving a Legacy your For and help advice howchronic to pledge a Legacy and what youin need towill. do, For help andwe advice on how to pledge a Legacy and what you need to do, are here to help and advise you – just contact us!! we are here to help and advise you – just contact us!! Pain Relief Foundation Pain Relief Foundation Clinical Sciences Centre Clinical Sciences Centre University Hospital Aintree University Hospital Liverpool L9 7AL Aintree Liverpool L9 7AL

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Do you have the will to beat Prostate disease? Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men in Scotland with one in eleven men at risk of it and nearly 1 in 2 men may be affected by prostate disease. Prostate Scotland works to develop awareness of prostate cancer and disease, providing information, advice and support to men and their families affected by it, as well as promoting research and treatment developments. Please help us continue our good work. For further information please call 0131 603 8660 or email info@prostatescotland.org.uk

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Pancreatic cancer is tough. Tough to diagnose, tough to research and tough to treat. We are fighting to make a difference. A gift in your Will can help us • Provide expert, personalised support and information via our Support Line and through a range of publications • Fund innovative research to find the breakthroughs that will change how we research, diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer. • Campaign for change; better care, treatment and research, and for pancreatic cancer to have the recognition it deserves. Remembering us in your Will is an incredible way to support the fight against pancreatic cancer in years to come. Together we can take on pancreatic cancer. legacies@pancreaticcancer.org.uk

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The Psychiatry Research Trust Mental illness and brain disorders will affect everyone’s life at some time. One in four of us as direct sufferers. Here at The Psychiatry Research Trust our sole aim is to raise funds for mental health and brain disease research being carried out at the internationally renowned Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (KCL), Bethlem and Maudsley hospitals. We aim to support research by young scientists in a wide range of mental health topics, including Alzheimer's and Motor Neurone Disease, Eating Disorders, Psychotic Illness, Addictions and Childhood Problems

• Our mission is to develop more effective therapy for advanced prostate cancer

Our target is not just to find better treatments for sufferers but also to understand the underlying causes of mental illness and brain disease with the goal of finding means of preventions and cures for these illnesses.

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Yorkshire Cancer Research is Yorkshire’s very own cancer charity. Currently, people in Yorkshire are more likely to get cancer, and more likely to die from it, than most other counties in England. We are here to change that. We have a unique insight into Yorkshire’s cancer problems and work in partnerships with other organisations, directing our resources towards saving lives, prolonging life and improving the quality of life of cancer patients in Yorkshire. Leaving us a gift in your will is one of the most valuable and enduring ways you can show you care. It costs nothing during your lifetime but leaves a lasting impression afterwards. For more information: call 01423 501269 or visit www.ycr.org.uk

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In the UK, one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer but about a third of the most common cancers could be prevented World Cancer Research Fund is dedicated to cancer prevention Please consider including a gift to us in your Will, once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken care of family and friends. What better legacy to leave loved ones and generations to come â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a lasting gift of hope for a future free from cancer. World Cancer Research Fund funds the most authoritative, scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity. Our health information translates the scientific findings into clear information for adults and children on how to reduce their chances of developing cancer. Our research shows that around 80,000 cancer cases in the UK every year can be prevented through simple healthy lifestyle choices. By spreading this good news, we hope that many thousands of lives will be saved. We receive no government funding, so this innovative work is only possible through the generosity of individuals like you, especially from gifts in Wills.

Together we can prevent cancer For more information about our work Call: 020 7343 4200 Email: giftsinwills@wcrf.org Visit: www.wcrf-uk.org/giftsinwills World Cancer Research Fund, 22 Bedford Square (IM), London WC1B 3HH Registered Charity Number: 1000739 Registered with the Charity Commission in England & Wales

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© FOC/J Downey Many wild animals are at risk from threats, including poaching and habitat loss. Friends of Conservation (FOC) works closely with rural communities offering practical solutions for more sustainable living. Leaving a legacy will support our aims to protect wildlife; conserve habitats and improve people’s lives through education, income generation and health programmes. Please visit www.foc-uk.com or phone 020 3667 7017 to find out more.

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The Barristers’ Benevolent Association exists to support, help and comfort those members of the Bar in England and Wales and their families and dependants who are in need, in distress or in difficulties. During the recent past we have helped barristers and their families in every circuit, often saving not only dignity but careers.

Please do not hesitate to bring potential cases to our attention and remember us when things are going well and you can afford to make a gift. The BBA office staff will be more than happy to answer queries, either by telephone or by email – details are given on the Contact Us page of our website.

We are not nearly as well-known in the profession as we would like, and there are possibly people who qualify for our help but aren’t aware of our existence… we also feel that there are other people who would be willing to contribute to the welfare of their less fortunate colleagues but who are also unaware of us.

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We are a cost efficient charity with very low overheads enabling us to distribute a large proportion of out funds to organisations nationwide that help some of the UK’s most deprived people come off the streets and into safe accommodation. The organisations we help vary from small groups to established residential or training facilities working with homeless people and helping them get back to being contributing members of society. For more information about us please see our website: www.help-the-homeless.org.uk

020 7592 1855 andrew.h@passage.org.uk passage.org.uk CELEBRATING OVER 100 YEARS OF CARE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSION Patron: HM The Queen · Est 1908 Registered Charity No. 206451

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PLEASE REMEMBER THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY IN YOUR WILLS AND LEGACIES Members of the entertainment profession have given us so very much enjoyment a camera, or behind it, as well as all those who have spent their lives working over so many years; many working tirelessly throughout their careers raising in the numerous support industries dedicated to entertainment funds for others, so please give whatever you can back to them. The Royal Variety Charity owns and manages its own residential and nursing Most performers/ actors/ comedians/ musicians live their life for their passion, care home for entertainers, Brinsworth House in Twickenham, and also offers living from job to job, sometimes going for months without work and most make a nationwide grant scheme to assist those living in their own homes wherever little or no plans should they fall sick or reach old age. they reside in the UK. The Royal Variety Charity is the oldest and most prestigious of all entertainment Every pound is so gratefully welcomed and will help us to ensure that we charities; established in 1908 and with Her Majesty The Queen as its sole patron. maintain a high standard of care for our many residents and dependents around the UK. The Royal Variety Charity assists those who've worked professionally in the entertainment industry and are in need of help. The charity strives to support all those, both young and old, who've worked on the stage, in the wings, in front of THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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