Leave a Gift in your Will

Help future generations feel heard, supported and understood.

A Gift in your Will is a powerful way to create lasting change for children and young people across Gloucestershire and beyond.

After providing for your loved ones, you may choose to leave a gift to Let's Talk Well, helping ensure that future generations can access free counselling, mental health support and someone to listen when they need it most.

Every gift, no matter its size, helps us continue supporting young people, aged 9-25 years, and their families through life's challenges.

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Interested in leaving a Gift in your Will? We're here to help.

If you'd like to discuss leaving a Gift in your Will to Let's Talk Well, or to find out more, please get in touch by emailing fundraising@letstalkwell.org.uk or call 01594 372777

How your Gift can make a difference

The best way to understand the impact of Let's Talk Well is to hear directly from the people we've supported. This collection of testimonials shares the experiences of young people and families who found support, guidance and someone to listen when they needed it most.

Why Leave a Gift to Let's Talk Well?

For many young people, having access to the right support at the right time can make all the difference.

The mental health support we provide helps children and young people overcome challenges, build resilience, and look towards a brighter future. Of the more than 4,000 young people who accessed our counselling service last year:

99% said our services helped them
96% said they would recommend our services to a friend
and over 90% reported improved emotional wellbeing

Our counselling and support makes a lasting, positive impact to the lives of children and young people.

A Gift in your Will could help us:

Provide free counselling sessions for children and young people
Support families facing mental health challenges
Reach more young people ensuring they have someone to talk to when they need it most
Develop new services to meet growing demand

By choosing to leave a Gift in your Will to Let's Talk Well, you can help create a future where every young person has access to the mental health support they need to thrive.

“It has helped me have the confidence to talk about and understand my thoughts and emotions. It has helped me be in a better place. It helped me feel safe with myself and helped me trust other people.” - Young Person.

“I honestly don't know where I'd be without you and I'm glad my teacher referred me to Let's Talk Well - You're an amazing team." - Young Person.

Ways to Leave a Gift

Here are four suggested ways to remember Let's Talk Well in your Will:

A specific amount of money.

A gift of a specific amount of money. Whether large or small, a fixed sum can make a meaningful contribution to our work.

A percentage or share

A percentage or share of your estate after provision has been made for your loved ones and other commitments.

Family first

A gift that allows a loved one to benefit from an asset during their lifetime, with the asset passing to Let's Talk Well afterwards.

An item of value

A gift of a particular item, such as shares, property, jewellery or other valuable possessions.

The size of your gift is far less important than the difference it can make. By remembering Let's Talk Well in your Will, you'll be helping to ensure that children and young people across Gloucestershire and beyond have access to the counselling, support and guidance they need for years to come.

Letting Us Know

There is no obligation to tell us if you have included Let's Talk Well in your Will. However, if you choose to let us know, it gives us the opportunity to thank you and helps us plan for the future.

Any information you share with us will be treated with complete confidence.

Contact Us

While we can't offer legal advice, if you would like to speak to someone about leaving a Gift in your Will, please get in touch.

We're here to help.

Email Fundraising@letstalkwell.org.uk or Call 01594 372777

“It was fantastic to know you're not alone. The opportunity to share and be listened to has really helped and I feel so much more confident in helping my daughter.“ - Parent/ Carer

Frequently Asked Questions

We know that making changes to your Will, or writing one for the first time, can leave you with questions...

That's why we've put together answers to some of the questions we're asked most often.

If your question isn't covered here, or if you'd like to discuss leaving a gift to Let's Talk Well, please call us on 01594 372777 or email fundraising@letstalkwell.org.uk

How do I make my Will?

Let's Talk Well is a member of Remember a Charity, an organisation dedicated to raising awareness of charitable gifts in Wills and making the process as straightforward as possible. To help you get started, they have created an easy-to-follow guide: Making a Will: Everything You Need to Know

Alternatively, you may wish to speak with a qualified will writer or legal professional. The Institute of Professional WillWriters offers a searchable directory of accredited will writers through its Members Directory. You can also find a solicitor in your area using the Law Society's Find a Solicitor Service.

I don’t have very much to leave. Is it still worth including a gift in my Will to Let’s Talk Well?

Absolutely! Every gift, no matter its size, can make a meaningful difference. By leaving a gift in your Will to Let's Talk Well, you'll help us continue to support children and young people to get the mental health support they need.

We are incredibly grateful for every gift we receive. Large or small, each one helps us be there for children, young people and their families.

Can you give legal advice about writing my Will?

While we're unable to provide legal advice, we'd be happy to talk to you about how a gift in your Will could help Let's Talk Well continue to provide free counselling and support to children and young people, and their families.

For advice on writing a will, contact a qualified will writer or legal professional. The Institute of Professional WillWriters offers a searchable directory of accredited will writers through its Members Directory. You can also find a solicitor in your area using the Law Society's Find a Solicitor Service.

I already have a Will. Can I leave a gift to Let's Talk Well?

Yes. If you would like to include Let's Talk Well in your plans, you may be able to update your existing Will or choose to make a new one. We recommend speaking with your family, friends and a solicitor, before making any changes, who can guide you through the best option for your situation.

What if I change my mind?

Of course. It's your Will, and you can update it at any time should your circumstances or wishes change.

If you choose to change, add or remove a gift to Let's Talk Well, there is absolutely no obligation to let us know. However, if you do decide to tell us, we would be grateful to hear from you, as it helps us plan for the future and understand the potential impact of legacy gifts.

We recommend seeking advice from a solicitor when making any changes to your Will.