Writing a Will? Leave a Gift in Your Will
Writing a Will?
Your Will is one of the most important things you’ll ever write, and if you leave a gift to AtaLoss in your Will, you’ll also help us to help your family and friends when you’re gone.
If you are looking for help in writing a will, the Law Society provides a full list of solicitors who can help.
Alternatively, you can take advantage of our Free Will services, in partnership with Octopus Legacy.
Why leave AtaLoss a Legacy in your Will?
AtaLoss exists to ensure that every bereaved person in the UK can access timely, holistic support. Each year over six million people are significantly bereaved, yet most receive little or no help. Unsupported grief can lead to poor mental health, family breakdown, unemployment, addiction, homelessness, and wider social costs.
Independent evaluation confirms our model works: participants feel less lonely, more resilient, and better able to cope with their grief. Our national signposting service operates at just £200,000 per year with the capacity to serve the whole UK.
We are now poised to scale. Demand is rising daily, and we have detailed costings and early estimates for potential projects ahead. In particular, we want to extend The Bereavement Journey® into new settings — including care homes, schools, the Armed Forces, prisons, and among people with additional needs — ensuring that every community can access this much-needed support.
Your legacy could allow us to extend the reach of The Bereavement Journey® to every city, town and village and to work with others to bring it to prisons, care homes, schools and other community locations.
Every £1 invested in The Bereavement Journey® generates nearly £250 in societal wellbeing.
We provide:
· Awareness and advocacy to build a grief-literate society and influence policy at the highest level.
· National signposting through AtaLoss.org — the UK’s comprehensive bereavement support hub, directing people to national and local services, information and resources.
· Community support, especially through The Bereavement Journey®, a structured, peer-led programme now running in hundreds of locations.
Reasons Why Writing a Will Is Important
1. Make It Easier on Friends and Family
Losing a family member is painful and stressful. A Will makes it much easier for your family and friends to take care of your estate.
2. Make Sure Your Wishes Are Known
With an up-to-date Will, you can have peace of mind that what matters to you is communicated for carrying out when you’re gone. It’s the only way to make sure your wishes are followed in the way you intend. However, remember that circumstances change over time, and for reasons which may not be apparent now it may not be possible for your family members to do so. This may cause regret and further pain, so be sure to say it’s just your preference, rather than necessary, wherever you can.
3. Give Your Assets to the People and Causes That Matter to You
Without writing a Will expressing your wishes, your whole estate could end up belonging to the Crown or government. Writing a Will ensures it goes to the people and causes you care about
4. Protect the Rights of Your Partner
If you and your partner aren’t married or in a civil partnership, you don’t have the same automatic rights as those who are married. You can make sure your partner is looked after by naming them in your Will.
5. Help to Minimise Inheritance Tax
If you’re writing a Will, it can help reduce the amount of inheritance tax that needs to be paid on your estate. Click here to see how a legacy can help reduce your liability.
6. Ensure Your Family Are Supported When You’re Gone
If you include a donation to AtaLoss in your Will it will enable us to support your loved ones after you’ve died. It’s a ‘win win’; you leave a legacy to us – potentially reducing inheritance tax – and in return we help your family. We hope that more and more people will see the value of leaving a legacy to AtaLoss in writing their Will.
You can also make a donation to AtaLoss before you die to reduce your tax bill and inheritance liabilities. That way you will see the benefit of your generosity.
You can also make a one-off or regular donation:
