Change starts with a will – and yours could make a lasting difference.
By leaving a gift in your will to Deafblind UK, your will could fund a brighter future for those affected by sight and hearing loss.
Writing a will is one of the most important things we can do to ensure our wishes are carried out after we're gone, but less than 40% of UK adults have an up-to-date will in place.
This October, we’ve made it even easier for you to give the gift of a future beyond deafblindness in your will.
We’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy, so you can write or update your will for free.
This Autumn, the cost of your will is covered by us up to £150 – so you can write 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 Deafblind UK, there’s no
obligation to do so when using this service. Not only does writing your will make life easier for the people you leave behind, but including a gift in your will could help us continue being there for thousands of deafblind people each year; rebuilding confidence, alleviating loneliness, and enabling them to lead the lives they want to live.
How to write or update your will
Find the right will for you. You can write your will:
- Online: Visit the Octopus Legacy Deafblind UK webpage
- Over the phone: Call 020 4525 3605 and quote Deafblind UK to book an appointment
- At home or in-branch: Call 020 4525 3605 and quote Deafblind UK to book an appointment
Not sure you need a will at all? Take this short quiz to find out and to speak to an expert.
How your legacy can change lives
A gift of £500 could pay for 25 hours of specialist wellbeing support for a deafblind member, enabling them to enjoy activities in their local area.
A gift of £3,000 could allow 150 people to receive the Braille version of Open Hand for a year – a magazine written and designed especially for people who are deafblind.
A residuary gift of 2% could fund life-changing assistive technology and technical support, allowing people with dual sensory loss to reconnect with their family and the world around them.
A residuary gift of 5% could cover the cost of a trained helpline operator for a year – providing a vital lifeline for our members when they need it most, or simply a listening ear when they are feeling lonely.
Annette's Story
"As a deafblind person, we don't fit into the deaf mainstream services or the blind mainstream services. Without Deafblind UK, it would have been horrendous."
"Because Deafblind UK has been a constant in my life, I'm able to live my life in the way that I do."
Deafblindness affects more and more people each year. By 2035 it is estimated that nearly 600,000 people in the UK will be deafblind. Your legacy, no matter how big or small, will allow us to continue to support people with deafblindness in years to come.
Change starts with a will. Include Deafblind UK in your will today, thank you.
To find out more about leaving a gift in your will to Deafblind UK, get in touch with our friendly team on 01733 973452 or view our frequently asked questions page.