Gifts in wills

It's free will writing month

Write or update your will for free this February and March through our partnership with leading will writers Octopus Legacy.

Did you know that 60% of UK adults don't have a will? We understand, it's a difficult conversation to start. But, by having a will in place you can ensure that your estate will benefit the people and causes you care about most after you're gone.

Find out how you can write your will for free in as little as 15 minutes online, over the phone or in person.

Find out more about Deafblind UK's free will writing service

Not sure you need a will? Take this short quiz to find out, or book you place for our free, accessible webinar on 12th March 2025.

Your legacy can create a brighter future

Your gift could make a real difference to people living with deafblindness; it could help us to run more social groups to give people who are deafblind more opportunities to connect with others; it could give someone a weekly visit from a befriender or it could keep our helpline open so we can be there for someone who needs sympathy and support.

Jean's story

“It has totally changed my life... I’ve got someone else to talk to and someone else to think about”

Deafblindness affects more and more people each year. By 2029 it is estimated that nearly 539,000 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.


How you can change lives

A gift of £400 could provide a full course of specialist counselling for someone trying to come to terms with their sight and hearing loss.

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.

To find out more about leaving a gift in your will, order your free Gifts in Wills guide below. 

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Get a free will online

Logo: In partnership with Octopus LegacyIf you don't have a will yet, don't worry! You can get a professionally written will, completely free of charge, through our partner Octopus Legacy. It's quick and easy to do, either online or over the phone.

Although there is no obligation to do so, lots of people using this service choose to leave a gift to our charity in their will.

Why use our free wills service?

  • It’s quick and easy – it could take just 15 minutes!
  • It’s safe - Octopus Legacy wills are legally binding and checked by experts
  • It is free!
  • You will have peace of mind that your affairs are in order
  • This can be done face to face or over the phone if you would prefer

Call 0800 773 4014 or click here to to arrange an appointment to talk about your will. Alternatively, click the button below to start your will online. If you live in Northern Ireland, please call us 0800 773 4014 rather than using the online form.


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