Some of your most frequently asked questions

 

Are there any tax advantages of leaving money to charity?
If you leave money and possessions worth more than a set value, currently £312,000, your beneficiaries (the people you're leaving it to) may have to pay 40 per cent Inheritance Tax on the amount over that threshold.  £312,000 may seem like quite a lot of money, but if you include your home, you could find your savings and possessions add up to a lot more than that.

 

Donations to charity are exempt from tax, so anything you leave to KIDS is free of Inheritance Tax and we will receive the full amount. Ask your solicitor about the best ways to use your will to reduce tax.

 

I am thinking of leaving a gift to KIDS – how much should I leave?
If you choose to leave a gift to KIDS, the amount you leave is completely up to you. Of course we all need to provide for our family and friends first.  KIDS would be very grateful for any amount you are able to afford, as your gift – large or small, will allow us to continue our vital work with disabled children, young people and their families.  If you do choose to leave a gift you may wish to consider a residual bequest as it retains its value over the time. Further details about the type of bequest you could leave to KIDS are in the document below.

 

Types of BequestTypes of Bequest

 

I want to leave a gift to KIDS in my will – what should I do next?
Simply tell your solicitor that you want to include KIDS in your will and what you want to leave, and they'll make the necessary changes.  Along with our name and address, you'll need to tell your solicitor our charity registration number that uniquely identifies us. The information you need is:

 

KIDS
6 Aztec Row
Berners Road
London N1 0PW

 

Registered Charity Number: 275936

 

Do I need to tell KIDS that I have included you in my will?
It's not essential that you tell us, but if you choose to it gives us the opportunity to say thank you. If you would like to let us know you can contact Catherine, our Legacy Manager on 020 7359 3635 or by email at legacies@kids.org.uk. Any information that you give us will be treated in the strictest confidence.

 

If you have already included a donation to KIDS in your will, please accept our sincere thanks on behalf of the children and young people your gift will help.