Leave a legacy

Leaving a gift in your Will is a very special way to support Send a Cow. A legacy ensures that the work you supported so passionately during your lifetime continues - helping us to keep on transforming lives in Africa for generations to come.

What difference will leaving a gift in my Will make?

Legacy income is vital to Send a Cow’s work - it makes a real difference to families right across Africa every day. However big or small, you can be sure that your gift will help communities to leave poverty behind and work towards a brighter and more sustainable future.

By leaving a gift in your Will, you’ll also be leaving a unique chain of hope in Africa thanks to a wonderful and unique aspect of our work. For every one person we help directly with your support, they will pass on assistance to 10 others in their community, meaning that your legacy will keep on giving for years and years.

 Why do people choose to leave a legacy to Send a Cow?

Leaving a legacy in your Will enables you to keep giving to a cause you really care about. Our supporters leave legacies to Send a Cow for lots of reasons, but most have a common desire to help our life-transforming work reach out to even more people in need.

How do I leave a gift in my Will to Send a Cow?

Deciding to leave a legacy is a special gift. As such, making a Will is important as it is the only way of ensuring your wishes are followed after you die. As well as guaranteeing that your estate is used to benefit those you care about, it can include instructions such as funeral arrangements and appointing legal guardians for your children.

To make certain that your Will is correctly written, you should consider using a professional solicitor. He or she can help you include a gift to Send a Cow in your Will. You can find out more by reading our guide.

You can also add a gift to Send a Cow to an existing Will using a Codicil form. To make things simple, you can download a form here to give to your solicitor.

How can I find out more?

If you have any questions about leaving a gift in your Will then please contact David Smith, Send a Cow's Fundraising Manager on 01225 874222 or email david.smith@sendacow.org.uk