Leave a gift in your will

Help us end domestic abuse for good by leaving a legacy gift in your will.

Create a lasting legacy with SafeLives

At SafeLives, we believe that domestic abuse can be stopped. Stopped before it starts. Stopped before it ruins lives. By leaving a gift in your will to SafeLives, you can help us transform the lives of those affected by domestic abuse for generations to come. Your generosity will help us transform the response to abuse, providing long-term, wraparound support and safety to countless individuals and families.

Why leave a gift in your will?

Leaving a gift in your will is a powerful way to ensure that our vital work continues. It allows us to:

Champion survivors: continue expanding opportunities for those with lived experience to share their authentic voices and be heard by those who can effect change.
Educate and advocate: provide resources, guidance, training and support to professionals on the domestic abuse frontline.
Innovate solutions: develop new programs and strategies at local and national level to improve the response to domestic abuse.
Create systemic change: influence policy and practice to create a society where domestic abuse is no longer tolerated. It is not acceptable, not inevitable, and together – we can make it stop.

How to leave a gift

Including SafeLives in your will is straightforward. Here are the steps to guide you:

Speak with your solicitor

Discuss your intentions with a legal professional to ensure your wishes are clearly outlined.

Choose your gift

Decide what type of gift you would like to leave. Options include a specific sum of money, a percentage of your estate, or a particular item of value.

Use our details

Ensure you have our correct details in your will. Here is the necessary information:

Charity Name: SafeLives
Registered Charity Number: 1106864
Address: Suite 2a, Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol BS1 2NT

Types of Gifts

Residuary Gift: A percentage of your estate after other gifts and expenses have been paid.
Pecuniary Gift: A specific sum of money.
Specific Gift: An item of value such as property, stocks, or personal belongings.

Example wording for your will

To leave a gift to SafeLives, you can use the following suggested wording:

“I give to SafeLives, registered charity number: 1106864, of Suite 2a, Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol BS1 2NT, [a specified sum], [a specified item], or [a specified percentage of the residue of my estate] to be used for its general charitable purposes, and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge.”

Let Us Know

If you have included SafeLives in your will, please do let us know. We would love the opportunity to thank you for your generosity and keep you informed about our work. Your information will be treated with the utmost respect and confidentiality.

Contact Us:

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact us.

Contact the Legacy team

Thank you for considering leaving a gift in your will to SafeLives. Your legacy will be a beacon of hope and safety for future generations.

Together, we can end domestic abuse, for everyone, for good.