Your gift will make a difference
If the Ri has a special place in your heart, leaving a gift in your Will can help to ensure that we have a financially sustainable future.
Every gift helps us inspire future generations to see the possibility of a future with science. Together, we can continue to bring the theatre of science to the public and empower children and adults to embrace opportunities with science.
Legacy gifts to charity are exempt from Inheritance Tax in the UK, and the government provides a further incentive when you leave 10% or more of your net estate to charity
It’s really simple – all your solicitor will need to include the Ri in your will is our address and charity number:
The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS
Charity Number: 227938 (England and Wales)
If you do not already have a will, or would like to create one, please use our free will service. By leaving a gift to the Ri, you can help ensure that we spread the magic of science to young people long into the future.
If you would like more information about leaving a gift in your will, we’d welcome the opportunity to talk to you confidentially. Please email mbrady@ri.ac.uk.
In addition to legacy gifts, we’re always touched when chosen as the beneficiary of gifts given in memory. If we can help with the collection of the donations in any way, please get in touch.
Write your will for free
We’ve partnered with Farewill to offer you the opportunity to write your Will for free, from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Farewill is the largest Will writing specialist in the UK.
You can write or update your Will for free, online or over the phone.
There's no obligation to leave a gift to the Royal Institution in your Will, but we hope you may consider it. If you do choose to leave a gift to the Royal Institution in your Will, thank you.
Our free online Wills service is available to people aged 18 or over who live in England and Wales. Unfortunately, it’s not yet available to those in Scotland or Northern Ireland because of key differences in laws around Will writing and inheritance. We’re working hard to make this available to everyone as soon as we can.
Our free online Wills service is available to people aged 18 or over who live in England and Wales. Unfortunately, it’s not yet available to those in Scotland or Northern Ireland because of key differences in laws around Will writing and inheritance. We’re working hard to make this available to everyone as soon as we can.
How does it work?
- To redeem your free Will, click the button below.
- Create an account with Farewill and complete their simple online questionnaire.
- Your Will is then checked within 5 days by an expert, to make sure your wishes are clear.
- Once it has been checked by Farewill’s experts, you need to print and sign in front of two witnesses to make it legally binding.
You can also choose to write your Will for free over the phone. Our Farewill’s telephone service is available to all supporters who are 18 or over and live in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Please call Farewill on +44 (0)20 8050 2686 or you can request a free call back from one of Farewill’s specialists who will review your instructions, answer any queries and finalise your Will.
Write your Will with a solicitor
If you prefer to write your Will face-to-face with a solicitor, you can find a qualified professional through Remember a Charity and The Law Society.
Get in touch
We’re always happy to help with any queries about gifts in Wills. Whether you’ve decided to leave a gift in your Will or would like more information, please do get in touch.
Please email Matilda Brady at mbrady@ri.ac.uk