Remembering a charity in your Will is one of the most powerful ways to make a lasting difference.
We all have a legacy. It lives on in the memories we create with family and loved ones, the values we pass on to children and grandchildren, and the difference we make in the world around us. For many of us, that legacy also includes the causes we choose to champion in our lifetimes.
At WFN, we believe one of the most meaningful legacies we can leave is a healthy planet: a world where people and wildlife can thrive together.
This Remember a Charity Week (7 to 13 September), we’re celebrating the passions and causes that shape our lives, and inviting supporters to consider the lasting difference they could make for wildlife conservation by leaving a gift in their Will to Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN).
Last year, gifts in Wills across the UK raised more than £4.4 billion for charitable causes. With greater awareness and planning, that impact could be even greater.
A lasting impact for people and nature
For over 30 years, WFN has invested in exceptional grassroots conservationists globally, backing local leaders who are working in partnership with communities to deliver proven solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises. From protecting endangered species and restoring critical habitats to strengthening local livelihoods, our Whitley Award winners are driving positive change where it is needed most.
“Perhaps the greatest legacy of the charity is the growing network of winners themselves who represent some of the best conservation leaders in the world. The range of challenges the winners face is remarkable, the solutions are diverse; and together their reach is truly global.”
— Sir David Attenborough, WFN Ambassador
Today, that global network is helping safeguard some of the world’s most vulnerable ecosystems and the people and wildlife who depend on them. But the challenges facing nature continue to grow, and your support has never been more important.
How can your gift support conservation?
Behind every conservation success story is a dedicated local leader working tirelessly to protect wildlife and support their community. Whether tackling plastic pollution to protect sea turtles, securing stronger legal protections for owls in Nepal, creating safe wildlife crossings in the Amazon, or helping communities coexist with lions in Zimbabwe, Whitley Award winners are delivering practical solutions to benefit wildlife and people.
By remembering WFN in your Will, you can help us continue supporting these exceptional conservationists, ensuring they have the long-term support to deliver lasting change.
Importantly, leaving a gift to charity does not need to come at the expense of family and loved ones. Many people choose to leave a small percentage of their estate after providing for those closest to them. Even a modest gift can make a meaningful difference.
Every one of us will be remembered for something. A gift in your Will could help safeguard nature for generations to come.
Find out how to leave a gift to WFN
