Remember A Charity Week: Turning Wills into Legacies with Lyons Bowe

This week is Remember A Charity Week, a national campaign that shines a spotlight on the power of legacy giving. Across the UK, charities are reminding us that one of the most meaningful ways to make a difference is through something many of us will need to do anyway: writing a will.

At Lyons Bowe, we believe a will is far more than paperwork. It’s a story of who you are, what you value, and the future you want to help create. That’s why we’re proud to support Remember A Charity Week and to make legacy giving easier for our clients through our Charity Will Scheme.

Why Legacy Giving Matters

When most people think about wills, they focus on protecting their family. That will always come first and rightly so. But what many don’t realise is that even a small gift to charity, written into your will, can have a lasting impact.

Think of it this way:

• A modest gift could help fund vital research into diseases.
• A percentage of your estate could support community projects that continue to grow year after year.
• Even a single donation could provide lifesaving resources for charities working in the UK and abroad.

Last year, Lyons Bowe clients pledged over £4 million in legacy gifts through our Charity Will Scheme. That’s millions directed to hospitals, research groups, local charities, and global organisations. And every single one of those legacies started with a simple conversation about writing a Will.

Remember A Charity Week: Starting Conversations

Remember A Charity Week isn’t about big fundraising drives. It’s about sparking kitchen-table conversations. It’s about asking:

• What do I want my legacy to be?
• What impact could I have beyond my own lifetime?
• How do I balance caring for my family with caring for the world around me?

The campaign encourages us all to pause and think about those questions because the answers can change not only the way we plan our estates, but also the future of countless charities.

How Lyons Bowe Supports Legacy Giving

Writing a will can feel daunting. That’s why Lyons Bowe makes the process simple, accessible, and stress-free.

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Here’s how we help:

• 50% off will-writing fees when you leave a gift to charity through our Charity Will Scheme.
• Plain-English advice from our Wills & Probate team, so you know exactly what your options are.
• Our Lyons Bowe app, which gives you real-time updates on your matter, so you never feel left in the dark.
• Offices across the South West, South Wales, and beyond Bath, Bournemouth, Bridgwater, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Exeter, Frome, Keynsham, and Shepton Mallet making expert support accessible wherever you are.

We take care of the legal details so you can focus on the bigger picture: what you want your story to mean in the years to come.

Real Stories, Real Impact

Legacy gifts don’t just sit in legal documents. They change lives.

• One of our clients recently left a percentage of their estate to a local hospice, helping secure its services for future families.
• Another chose to support a children’s charity, knowing that their legacy would give opportunities to young people for years to come.
• Others have included medical research organisations in their wills, funding breakthroughs that will benefit generations.

These are everyday people  not millionaires or celebrities. Their legacies show that generosity is measured in intention, not in size.

Your Legacy, Your Choice

As solicitors, we see first-hand how wills give families peace of mind. But we also see how including a charitable gift transforms a will from something purely protective into something profoundly powerful.

Your legacy doesn’t have to be large. It just has to be yours.

This Remember A Charity Week, we encourage you to think about the causes that matter to you. Talk about it with your family. And when you’re ready, we’re here to help you make it happen.

Take the Next Step

• Book an appointment with our Wills & Probate team.
• Use our app to track your matter and stay in control.
• Write a will that protects your loved ones and the causes you care about most.

Because in the end, your legacy isn’t only what you leave. It’s what you leave behind

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