Legacies and In Memory gifts

Leaving a Legacy Gift to NAPAC

A legacy is an incredible way to provide support for survivors

Deciding to draw up a Will is an important decision, and we know there is a lot to think through. Thank you for considering a gift to NAPAC. Although you may never meet them, a legacy gift to NAPAC will help us ensure thousands of survivors can access support to heal from abuse and enjoy happier, more fulfilled lives.

Legacies give us the ability to keep meeting the needs of survivors. We use legacies to strengthen our direct support service and deepen our advocacy work. They help us try out new ways of working and share learning, staying grounded in recognising the impacts of abuse in childhood and the hope and joy of healing and recovery. 

A legacy can be for any amount, or any proportion of an estate, or an item of value rather than money. It is up to you. A Will can be written to ensure your loved ones and priorities are respected, now and into the future.

Writing a Will or Codicil 

If you need to draft a new Will or make substantial changes, we strongly recommend that you consult a solicitor. If you have already made a Will and would like to add a gift to the National Association for People Abused in Childhood, you can use a codicil form. A codicil is a supplement that allows you to amend your existing Will without drawing up a new one.

If you need a solicitor, we recommend contacting the Law Society or your local Citizens Advice Bureau. You can also find the names of firms that NAPAC works with on advocacy on our Law Firm Partners page.

Types of legacy gift

There are three main types of legacy gifts: 

• Residuary: the whole or a percentage of an estate after all other gifts have been made and any debts settled
• Pecuniary: a fixed sum of money left in your will
• Specific: items such as a house to be sold or used, a piece of art, or stocks and shares

Here is an example of how a residuary gift of 10% to NAPAC could be worded:

“I give ten (10) percent of the remainder of my estate to the National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) of 82 Tanner Street, London, SE1 3GR, (registered as a charity in England and Wales, number 1069802) for its charitable purposes. I further direct that the receipt of the Chief Executive or other proper officers of the National Association for People Abused in Childhood shall be a full and proper discharge for the said legacy.”

Adding a gift with a codicil

If you have already made a Will and would like to add a gift to NAPAC, you may be able to use a codicil form. A codicil is a simple form allows you to amend your existing Will without drawing up a new one. We recommend getting advice from your solicitor, but the codicil process is usually straightforward: 

1. Print the codicil form which can be downloaded as a PDF document here
2. Ask two adults who to be witnesses; they cannot be your executor or a beneficiary or their spouse 
3. Complete and sign the codicil in ink in the presence of both your witnesses, and then have each witness complete and sign their section
4. Send your completed codicil to your solicitor or the person managing your Will 

Key information and how to contact NAPAC

You will need the full name of the charity, the registered address, and registered charity number. All three pieces of information together ensure your wishes will be carried out even if something changes, such as moving to a new address. 

• Full name: National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC).
• Registered address: NAPAC, Canopi, 82 Tanner Street, London, SE1 3GN
• Charity registration numbers:
  • Charity Registration for England and Wales: 1069802
  • OSCR Registration for Scotland: SC049296 

If you would like to notify us of a gift or discuss any donation plans, please contact info@napac.org.uk

Thank you for supporting survivors.