Free Charity Wills - Will Writing and Updates

Gifts left to the charity in people’s Wills have been helping children like Idris, who was born with congenital heart disease and serious lung problems. He underwent open heart surgery at GOSH when he was just three months old. After multiple surgeries, Idris’ heart is now repaired, and he no longer needs oxygen. Thanks to our family accommodation nearby, his mum could be at his side as he got better.

A small change to your Will would bring hope to future generations of seriously ill children and their families.

We’ve teamed up with multiple Will-writing services that are simple and free for you to write a straightforward Will.

You can write or update your Will for free with a participating solicitor near you.

To book an appointment with The National Free Wills Network, fill in our form and The National Free Wills Network will contact you.

The Goodwill Partnership offers a specialist, free Will-writing service via a home-visit, video or telephone appointment. Once your appointment is completed you will receive your Will from one of The Goodwill Partnership’s independent qualified solicitors. This service is available in England and Wales.

To book an appointment with The Goodwill Partnership fill in our form and The Goodwill Partnership will contact you.

Creating a new Will

If you are drafting your Will from scratch, we recommend you use a solicitor or professional Will writer. The cost is relatively modest and it can help reduce the likelihood of your wishes being challenged after you pass away.

You can inform your solicitor or professional Will writer that you would like to leave a gift to GOSH Charity and they will help you to include it in your wishes.

Making a simple change to your Will

You can easily update your Will using a legal document called a codicil. A codicil is used to make simple amendments to your current Will without revoking it. It’s completed in the same way as your Will and should be stored with your Will for safekeeping.

Making a significant change to your Will 

If you would like to make significant changes to your Will you may feel that your Will should be redrafted. This will revoke any existing Will and we recommend that you consult your solicitor or professional Will writer to ensure that your Will is drafted and executed correctly.

If you choose to leave us a gift in your Will, the following provides examples of the wording that could be used when drafting or amending your Will. Please always check with your solicitor or professional Will writer to ensure that your wishes will be met.

Wording if you’re leaving Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity a percentage of your estate (also referred to as a residuary gift):

I give ……. per cent (…….%) of the residue of my real and personal estate to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity of 40 Bernard Street, London WC1N 1LE (registered charity no. 1160024) and the receipt of a duly authorised officer for the time being of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity shall be sufficient discharge for my Executors.

Wording if you’re leaving Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity a set sum (also referred to as a pecuniary gift):

I give ……. pounds (£…….) to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity of 40 Bernard Street, London WC1N 1LE (registered charity no. 1160024) and the receipt of a duly authorised officer for the time being of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity shall be sufficient discharge for my Executors.

Wording if you’re leaving Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity a particular asset (also referred to as a specific gift):

I give my ……. (include a description of the asset here) to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity of 40 Bernard Street, London WC1N 1LE (registered charity no. 1160024) and the receipt of a duly authorised officer for the time being of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity shall be sufficient discharge for my Executors.

The full legal description that should always be used to describe the charity in a Will is: Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity of 40 Bernard Street, London WC1N 1LE (Registered Charity No. 1160024).