Leaving a legacy to Ménière's & Vestibular UK is a lasting gift to a cause that is important to you during your lifetime.
I'd like to leave a legacy to Ménière's & Vestibular UK in my Will
To leave a legacy to Ménière's & Vestibular UK you would need to include details in your will or include a codicil (an official alteration) with your existing will. A solicitor could handle this and/or provide further information. When including the details of your bequest in your will/codicil, please include our registered charity number. This will ensure that there is no confusion about the charity you would like to receive your gift. Ménière's & Vestibular UK's registered charity number is 297246.
How will my legacy be used by Ménière's & Vestibular UK?
Legacies help us to:
- provide help and hope to people affected by life-changing vestibular disorders
- plan for the future of Ménière's & Vestibular UK; so we continue to be here to support those who need us
- support research projects which we would not have been able to do otherwise
Find out more about where your money goes.
Can I decide what my money is used for?
If you choose to leave a gift in your will to Ménière's & Vestibular UK, you may choose to stipulate how you’d like us to use your gift. Perhaps you’d like it to be for the general use of the charity, which can be applied to the most needed area at the time, such as our support services. Alternatively, you may wish your gift to be reserved specifically for research projects. Whatever your preference, your gift will assist the charity in the work we do and the services we provide to people with vestibular conditions.
What about inheritance tax?
One important aspect of leaving a gift to Charity under a Will is often overlooked. Such charitable gifts are potentially exempt from Inheritance Tax. If a person’s Estate is subject to Inheritance Tax the value of the gift will reduce the Inheritance Tax bill. Find out more about tax relief when you donate to charity on the GOV.UK website (external link).
Is there anyone who can help with writing my Will?
If you're not sure where to start, we are pleased to partner with two organisations who can offer support when writing your will:
Oakwood Solicitors
Oakwood Solicitors is a multi-award-winning law firm based in North Leeds, providing trusted legal advice to individuals, families and businesses nationwide.
Our experienced team of solicitors supports clients across a wide range of legal matters, including Wills, Probate, Court of Protection and future planning. We understand how important it is to plan ahead, and we are pleased to support those who wish to leave a legacy or gift in their Will to Ménière’s & Vestibular UK. Our team can guide clients sensitively through this process, ensuring their wishes are clearly documented and legally protected.
We have a dedicated team focused on accessibility, offering face-to-face appointments at our offices, clients’ homes or telephone meetings, so legal support is available in the way that works best for you.
Oakwood Solicitors is also proud to recognise those who serve our communities and offers discounts for Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Card holders as part of our commitment to giving back.
We are further strengthened by the recent appointment of Charlotte Bandawe, Head of Wills and Probate, to the GOV.UK Court of Protection Panel of Deputies for the North of England.
At Oakwood Solicitors, our aim is simple: to provide clear, supportive and expert legal advice, always delivered with your best interests at heart.
Read more: Essential Elements to Remember When Drafting Your Will
Jones Whyte
Jones Whyte Solicitors are a leading UK law firm, who will write your will free of charge or update an existing one at no cost.
They also offer a discount on their Power of Attorney services. They will ask if you would like to leave a gift to Ménière's & Vestibular UK in your will when you use their services, which we would be most grateful for, but you are under no obligation to do so.
Where can I get further information?
Please contact us if you have any questions or if we can provide any additional information about leaving a gift in your Will to Ménière's & Vestibular UK.
Join Us
You can also support Ménière’s & Vestibular UK by becoming a member. Benefits of membership include:
- Understand your condition and symptoms
- Keep updated on treatments and research
- Support essential vestibular research
- Get exclusive downloads