Legacies
Leave a legacy of hope, comfort and independence
A gift in your Will is more than a donation.
It is a way to continue your kindness, your values and your love of dogs long into the future. Every assistance dog partnership begins because somebody chose to care.
By remembering Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs in your Will, you could help a child feel safe in the world again, help a young person regain confidence, or give a family the support they never thought possible.
- A calmer morning.
- A peaceful night’s sleep.
- Confidence at school.
- The freedom to go out together again.
And your legacy could help those life-changing moments continue for generations to come.
A Lasting Tribute to Your Love of Dogs
For many supporters, leaving a gift to Helpful Hounds is also a deeply personal decision.
Dogs give us unconditional love, comfort and loyalty throughout our lives. A legacy gift is a beautiful way to honour that bond and help future families experience the same extraordinary connection.
Your kindness can live on in every paw print, every growing smile, and every life changed by a Helpful Hound.
Every Gift Makes a Difference
After taking care of loved ones, even a small percentage of your estate can help create lasting impact.
Legacy gifts can help fund:
- Specialist assistance dog training
- Ongoing support for children and families
- Community dog visits for vulnerable people and care homes
- Future partnerships between assistance dogs and those who need them most
As a charity that relies heavily on donations, gifts in Wills help us plan ahead and continue supporting families for years to come.
Legacies: Did you know?
There are tax benefits to leaving a gift in your will to a charity:
- Gifts to a charity are exempt from inheritance tax. Any gift to a charity will be taken off the value of your estate before inheritance tax is calculated. Tax is payable on estates over £325,000* (subject to some exemptions including gifts to your spouse, civil partner, or a charity). With rising property values, many more estates are now becoming subject to inheritance tax.
- If you leave 10% or more of your estate to a charity, your inheritance tax rate will be reduced from 40% to 36%*. The lower tax rate means that your favourite charity will receive some of your estate and carry on its good cause, rather than the government.
* Correct at the time of publication, November 2022.
