Sharing your heart for Nepal
At INF, we are not just helping Nepali people to break free from poverty or overcome illness and disease. At the heart of INF’s work is always the desire to see people fully restored – in their self-worth and in their relationships with their family and community.
One special way you could be part of transforming people's lives is by leaving a gift in your Will.
Legacy gifts received by INF/UK help towards our vision of the most disadvantaged people in Nepal experiencing fullness of life.
This is done by working with our Nepali partners to create more opportunities to break free from poverty and suffering. In the past, legacies have provided financial support for new projects which have changed the lives of thousands of disadvantaged Nepalis and would not normally be funded by other sources.
If you are planning to include a gift in your will, the key information your solicitor or will-writing service will require is our Registered Charity number: 1047178. Scroll down to find out more about free will-writing offers, both online and in-person with a solicitor.
Your legacy could transform the lives of people like Pansa
Pansa joined one of the 90 self-help groups created by the Inclusive Development and Livelihood (IDEAL) project in her home district of Bajura. People living in remote villages received training about cultivating vegetables, and how they can generate income by growing and selling higher value crops such as onions, tomatoes, ginger, turmeric, and garlic.
Following their training, self-help group members decided to plant onions in a piece of land, instead of rice and wheat. The IDEAL project supported them by providing the onion seeds and teaching them methods of planting and growing onions.
Pansa said: “I was very interested in cultivating vegetables. In the second year, I earned NPR 125,000 (nearly £800) from selling onions and tomatoes.”
She has also inspired others in her village to start vegetable farming. Her fellow self-help group members even come to her for advice about farming onions and other vegetables.
“It seems like my sorrowful days are over,” added Pansa. “I would like to thank INF from the bottom of my heart for guiding me to this day.”
How to write a new or updated Will
Online
Writing or updating your Will does not have to as complicated as you may think. We are partnering with Farewill which is an online service used by supporters of more than 300 UK charities. Telephone support is available if required (see button below).
What next? Simply click the button below to get started. Once you have begun the Will-writing process, over 80% of people complete their online Will within 24 hours.
In-person
We have also partnered with the National Free Wills Network if you prefer to write your Will in-person with a local solicitor. Anyone can write a simple or mirror Will for free with participating solicitors near where you live.
What next? Contact us with your name and address on supportercare@inf.org.uk or 0121 472 2425. The National Free Wills Network will then send you further information and a list of nearby participating solicitors.
FAQs about will-writing services
What is a Will and why is it important?
Read more in this simple guide from Farewill to find out everything you need to know about writing a will and protecting your family’s future.
Do I need to leave a gift to INF?
With both Will-writing services offered above, there is absolutely no obligation to leave a gift in your Will for INF.
Why are you offering this?
We know that writing or updating your Will can seem like a daunting prospect, so we are offering you support with two Will-writing options. These are both professional and well-trusted services used by supporters of many UK charities.
We are hoping to make writing your Will as easy and inexpensive as possible. Both services cover the cost of a simple Will, but can also help you with more complex Wills if needed.
What type of gift can be made?
A pecuniary legacy
This is a fixed amount of money to a specific person or organisation. Be aware that the value of the gift gradually reduces due to inflation. Because of this, you may wish to review a pecuniary legacy from time to time.
A specific legacy
This is a specific item of property owned by you, such as a piece of art or jewellery.
A residuary legacy
This is a gift of the remainder, or a percentage of the remainder, of your estate, once the pecuniary and specific gifts have been paid. Gifts of this type e.g. “20% of the residue of my estate” are particularly helpful because the value tends to keep pace with inflation.
How will my gift be used?
When leaving a legacy or making a gift in memory of a loved one, it is important to consider how you would like the money to be used. We want you to be confident that any bequests or donations are used both appropriately and effectively.
You may simply want us to use the money where it is most needed, but if you have a particular idea in mind, we will always endeavour to take this into account. Please do contact us so that we can consider together the most appropriate option for you.
What do I need to do next?
Explore the two options of will-writing services detailed above: whether you want to meet in-person with a solicitor, or complete or update your will online.
If you would like more information or have any questions please contact the office on 0121 472 2425 or email supportercare@inf.org.uk.
Thank you.