Leave a gift in your will

From a world with MS to a future free from its effects.

A gift in your will could take us there.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our life-changing work. By leaving us a gift in your will, you can help people living with MS receive the support they need. And fund vital research to stop MS.

To leave a gift in your will, you’ll need our charity name, address and charity number:

Charity name: The MS Society

Address: 8 City North Place, London, N4 3FU

Registered charity number: 1139257 (England and Wales) and SC041990 (Scotland)

How we can help you write your will

Write or update your will for free

Making your will can be simple, but if you’re not sure where to start, we’re here for you.

How to leave a gift in your will

Find out the types of gifts you can leave, the wording you'll need to use and how you can leave a gift in your will to fund vital research and support for people affected by MS.

Information for executors and solicitors

On this page you’ll find information on how to correspond with us in estates in which the MS Society is a beneficiary, whether you are a professional solicitor or acting as executor for a loved one.

Frequently asked questions

We’ve put together some answers to commonly asked questions about will-making and leaving a gift.

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Want a copy of our free will writing guide?

Get all the information you need on including a gift in your will – to read at your leisure. Our will-writing guide includes information on:

writing or updating your will
the different types of gifts you can leave in your will
how your gifts help make a difference
free will-writing support and resources

Request a digital copy, or get a printed version sent straight to your door.

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The benefits of including a gift in your will

Include a lasting legacy to a cause close to your heart

Your gift could help future generations in years to come – through providing everyday support to developing life-changing treatments.

Inheritance tax

If what you leave behind is worth more than a certain amount you might have to pay inheritance tax. But if you leave ten percent or more of that amount to charity, you could reduce this tax. We recommend you ask your solicitor or will maker for help with this.

"I'm so grateful to people who help fuel research"

Raphael lives in London with his wife Lucy. They have a 4-year-old daughter, Natalya, and 1-year-old son, Asa. He’s lived with MS for many years, and says that the treatment he takes makes a huge difference, helping him get on with his life with less disruption.

Read Raphael's blog

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Have a chat with our friendly team

We know that writing your will can be overwhelming. And you might have questions about the process – and the different types of legacy gifts you can leave in your will.

If you’d like a confidential chat, we’re here to help.

Call us on 020 8438 0828

Or email us at [email protected]

Download more helpful resources

We’re closer than ever to stopping MS and to a world where no-one has to face it alone. By including a gift to the MS Society in your will you could help us get there.

Speak to someone who knows MS

Our free MS Help services are here for everyone affected by MS.

We can provide trusted information so you can understand and manage MS. Personalised support and guidance for everyday living so you can live well. And help you connect with others by finding, growing and maintaining your MS community, in person and online.

You can talk to us in confidence by phone or our new webchat facility from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) and email us any time. Explore our services or start a conversation by visiting our MS Help Hub.

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