Leave a gift in your Will

Taking care of those closest to you always comes first. We understand that a gift to Launchpad is something you can consider only if and when it feels right for you.

After you’ve looked after family and friends, you may choose to leave a gift in your Will to help others. If you do we hope you will leave a gift to Launchpad, to help people in Reading rebuild their lives. It’s a powerful way to create lasting change, and it costs nothing during your lifetime.

Meet Lucian - who has left Launchpad a gift in his Will.

Thinking about leaving a gift?

There are a few simple ways you can leave a gift in your Will, all flexible and based on what feels right for you.

A share of your estate

You can leave a percentage of what’s left after taking care of your loved ones. This is a popular option because it keeps pace with changes in the value of your estate. Many people choose to leave a small percentage once family and friends are provided for.

A fixed amount

You can choose a specific sum of money to leave. You can decide the amount that feels right. Some people review this over time to keep it in line with their wishes. If you choose this option, its worth considering linking it to inflation - without doing so, it could mean the true value of your gift could, in time, become less than you intended.

A specific item

You might choose to leave something important to you, such as jewellery, artwork or property.

Writing or updating your Will

If you decide to include Launchpad in your Will, a solicitor can help make sure everything is clear and accurate. If your Will is already written, you can add a gift by making a simple update (called a codicil).

Our details

If you’d like to include Launchpad, your solicitor may need:

Charity name: Launchpad Reading
Registered charity number: 279859
Address: The Stables, 1A Merchants Place, Reading, RG1 1DT

If you’d like to talk to us

If you have any questions, or would like more information, we are very happy to help. No question is too small, and there will be no pressure to make a decision.

Call: 0118 950 7656

Email: fundraising@launchpadreading.org.uk

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

Remember someone special

Make a gift in memory today

If you’d like to celebrate the life of someone important to you, you can make a donation in their memory.

This could be:

A one-off donation
A collection at a funeral or memorial
An online tribute page

Your support can help others rebuild their lives in honour of your loved one.

Ways you can remember a loved one

Start an online tribute fund

An online tribute fund lets you create a dedicated page to share with your friends and family, which you can fill with memories and photos. People will also be able to donate to Launchpad in your loved one's memory, and we will be able to track all donations made.

Follow this link to find out more.

Organise a funeral collection

If you’d like to set up a funeral collection in memory of your loved one, we can send you donation envelopes. Please call us on
0118 950 7656. Alternatively, you can ask your funeral director to collect donations and they will ensure they reach us.