Leave a Gift in your Will

For 140 years, we've been here for the dogs, cats and people who need us. And we couldn't have done it without you. Become a part of our future and leave a gift in your Will today.

Never-Ending Love and Care

We give our animals everything they need to thrive, from medical care to nourishing diets, enrichment toys, treats, and love and attention.

On top of this, we have to consider the practical elements of running our Home, such as electricity, heating, staffing, washing, and even fuel for our vans or waste disposal.

Our animals are worth every penny and every second of hard work, but it all adds up!

Gifts in Wills make up about a third of all the donations we receive.

Because we don’t get any regular government or statutory funding, gifts in Wills make a huge difference to our work and help to keep our doors open.

When writing or amending your Will, we always recommend seeking professional advice from your solicitor to ensure that your wishes are met.

You have various options when pledging to leave a gift in your Will, from donating a share of your estate to leaving a fixed sum. Your solicitor can talk you through your options when writing your Will and help make a decision that is best for you.

Thank you so much for thinking about us in your Will. Living on through a legacy of love and compassion for dogs and cats is the gift that just keeps giving and giving and giving.

‘The donation I can make is unlikely to be a sum that will be life changing for the Home, but if it could be life changing for a dog or a cat, wouldn’t that be wonderful?’

– Lisa, legacy donor.

OUR PROMISE ⁠Your Will is personal – we’ll never pressure you to tell us what’s in it or how you should plan your estate. ⁠We understand that family and friends always come first. ⁠If you choose to remember us in your Will, we will use your gift carefully and wisely. We’ll only use it where it’s needed most and where it will have the greatest benefit for the dogs and cats. ⁠You can ask for your gift to be restricted to an area that is most important to you should you wish. For example, if you’re more of a cat person, you might want your gift to benefit them directly. ⁠You can change your mind at any time. All you have to do is speak to your solicitor and they’ll be able to sort it for you.

Get In Touch And Leave A Lasting Gift

If you are planning to leave a legacy gift to the Home, we would love for you to let us know so that we can keep you informed of areas of our work that may interest you and invite you to special supporter events and meetings.

Get in Touch

For more information about Gifts in Wills or to talk to our Legacy Officer, Aiste, email aiste@edch.org.uk or call 0131 669 5331

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Important considerations

It’s reassuring to know that your affairs are in order. Ensuring your legacy supports people and causes you care about is a big part of that. We’ve answered some of your questions about leaving a gift to the Home in your Will.

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Register your legacy interest

Complete our quick form to register your interest in leaving a legacy gift to the Home and a member of our team will reach out to you.

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Find out more about leaving a gift in your Will

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Useful links.

The information provided on these websites is written independently of us. Please be mindful of the differences in Scots law and the law in England and Wales.

Choosing a Solicitor

Find a Solicitor in Scotland via The Law Society of Scotland

Find a Solicitor in England and Wales via The Law Society

Find a professional Will writer in Scotland Institute of Scottish Professional Willwriters

Find a professional Will writer in England, Wales and the Northern Ireland Institute of Professional Willwriters

Making a Will

You can find guidance on how to make a Will and why it is important on the reputable websites below.

Making a Will – The Law Society

Making a Will – the Law Society of Scotland

Wills – Citizens Advice Scotland

Making a Will – Remember a Charity

Finding Legal Advice

As a charity, we don’t offer legal advice. However, we recommend reading about this on the UK Government’s website if you think you may need it.

If you're an Executor in Scotland

If you are an executor of a deceased person’s Will in Scotland, and you would like some information about your role, please click on the links below.

What to Do After a Death in Scotland – GOV.SCOT

Scottish Courts and Tribunals – Dealing with a Deceased’s Estate in Scotland