Leaving a Lasting Impact: Gift in Your Will

Gift in your Will supporting Veterans With Dogs and their assistance dogs

A gift in your Will—no matter how large or small—will help ensure our work with veterans and their assistance dogs carries on long into the future. It’s a way for your legacy to live on, transforming lives and creating new hope for those who’ve sacrificed so much.

Every year, people from all walks of life choose to leave a gift in their Will to Veterans With Dogs. For some, it’s a chance to do something extraordinary; for others, it’s a final act of kindness—the sort that changes the future for veterans facing the toughest mental health challenges.

As a charity funded almost entirely by voluntary donations, these gifts power our Partner Animal Life Skills (PALS) Programme—placing expertly trained assistance dogs with those who need them most, and providing lifelong support to every partnership.

Why Consider Leaving a Gift in Your Will?

Your legacy delivers real change by supporting the mental health and independence of veterans for generations to come.
Every gift makes a vital difference—even a small percentage can help us continue our mission.
It costs nothing in your lifetime and any legacy to a registered charity is exempt from inheritance tax.
Your kindness lives on through every dog you help place and every life you help rebuild, one training partnership at a time.

Who Leaves a Gift in Their Will?

Just as our veterans are ordinary people who’ve gone above and beyond, our legacy pledgers are everyday people—kind‑hearted supporters who want to make a lasting, positive impact, whatever their means. It’s not about the amount, but about the intention and the difference it makes.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gifts in Wills

Why leave a gift in my Will to Veterans With Dogs?

Leaving a gift in your Will means your legacy lives on, helping to train and provide assistance dogs for veterans facing mental health challenges. Your support ensures the PALS (Partner Animal Life Skills) Programme continues well into the future, offering hope and practical support where it’s needed most. Many of our partnerships would simply not exist without the vision and generosity of people like you.

How do I include Veterans With Dogs in my Will?

It’s straightforward. You’ll need our charity details:
Charity name: Veterans With Dogs
Charity number: 1142102
Registered address: The Granary, Teign Valley, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7PL

We recommend consulting a solicitor or using our free online Will writing service with FreeWills.co.uk if you’d like expert guidance. You can leave a fixed sum (“pecuniary” gift), a share of your estate (“residuary” gift), or a specific item—whatever suits your wishes best.

Do I need to be wealthy to leave a gift?

Not at all. Most legacy gifts are left by people of very ordinary means, and every single one is cherished. Even a small percentage of your estate can make an enormous difference to the lives of veterans and their assistance dogs. It’s the thought and intention that counts, not the size.

Is my gift subject to inheritance tax?

No — any legacy left to a registered UK charity like Veterans With Dogs is completely exempt from inheritance tax. In fact, leaving a gift to charity can help reduce your estate’s overall liability, allowing you to maximise what you leave for your loved ones.

Can I change my mind after writing my Will?

Absolutely. Your Will is a personal document and should reflect your wishes at every stage of your life. You can amend or update it at any time, whether you want to increase, reduce, or remove a gift — it’s entirely up to you.

Can I dedicate my gift to someone’s memory?

Yes — many people choose to leave a gift in memory of a loved one, a cherished pet, or in honour of their own service or experiences. You can let us know you wish your gift to be dedicated and, if you like, we’ll commemorate it on our legacy honour roll. Please contact our legacy team so we can help fulfil your wishes.

Where can I get help or advice?

You’re welcome to contact our small, friendly team for confidential advice — no commitment required. We can answer questions about Will wording, legacies, our free Will service, or any aspect of leaving a gift. Just email info@veteranswithdogs.org.uk or call 01626 798030.

Veterans With Dogs, 2 Northleigh House, Thorverton Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 8HF (01626) 798030