Mencap supporters can make a Will for free with Farewill
How to make a free Will with Farewill
- Answer Farewill's step-by-step questions online.
- Wait for it to be approved by a Farewill expert.
- Print and sign your Will in front of two witnesses.
About Farewill
Farewill are the UK’s #1 Will writing
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A service gives people what they need, like healthcare services that help people when they are ill, and support services that give people support.
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We have partnered with Farewill to offer a free Will writing service to Mencap supporters which can be done online or over the phone .
Make life happier for people with a learning disability
Around half of everything we raise through fundraising comes from the generous gifts we receive in people’s Wills.
The impact of these gifts is incredible. They allow us to:
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Run our England Helpline which offers a lifeline to people with a learning disability, their family and carers.
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Deliver legal advice and casework to support families or carers, allowing them to advocate for their loved ones.
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Campaign for change to put pressure on the government to make life better for people with a learning disability.
Write your Will in person
We also partner with the National Free Wills Network to offer a free 1-2-1 Will writing service with a solicitor.
Frequently asked questions about the Farewill free Will writing service
How do I make a Will using Farewill?
- Visit https://farewill.com/mencap
- Answer the questions about your wishes either online or over the phone
- Wait for your answers to be checked by expert Will writers
- Print your Will off when finished and sign it alongside two witnesses. Your witnesses must be over 18 years old and cannot be beneficiaries of your Will, or the spouse of one of your beneficiaries.
Who can use Farewill?
Anyone over the age of 18 years old in England and Wales can use Farewill to write their Will.
How do I leave a gift in my Will to Mencap?
- During the questionnaire from Farewill they will ask if you would like to leave a gift to charity
- You can select that you would like to leave a gift to Mencap. Please ensure you include our full name, address and registered charity number:
Mencap's full name: Royal Mencap Society.
Address: Royal Mencap Society, 6 Cyrus Way, Peterborough, PE7 8HP.
Registered charity number: 222377 (England and Wales), SC041079 (Scotland).
Where can I find more information about leaving a gift in my Will to Mencap?
If you would like further information about leaving a gift in your Will to Mencap please download our free Gifts in Wills guide
Contact us
To find out more about gifts in Wills to Mencap and our free Will services, please get in touch with our team.
Email them today or call 020 7696 6917.