Leave a gift in your will

Leave a Gift in Your Will

Your legacy can help us continue supporting families affected by hostage situations and former hostages rebuilding their lives.

A gift in your will ensures that we can continue to provide professional support to future families facing these extraordinary circumstances.

Your Legacy Makes a Difference

Since 2004, we’ve provided emotional and practical support, including information and guidance, to families and former hostages. Your gift in your will helps ensure this support continues.

By including Hostage International in your will, your kindness supports every family we help and every life we assist in rebuilding.

Our Promise to You

  1. Your will is entirely personal to you. We respect your privacy
  2. We understand your loved ones come first
  3. Your gift goes where it’s needed most
  4. We handle your gift with care and respect
  5. You can change your mind about a gift at any time

How to Include a Gift

There are different ways to leave a gift to Hostage International. Every gift makes a difference to someone who needs our support.

If you’re based in the UK, we offer a free will-writing service with no obligation through Free Wills.Ā 

Types of Gifts

A Share of Your Estate

Leave a percentage of your estate to Hostage International after taxes and other payments. This is called a residuary gift.

A Fixed Sum

Leave a specific amount, such as Ā£100, Ā£1,000, or Ā£10,000. Consider linking it to inflation to maintain its value over time.

A Specific Item

Leave a personal possession or investment, such as jewellery, antiques, or shares.

How Your Gift Helps

Your legacy gift could help us:

  1. Provide emotional support to families during hostage situations
  2. Offer practical assistance with financial, legal, and media challenges
  3. Support former hostages returning to everyday life
  4. Deliver specialist training on family support and hostage reintegration
  5. Advocate for improvements in government and employer support for people affected by hostage-taking

Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve already made a will. Is it too late?

No. You can add a gift through a codicilā€”an amendment to your existing will. We recommend consulting a solicitor for any changes to your will.

I can only afford a small amount. Is it worth it?

Absolutely. Every gift helps us continue providing essential support to families and former hostages.

What if my circumstances change?

You can change your will at any time. There is no obligation to inform us if you decide to remove or amend a gift.

What about my family?

We understand your loved ones come first. Discuss your will with your family to determine what is best for your specific circumstances.

Can I choose which area my gift supports?

We prefer unrestricted gifts that let us direct funds where they’re most needed. If you’d like to support a specific area, contact us to discuss your wishes.

What if Hostage International changes or ceases to exist?

Include a clause allowing your executors to pay the gift to the charitable organisation that takes over our work or to any other specified charity or person.

Information for Solicitors and Executors

Charity Details

Hostage International

Brigham House, High Street

Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0LD, UK

Registered charity number: 1161072

Legacy Payments

To make a legacy payment, email [email protected] for relevant payment details.

Important Note

This guidance is based on the laws of England and Wales. Legal requirements may differ in other UK nations and countries worldwide. Always consult a local legal professional when preparing your will.