{"id":5937,"date":"2026-07-21T12:00:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tayloremmet.co.uk\/blogs\/?p=5937"},"modified":"2026-07-24T10:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T09:55:20","slug":"legacy-giving-hmrc-figures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tayloremmet.co.uk\/blogs\/legacy-giving-hmrc-figures\/","title":{"rendered":"Legacy Giving Continues to Grow: What the Latest HMRC Figures Mean for Charities\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Charitable giving continues to make a significant impact across the UK, with HMRC figures showing tax reliefs for charities and donors reaching approximately \u00a37.4 billion in the tax year to April 2026 \u2013 a 4% increase on the previous year. The figures highlight the continuing importance of tax-efficient giving and the growing role of legacy gifts as a source of sustainable income for charities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Importantly, these figures are not just relevant to the largest national charities. Almost half of all Gift Aid payments were made to charities receiving less than \u00a31 million each, with 67,650 organisations\u00a0benefiting\u00a0from Gift Aid during the year. This\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0that tax-efficient giving continues to provide meaningful support to charities of every size.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Legacy Giving Continues to Deliver Lasting Impact<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While fundraising campaigns and regular donations\u00a0remain\u00a0essential, gifts left in Wills provide charities with a valuable source of long-term income, helping to fund projects, expand services, recruit\u00a0staff\u00a0and\u00a0plan for the future\u00a0with greater confidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tayloremmet.co.uk\/charity-sector\/\">Charitable legacies<\/a> can affect inheritance tax in two important ways. Gifts to qualifying charities are\u00a0generally exempt\u00a0from inheritance tax, and where at least 10% of a net estate is left to charity, the inheritance tax rate on the\u00a0remainder\u00a0of the taxable estate can be reduced from 40% to 36%.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The latest HMRC figures show inheritance tax relief for charitable gifts increasing to \u00a31.28 billion, around 6% higher than the previous year. While only a\u00a0relatively small\u00a0proportion of estates are subject to inheritance tax, these figures\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0how legacy gifts can both support charitable causes and deliver valuable tax benefits for donors&#8217; estates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Looking ahead, charitable legacy giving\u00a0is likely to become even more significant. From April 2027, the Government intends to bring most unused pension funds and certain death benefits within the scope of inheritance tax. As more estates may become liable to inheritance tax, charitable gifts in Wills are likely to play an increasingly\u00a0important role\u00a0in estate planning, allowing individuals to support the causes they care about while potentially reducing the inheritance tax payable on their estate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Legacy gifts can have a transformative impact on charities by:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Providing long-term financial security.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Funding major projects,\u00a0services\u00a0and capital developments.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enabling charities to plan strategically for the future.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creating a lasting connection between supporters and the causes they care about.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For supporters, leaving a charitable legacy\u00a0provides\u00a0an opportunity to continue supporting a cause long after their lifetime. For charities, it creates certainty, helping them invest in services, develop future\u00a0projects\u00a0and safeguard their long-term sustainability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why Charities Should Be Thinking About Legacies Now<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The continued growth in Gift Aid, higher-rate tax relief and inheritance tax relief\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0that donors continue to recognise the value of tax-efficient giving, both during their lifetime and through their Wills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Self Assessment\u00a0data reinforces that picture. During the tax year ending April 2025, 1.3 million people declared charitable donations on their tax return. Although this\u00a0represented\u00a0a slight reduction in the number of donors compared with the previous year, the total value of declared donations increased by 12%, rising from \u00a34.1 billion to \u00a34.7 billion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Legacy giving should not be viewed in isolation. A successful legacy programme combines effective fundraising, supporter stewardship, robust\u00a0governance\u00a0and efficient estate administration. By taking a joined-up approach, charities can encourage more legacy pledges while ensuring that every gift is managed professionally and\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0the donor&#8217;s wishes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Against this backdrop, charities should consider whether they are making the most of the opportunities presented by legacy giving. This may include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Reviewing their legacy fundraising strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ensuring supporters understand how a gift in their Will can make a lasting difference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Developing effective stewardship programmes for legacy pledgers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Putting robust processes in place for receiving and administering charitable legacies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Importance of Specialist Legacy Support<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Receiving a charitable legacy is not always straightforward. Charities may need to deal with a range of legal and administrative issues, including estate administration, inheritance tax, reviewing estate accounts, liaising with executors and personal representatives, and resolving disputes where they arise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Specialist legal support can help charities deal with these issues efficiently, protect their position, preserve positive relationships with executors,\u00a0beneficiaries\u00a0and supporters&#8217; families, and ensure that donors&#8217; wishes are respected.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Supporting Charities Through Every Stage of Legacy Giving<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At TE Charity Assist, we believe charities should be supported throughout the entire legacy journey\u2014not simply when an estate is being administered.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our service is built around three key pillars:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Legacy Creation \u2013 helping charities develop sustainable legacy strategies through Will Writing partnerships, estate planning,\u00a0training\u00a0and supporter engagement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Legacy Management \u2013\u00a0providing\u00a0specialist advice on legacy administration, estate management, tax,\u00a0property\u00a0and complex estate matters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Legacy Protection \u2013 supporting charities where disputes arise, helping them protect charitable gifts and uphold donors&#8217; intentions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alongside these specialist legacy services, we also\u00a0provide\u00a0wider legal advice across areas including employment, property,\u00a0governance\u00a0and commercial matters, giving charities access to a coordinated legal service tailored to their needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The latest HMRC figures\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0that charitable giving\u00a0remains\u00a0strong and that legacy income continues to play an increasingly\u00a0important role\u00a0in supporting charities across the UK.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As more supporters choose to leave gifts in their Wills, charities have an opportunity to strengthen their legacy strategies, improve\u00a0stewardship\u00a0and ensure they have the right legal support and processes in place to maximise the benefit of every gift.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our Charity Assist team help charities at every stage of the legacy journey\u2014from helping supporters to include charitable gifts in their Wills through to administering complex estates and protecting gifts when disputes arise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you would like to find out more about how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tayloremmet.co.uk\/charity-sector\/\">TE Charity Assist<\/a> could support your charity, contact us on\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:charityassist@tayloremmet.co.uk?subject=Charity%20Assist%20Enquiry\">charityassist@tayloremmet.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"tel:03303907343\">0330 390 7343.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Charitable giving continues to make a significant impact across the UK, with HMRC figures showing tax reliefs for charities and donors reaching approximately \u00a37.4 billion in the tax year to April 2026 \u2013 a 4% increase on the previous year. 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