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Leave a gift in your will

A gift in your will can make a vital difference to someone in one of the world's poorest countries. From giving children in rural Tanzania the education they deserve, to providing a reliable supply of water in a drought-prone area like Somalia, you can give people the chance to create a better life.

Leaving a legacy to Oxfam simply involves adding a short clause to your will.

If you have any questions about leaving a gift in your will, please contact Peter Blum by email (pblum@oxfam.org.uk) or by phone on 0300 200 1331. 

Our promise to you

  • We will always respect your privacy 

  • We won't put you under pressure - it's a big decision so please decide in your own time.  

  • Your family comes first. We know it, we respect it and we won't try and change it. 

  • We'll use your special gift wisely and effectively. 

  • You don't have to tell us how much you are leaving to us  - we respect your right to privacy.

  • We'll answer any questions you have honestly and quickly.  

  • If you want your gift to be spent in an area that's special to you, we'll do our best to arrange it

Write a discounted will

We've joined up with a team of experts from Flint Bishop Solicitors who can write you a will from just £84. For more information, or to start your will today, call 0845 890 0000 or visit the Flint Bishop website. You can submit your instructions online, by post or by telephone, allowing you to get everything in place from the comfort of your home. And all Flint Bishop's wills are written by professional solicitors, so you know that yours will be tailored to your individual circumstances.

The smallest gift you leave to Oxfam will make a huge difference, turning into amazing things in poor communities. 


My husband and I found the process really straightforward. It's a relief to know everything's now in order and that we're able to support Oxfam through a legacy gift.


Anne Scott, retired teacher and Oxfam Supporter, Worcestershire


How to write a will

Guide to making a will (PDF, 257KB)

Suggested clause wording (PDF, 23KB)

The difference you can make (PDF, 1.3MB)

Making a will in Scotland (PDF, 859KB)

Frequently asked questions

Find the answers to your questions about legacies on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Alternatively, contact Peter Blum by email or by phone on 0300 200 1331.

Will power

£1,750

could start and train a farmers' co-operative in Honduras, enabling them to learn skills like irrigation, harvesting rainwater and marketing their crops to help them feed their families.

£5,000

could install a borehole pump engine. Once the borehole has been drilled, this essential piece of equipment pumps a reliable supply of water up to ground level.

£55,000

could help start a small-scale food processing business in a poor country, to kick-start the local economy and provide jobs, bringing money into poor rural areas.

It's because Oxfam concentrates on breaking the cycle of poverty that I consider their work to be so valuable. They help people to improve their lives for good. That's why I've left a legacy to Oxfam in my Will. I can think of no better purpose.


- Oxfam supporter David Edwards, Hampshire