Legacy Myth Busters

There are a lot of myths surrounding legacies and wills, here we tackle the most common ones

Myth Busters

MYTH 1: Only wealthy people leave gifts in their Wills

Busted: You don’t need to be rich to leave
a gift in your Will. Every gift, big or small, can
make a lasting difference to a charity like
ours, helping us to continue our vital work.

MYTH 2: You must choose between family and charity.

Busted: It’s possible to provide for both
your loved ones and causes you care about.
Many people allocate a portion of their estate
to family and leave a small percentage or
specific amount to charity. Even a modest
gift to The Vegetarian Society can help us
fulfil our mission.

MYTH 3: Writing a gift into your Will is complicated.

Busted: Including a charity like
The Vegetarian Society in your Will is
straightforwardA solicitor can guide you
through the process, and you can specify
the type of gift—whether it’s a fixed sum, a
percentage of your estate, or a specific item.
Or why not take up our Free Wills Service?

MYTH 4: My gift won’t have a significant impact

Busted: Every contribution matters! Small gifts add up and enable us to protect animals, promote sustainable living, and
grow the vegetarian movement for future
generations. Together, many small acts of
generosity will create meaningful change.

MYTH 5: Only cash gifts can be left to charity

Busted: You can leave various types of
gifts to The Vegetarian Society, including
a percentage of your estate, personal
belongings, or even property. These types
of gifts are incredibly valuable in helping the
charity continue its work.

MYTH 6: I don’t need a Will right now – I’m too young.

Busted: It’s never too early to make
a Will. Life is unpredictable, and having
a Will ensures your wishes are carried
out. Including a gift to a charity like the
Vegetarian Society means your gift will help
create a fairer vegetarian world. Or why not
take up our Free Wills Service?

Have we inspired a meal, supported your journey, or reminded you why you started?

Now, your values can go even further.

Our Free Wills Service lets you write your Will at no cost. While there’s no obligation to include a gift to the Vegetarian Society, we hope you’ll consider a gift of compassion, so together we can inspire the next generation of changemakers.

You’ve already taken steps for a better world. Now you can take it even further. Include the Vegetarian Society in your Will and help create a greener, healthier world for future generations.