Remember PACT today and help children, families and women embrace a brighter tomorrow

Writing a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones, and it doesn’t have to be complicated. 💙

PACT has partnered with Octopus Legacy to make the process simple, secure, and free. In as little as 15 minutes, you can create a legal will, which will then be checked by their legal experts and sent to you for the required signatures. 

Octopus Legacy is flexible and can do this over the phone, email or with a home visit. 

There is no obligation to leave PACT a gift in your will, the service remains free whatever you decide. 

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Your legacy will change lives 

If you decide to leave a gift to PACT in your will, no matter the size, you’ll be helping us continue our vital work supporting children, families and women affected by trauma. Your kindness could help: 

  • Children recover from trauma and abuse through therapeutic support
  • Adoptive families access expert advice and guidance throughout their journey 
  • Women overcome homelessness, addiction, and abuse through life-changing therapy
  • Survivors of domestic abuse receive essentials like food and clothing at critical moments 
  • Children express their emotions through creative activities and play

Octopus Legacy also provide the option to amend existing wills to include a gift to PACT. Please contact them for more information. 

How it works

With Octopus Legacy, you can create your will online, by phone or face-to-face with expert support every step of the way. From your first conversation to final signatures Octopus Legacy will ensure your wishes are clearly stated and legally sound. Here’s what to expect: 

  • A friendly consultation to understand your needs 
  • Guidance to help you express your wishes clearly
  • Legal checks to ensure everything is in order
  • Secure digital signing and storage
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Frequently asked questions

A will ensures your wishes are clearly understood—from how your estate is distributed to personal touches like funeral arrangements. It protects your loved ones and avoids complications from intestacy laws. 

 

Standard wills are provided free of charge through our will–writing partner Octopus Legacy, If your circumstances mean you need a different type of will, this could incur a cost. 

Most people complete their will online in 15 minutes.

There is no obligation to leave a gift in your will to PACT but we hope that, if you use this service, you will consider supporting us.  

If you want to make your will over the phone or in person call Octopus Legacy on 020 4525 3605. If you want to write your will online, click here to claim your will for free. 

 

The process will involve answering five simple questions to ensure the right will is created for you. Once completed, Octopus Legacy will review it to make sure it reflects your wishes. 

 

You will be sent a copy of your will with instructions on how to have it witnessed and signed to make it legally binding. 

 

Octopus Legacy will provide support online or over the phone if you have any questions. 

You can choose to leave a residual gift (a percentage of your estate) or a pecuniary gift (a fixed amount). Any gift, large or small will help us continue our transformative work. 

Your legacy will support PACT’s direct services for children, families, and women; ensuring we remain a trusted, innovative and sustainable charity for years to come.

 

Read about all the ways we make a difference here.

If you choose to leave us a gift in your will, you’ll need to include our name, address, and registered charity number: 

 

Parents And Children Together (legally known as the Oxford Diocesan Council for Social Work Inc)

7 Southern Court, South Street, Reading RG1 4QS 

Registered Charity no. 285214 

If you have decided to remember us in this special way, it would be really appreciated if you could let us know. It gives us the opportunity to thank you for the important decision you have made, and keep you informed about our plans for the future. 

Inheritance tax is charged on the portion of your estate that exceeds a certain value at the time of your death. 

 

A gift to charity in your will is tax-free and could reduce the amount of inheritance tax due. Also, under current law, if you leave 10% of your estate to charity, it may reduce the overall rate of inheritance tax to be paid. 

 

We recommend talking to a solicitor or financial advisor as the rules around inheritance tax can change, and everyone’s circumstances are different. 

 

Find a local solicitor. 

Octopus Legacy’s free wills explained

 

Thank you

Thank you for considering a gift to PACT in your will. Your generosity will help build brighter futures for generations to come.  🌟

If you have any questions or would like to let us know about a gift in your will, please contact supportus@pactcharity.org. We’d love to thank you personally and ensure your wishes are honoured.