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Leave a legacy and help us to continue transforming lives in Ethiopia.
From the supporters who have chosen to remember Ethiopiaid in their Wills, to the partners delivering life-changing work in communities across Ethiopia, our new video brings their stories together.
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If you have any questions or would like more information on how you can write your Will for free, contact Christina by emailing christina@ethiopiaid.org.uk or give us a call on 01225 476 385.
Leaving a gift in your Will to Ethiopiaid is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting change. Some of our supporters choose to leave a residuary gift – a percentage of their estate – ensuring their legacy grows with them over time. Others prefer to leave a pecuniary gift, a fixed amount that directly supports our work. Whichever way feels right for you, your gift will help more women give birth safely, help children access education, and empower families to build better futures.
If you’re considering including Ethiopiaid in your Will – thank you. All you need to do is share the following details with your solicitor or professional advisor:
Our Charity Name: Ethiopiaid UK
Registered Charity Number: 802353
Registered Address: Ethiopiaid, PO Box 5168, Bath, BA1 0RR
Legacies have enabled us to invest in significant partner projects and long-term programmes. We have been able to stand alongside our partners and support them to expand their services into new locations, and adapt their programmes to meet the new and wider needs of communities they serve.
Gifts in Wills from Ethiopiaid mean Hamlin-trained fistula surgeon Dr Ambaye WoldeMichael has been able to open new fistula centres in Jimma and Gondar, reaching women in rural and isolated areas. Last year, 52 women received life-changing treatment.
We support partners responding to emergencies, including restocking health centres in post-conflict Tigray – where 4,137 babies were safely delivered last year thanks to our supporters. We also helped provide emergency food, water, sanitation and medicine to displaced families unable to reach aid distribution points.
This programme supports smaller local organisations that often lack access to international funding. Over the past 10 years, we’ve funded 76 projects, reaching an estimated 83,000 people and expanding our impact.
My mum was a nurse and my father ran a pharmaceutical business, so was always involved in healthcare. My parents were always big supporters of charity work and had a strong interest in international development organisations that worked on a grassroots level. They felt strongly about making a meaningful impact through their legacy and chose to leave 10% of their estate to charities they were passionate about, including Ethiopiaid. It’s comforting to know that their legacy is helping where it’s needed most.
Your Will is one of the most personal things you’ll ever write. At Ethiopiaid, we’ll never pressure you or ask you to share your decision. We understand your loved ones come first. But if you have chosen to include Ethiopiaid, we’d love to hear from you – just so we can say thank you.
If you’re looking after an estate that includes a gift to Ethiopiaid, please do get in touch with us at mylegacy@ethiopiaid.org.uk. We’re here to support you and can offer guidance for both personal and professional executors, along with our payment details.
We’ve partnered with two trusted Will-writing services to help make the process simple and stress-free.
Farewill is the UK’s leading online Will-writing provider. You can write your Will from the comfort of home, completely free of charge, using the voucher code ETHLET. Prefer to speak to someone? You can also book a telephone appointment at a time that suits you.
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If you’d rather speak to someone in person, The Goodwill Partnership offers solicitor-provided Wills with the added comfort of a home visit. Their trained counsellors will visit you at a time that works for you, to take your instructions with care and clarity.
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Gifts in Wills are a vital part of our work – they help us plan for the future and reach even more people in need. You can read about some of the incredible changes made possible by legacy gifts on our website. Our annual Newsletter and Impact Report also share real stories and show just how far your support can go. If you’d prefer a printed copy, we’d be happy to send one to you – just get in touch.
Since 1989, Ethiopiaid has built a strong network of local partners in Ethiopia and a supportive community here in the UK. We were founded to stand alongside communities in Ethiopia – and that long-term commitment remains at the heart of our work.
Yes, if there’s a particular area of our work you’d like your gift to support, we’ll do our very best to honour your wishes. While we’ll always try to respect these preferences, please know that our work may change over time – and we may not be able to guarantee support for every specific area in the future.
In recent years, for every £1 donated, around 80p has gone directly to life-changing projects in Ethiopia, with 20p helping to cover essential running costs and to raise the next £1. These figures may vary slightly each year, so for the most up-to-date information, please visit our website or see our latest Impact Report.
Every gift in a Will – no matter the size – is very precious to Ethiopiaid. It costs you nothing now, but it can change lives for years to come. We know that during your lifetime, there are limits to what you can give. That’s why so many of our supporters choose to leave a gift in their Will – a powerful way to give more to a cause they care about, without impacting their everyday living/finances.
No, gifts to charities in Wills are exempt from tax. Giving money to charity can help some people offset the Inheritance Tax on your estate. Your financial advisor can tell you more.
It’s a good idea to review your Will from time to time, to make sure it still reflects what matters most to you. Big life moments – like moving house or welcoming a new grandchild – are often a time for an update. It can also be a moment to consider including a gift to Ethiopiaid, if you wish.
Yes, if you’d like to make a change to your Will, simply complete the enclosed Codicil form in our Gifts in Wills Guide (or email us for a copy), and have it signed by two independent witnesses. We always recommend speaking with a solicitor to make sure everything is done correctly.
We know that writing a Will is a very personal decision, and we completely respect your privacy. But if you do choose to include Ethiopiaid in your Will, we’d be immensely grateful – and would love the chance to thank you personally, if you’re happy to share this with us.
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Our long history of working in Ethiopia has given us the expertise and experience to put your gift to work in areas where it can make lasting change.
