3 reasons why you should make a Will

Lily and Niall from CAFOD's Gifts in Wills team

Writing a Will is one of those tasks that’s easy to put off. If you haven’t written a Will yet, you’re not alone — around 60% of adults in the UK don’t have one!

Working in CAFOD’s Gifts in Wills team, I speak to supporters all the time who are getting ready to write their Will or have just finished putting their plans in place. From those conversations, I know that once you take the time to get it done, you’ll wonder why you waited so long.

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Here are three great reasons to make your Will.

1. You’ll feel a weight lifted off your shoulders

Supporters often tell me they feel instantly lighter when their Will is finished. That’s because you’ve made clear decisions, so there’s no uncertainty for your loved ones — and you can get back to enjoying life knowing everything’s in one place.

2. Your loved ones will be protected

Making a Will ensures the people you care about are looked after the way you want. You get to choose exactly who benefits and how — making life simpler and less stressful for them during a difficult time.

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3. You can join thousands of others making a big difference

This Remember A Charity Week (8–14 September 2025), CAFOD is joining almost 200 other charities to celebrate the incredible generosity of people who have chosen to leave a gift to charity in their Will.

Thousands of people have chosen to leave a legacy gift to CAFOD. Gifts in Wills are vital to our work. They fund a third of our support to communities fighting injustice and poverty and make it possible for us to respond to emergencies quickly.

By including a gift in your Will to CAFOD, you can help build a better world for all our neighbours.

If you’re feeling inspired to take that first step, our Free Will Service makes it easier than you might think. We’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy, so you can write or update your Will for free online.

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We’d been putting off writing a Will for some time, but my wife and I found the online service very quick and straightforward. It was a relief to get our affairs sorted and make sure our loved ones are looked after, with the added bonus of helping the great work of CAFOD at the same time.

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If you have any questions or want to know more about our Free Will Service or gifts in Wills, please get in touch.