Charity Partner

Leaving a legacy with Bristol Animal Rescue Centre

We are proud to support Bristol Animal Rescue Centre by offering a free Will to anyone who includes a legacy to the charity. Any money is greatly appreciated and goes a long way to caring for animals in need.

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Who are Bristol Animal Rescue Centre?

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (Bristol A.R.C.) has cared for our city’s rescued pets for over 130 years. Since 1887, they have been helping, healing and homing Bristol’s vulnerable animals. Each year, they support many animals both within their centre and in the local community through their outreach programme.

If you would like to support the essential work of Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, contact us today to write your Will for free.

How can I support Bristol A.R.C?

Leaving a legacy in your Will is simple!

1 Arrange an appointment

We’ll take our time to establish the right service for you. You can speak to our consultants online, over the phone, or in person – the choice is yours.

2 We draft your Will

Our team will prepare your documents to your exact wishes, and you’ll have the chance to review everything before anything is finalised.

3 Sign your Will

When you’re happy, you simply sign. Now you have a complete Will, with a gift to support local animals in need.

Why do I need a Will?

A Will is more than just a legal document; it’s your chance to plan for the future, avoid complications, and ensure your wishes are respected.

Stay in control

Make sure your voice is heard and decide exactly who inherits your money, property, and possessions.

Guard your children's future

Appoint guardians for your children to ensure they are cared for by people you trust.

Protect unmarried partners

Without any planning, unmarried partners do not inherit from your estate – no matter how long you’ve been together.

Avoid family conflicts

Reduce the risk of disagreements or confusion among relatives.

Save time and stress

Make it easier for your family to deal with your estate when you’re no longer around.

Care for your pets

Pets are family, so choose someone you trust to look after them when you are gone.

Charitable gifting can help with IHT

Leaving a charitable gift in your Will not only supports organisations like Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, but it can also reduce your Inheritance Tax liability.

Tax-free gifts

Any amount you leave to a registered charity is exempt from IHT and can help reduce the value of your estate below current thresholds, potentially eliminating or lowering the tax burden on your estate.

Reduced tax rate

If you leave 10% or more of your estate to charity, any IHT due on your estate reduces from 40% to 36%.

Why choose ELM?

Your family’s future deserves more than a standard template. We take the time to understand your situation, explain your options in plain English, and put the right plans in place.

We specialise in Estate Planning

Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Probate – that’s all we do. Our specialist focus means you’re not getting advice from a generalist who treats estate planning as a sideline.

Over 25 years experience

ELM was founded in 2000 and has been delivering professional, reliable estate planning ever since. As members of the Institute of Professional Will Writers, we meet the rigorous standards required for IPW accreditation and carry full professional indemnity insurance.

We have helped over 30,000 families

More than 30,000 people have trusted ELM to protect their families and their estates. That experience means we’ve seen situations of every kind, and we bring that knowledge to every client we work with.

Start with a free conversation

Every situation is different, so we always begin with a chat. Tell us about your circumstances, and we’ll give you honest, straightforward advice about what’s right for you.

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We’re here to help you put the right plans in place for the future.

To support Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and get a free Will, leave us a message, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.