Understand & grow
your legacy income
We partner with charities of all sizes to grow their legacy income by supporting them with quality legacy insight they can trust.
Join us on Wednesday 14th May at 12pm for a live webinar unveiling the key findings from the report, sharing expert insight into what’s driving and shaping legacy giving.
Read moreAs the legacy sector faces an ever-changing landscape, 2025 presents both challenges and opportunities for charities striving to strengthen their fundraising strategies.
Read moreThe Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards 2025 will showcase the outstanding achievements, talent and dedication of UK legacy giving professionals, and highlight the vital and significant income that gifts in wills bring to charities.
Read moreCase Studies
A large UK charity wanted to understand how they compared to selected peer charities when appearing as co-beneficiaries in bequests. They believed they may have been receiving a smaller share of the estates than their peers. They were also interested in extrapolating this further to compare against peer charities when they appeared as co-beneficiaries without being mentioned.
Read moreA medium-sized UK charity within a causal area alongside many active smaller charities was struggling to get a clear understanding of giving across their peers. Many of the charities were receiving a small number of gifts a year, but this meant it was difficult to get a picture of what legacy giving across the cause looked like.
Read moreWe worked closely with a medical charity who were beginning their first large-scale legacy marketing strategy. They worked mainly within two key regions and had a good presence in both, but were struggling with how to understand the opportunity, prove ROI and build a case for investment in legacies.
Read moreOur events
The Legacy Giving Awards showcase the outstanding achievements, talent and dedication of UK legacy giving professionals.
Find out moreThe biggest names in legacy administration gather at this event every December to share practical tips, techniques and advice.
Find out moreThis Legacy Strategy Summit brings together charities to share ideas, inspiration and developments in legacy fundraising strategy.
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