Guidance for will executors and solicitors
Information and guidance for will executors and solicitors carrying out a person’s wish to leave us a gift in their will.
Information you need about us
Our registered details
National Deaf Children’s Society
5th Floor
167-169 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5PF
Our address before December 2024: Castle House, 37- 45 Paul Street, London EC2A 4LS.
Our address before March 2014: 15 Dufferin Street, London, EC1Y 8UR.
Registered charity number
England and Wales (1016532) and Scotland (SCO40779)
Paying in a legacy
If you would like to make a payment by bank transfer, please contact our Legacy team by phone 0207 014 1102 or email us on giftsinwills@ndcs.org.uk.
Cheques should be made payable to the 'National Deaf Children’s Society' and sent to the address above.
Guidance on tax
Inheritance tax
We are a registered charity, and most bequests are exempt from inheritance tax. Exempt gifts should therefore be deducted from the estate before inheritance tax is calculated.
If more than 10% of the value of the estate has been left to charity, inheritance tax may be payable at a reduced rate.
We always recommend seeking professional advice as the rules around inheritance tax can change and everyone’s circumstances are different.
Income tax
We are able to claim back income tax paid during the administration process in relation to any gifts left to us.
To assist with this, please send us a completed R185 (Estate Income) (GOV.UK website).
Information we need from you
Guidelines set down by the Charity Commission mean we require certain information from you.
Please provide us with the following details:
- the full name and title of the person who has left a gift
- their last address
- the date of their death
- the will executor’s name and contact details
- a copy of the will
- schedule of assets and liabilities
- estate accounts once the estate has been finalised
- any information about the reason for the legacy
Please notify us of any gift at the earliest opportunity as this allows us to prevent further communication being sent to the deceased, avoiding unnecessary distress to the family.
Contact us
If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone in person, please call 020 7014 1102 / 020 7014 1190 or email giftsinwills@ndcs.org.uk.