BYM and other churches launch wills initiative

‘Leaving a gift in our will to support both Quaker work and charities like Christian Aid means our lives can speak beyond our own lifetime.'

Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has joined over 100 churches to launch a new partnership to create local and global change through gifts in wills.

For the first time ever, international development agency Christian Aid is working with the Church of Scotland, Church of England and the Quakers on a joint legacy initiative called ‘Faith Will’.

The campaign will run throughout September when church representatives from all three denominations will invite members of their congregations to consider leaving a gift in their will to their church and Christian Aid.

BYM said: ‘Christian Aid and Quakers in Britain believe Wills can tell a powerful story of someone’s faith and the choices we make, once we have looked after friends and family, can ensure our values live on for generations to come. Currently only around 24 percent of Wills contain a specific legacy bequest, according to latest research by Remember a Charity.’

Churches and Meetings around the UK will hold ‘Faith Will’ moments to explore how people can leave a gift to their local church and Christian Aid, to support neighbours near and far.

Paul Parker, recording clerk of BYM, said: ‘Leaving a gift in our will to support both Quaker work and charities like Christian Aid means our lives can speak beyond our own lifetime.

‘We’re glad to join with other churches and Christian Aid in this Faith Will campaign.’

A range of free resources, including a short film and leaflets for congregations, is available at: caid.org.uk/faithwill.

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