Leave a Legacy. Create a Wilder Kent.

After your loved ones are provided for, a gift to Kent Wildlife Trust can help protect and restore the wild places that make Kent so special – forever.

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How to leave a gift in your Will

What will your legacy be?

Your Will is one of the most powerful ways to care for the people and places you love. By choosing to include a gift in your Will to Kent Wildlife Trust, you can sow the seeds of change and help build a Wilder Kent, where nature thrives and future generations can experience the joy and wonder of wildlife.

Why leave a gift in your Will?

Nature in Kent is under threat. Wildlife is vanishing at an alarming rate, and climate change is pushing ecosystems to the brink. But with your help, there is hope.

For over 65 years we’ve been working together to safeguard wildlife and wild spaces by restoring habitat, protecting against development and damage, and investing in native species. It is only thanks to our dedicated supporters that we’ve achieved so much.  

Over 20% of our annual income comes from gifts in Wills. These vital gifts allow us to:  

Manage over 9,000 acres of land for wildlife across the county

Support pioneering projects like Wilder Grazing

Build rafts, islands, and protect ground nesting birds

Run a successful school's outreach programme, helping children and young people learn to love nature

Help farmers work in harmony with nature

Protect ancient habitats and at-risk species from development

These are not just donations. They are legacies of hope, strength, and transformation.

Sir David Attenborough

The future is too much to be left to chance. That is why making a Will is one of the most important jobs any of us has to do.

I am sure that, like me, you are concerned about the future of our planet. You too share a belief that it is important we leave a thriving natural world for future generations to know and enjoy.

Your support for Kent Wildlife Trust will help ensure that our children and grandchildren can continue to enjoy the wonders of nature.

Sir David Attenborough, President Emeritus, The Wildlife Trusts. Image by Penny Dixie.

Your wishes, our promise to you

Leaving a gift in your Will is a deeply personal decision. That’s why we promise:

Your loved ones will always come first

All correspondence will be handled confidentially and respectfully

Every gift makes a difference, no mater the size

You can change your Will at any time

We’re here to help with any questions – now or in the future.

Meet Terri – here to help you every step of the way

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Terri Chalkley looks after legacy gifts at Kent Wildlife Trust. Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about protecting Kent’s wildlife, Terri is your first point of contact for any questions, big or small, about leaving a gift in your Will.

Whether you’d like to talk about how your legacy could make a difference, find out more about our free Will writing service, or simply want a confidential chat, Terri is here to help.

📧 [email protected] 📞 01622 662012

There’s no pressure or obligation, just a friendly voice and expert advice whenever you need it.

There are several ways you can leave a legacy gift:

Write your Will for free with Octopus Legacy

We’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy, so you can write or update your will for free*.

The cost of your will is covered by us up to £150 – so you can write or update a simple will for free or get a will with trust at a discounted rate.
While many supporters choose to include a gift in their will to Kent Wildlife Trust, there’s no obligation to do so when using this service.

You can write your will:
•    Online
•    Over the phone/call
•    In person (At home or in-branch with Octopus)
•    Start your will HERE.

Or call Octopus Legacy directly on 020 4525 3605 and quote Kent Wildlife Trust

*Applies to simple wills only. Discounts are applicable for wills with trusts.

Write your Will with FreeWills

FreeWills are another provider of simple, solicitor-checked wills at no cost - with a quick, step-by-step process you can complete at home.

Speak to your solicitor

If you already have a solicitor, they can help you add a gift to Kent Wildlife Trust in just a few steps.

If you’re working with a solicitor to write your Will then the only details you need is our registered address and charity number.

Address:
Kent Wildlife Trust
Tyland Barn
Sandling
Maidstone
ME14 3BD

Registered Charity No: 239992

To find out more or have a confidential chat about your options, contact Terri at [email protected] or call 01622 662012