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Leave a gift in your Will for people with vitiligo

Leaving a gift in your Will is one of the most powerful ways you can support people affected by vitiligo, both now and for generations to come. A legacy gift helps ensure that no one has to face the physical, emotional or social impact of vitiligo alone.

After providing for those closest to you, even a small gift can make a lasting difference.

Why legacy gifts matter

A decision to leave a gift in your Will vitiligo supporters value helps us plan for the future and sustain our work long‑term. Gifts left in Wills play a crucial role in allowing The Vitiligo Society to plan for the future. They help fund life‑changing support services, advance awareness and education, and contribute to research that moves us closer to better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

By choosing to leave a gift in your Will, you help:

  • improve mental health support for people with vitiligo
  • challenge stigma and misunderstanding
  • expand access to reliable information and peer support
  • support future research and innovation

Your legacy becomes part of long‑term change.

A lasting impact

Many people choose to leave a legacy gift as a reflection of their values and their hope for a fairer, more understanding future. A gift in your Will is not about the size of the donation — it’s about believing in change and ensuring your impact continues.

Legacy gifts help us respond to need sustainably, rather than relying only on short‑term fundraising.

Writing your Will – your choice

We have partnered with FreeWills, a trusted Will‑writing service, to make it easier for our community to create or update a Will at no cost.

FreeWills allows you to:

  • write your Will online, for free
  • complete the process in three simple steps
  • choose to include a gift to The Vitiligo Society if you wish

Using FreeWills is entirely optional. You are very welcome to use any solicitor, professional adviser or Will‑writing service you prefer to make or update your Will.

No matter how you choose to write your Will, if you decide to leave a gift to The Vitiligo Society, your support will help create lasting change for people affected by vitiligo.

How to leave a gift in your Will

If you decide to include The Vitiligo Society in your Will, it can be as simple as:

  • leaving a fixed amount
  • leaving a percentage of your estate
  • leaving the remainder after providing for loved ones

All forms of legacy giving are deeply appreciated.

Begin your legacy today

If you would like to create or update your Will, you can begin the process online using our FreeWills partnership.

If you have questions, would prefer to talk to someone, or would like to notify us confidentially that you are considering a legacy gift, our team would be happy to hear from you.

Other ways to support our work

You may also be interested in other ways to support The Vitiligo Society and our community:

Donate: Make a one‑off or regular donation to support our work 

Membership: Join as a member and help fund support, research and awareness 

Stories & Representation: Read real fundraising stories from our community

Thank you

Choosing to leave a gift in your Will is a generous and personal decision. Whether you choose to include The Vitiligo Society or not, we are grateful that you’ve taken time to consider your legacy and future wishes.

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