Leaving money to charity? How to make sure it goes to the right one.

March 2, 2024

By Jessica Cook

Imagine leaving a legacy only for it to end up in the wrong place. Donating your hard-earned wealth to charity? Don’t let it disappear into the wrong hands due to a single oversight – an incorrect charity code.

With countless similarly named charities and often multiple branches. To be certain your hard-earned wealth is passed onto the right charity, you should ensure you always include the correct corresponding charity code.

The correct code is key to ensuring your wealth reaches the right charity, the one you truly care about. So it’s imperative you list the corresponding codes in your will or on your expression of wishes form.

The Charity Commission for England and Wales serves as your reliable guide.

https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search

Here, you can cross-verify the charity number, thereby eliminating room for ambiguity or error, and ensuring your charity is unquestionably identified.

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