Be a hero for animals for generations to come.
Every day, millions of animals are still used in experiments around the world. By leaving a gift in your Will to Cruelty Free International, you’ll help us expose cruelty, challenge and change laws, and promote life-saving science without animals — for generations to come.
Your legacy will help us bring an end to animal testing across the globe and ensure that every cage is emptied for good.
Gifts in Wills are incredibly important to us, making up around a third of our income. A legacy gift is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting change for animals. A gift in your Will today will protect animals tomorrow.
How to leave a gift in your Will to Cruelty Free International.
How your money is spent
Every year, your support helps us:
- Investigate cruelty and expose animal suffering in laboratories.
- Campaign for stronger laws to protect animals globally.
- Champion cruelty-free science that replaces animal experiments with modern, humane, non-animal alternatives.
Why leave a gift in your Will
Create a lasting tribute to someone you love
Making a gift in memory of a loved one, whether a family member, friend, or companion animal, is a meaningful way to honour them and continue their legacy of kindness.
Creating a Much-Loved Tribute Page is a special way to remember someone who cared deeply about animals. It’s a place where friends and family can come together to share memories, photos, and messages, while raising funds to help end animal testing.
Every tribute made in memory helps protect animals from suffering and supports a kinder, cruelty-free future. Your loved one’s compassion can live on through lasting change for animals everywhere.
Our Legacy Promise
When you choose to remember Cruelty Free International in your Will, we make you these promises.
- We will spend your gift to us wisely, so it has the greatest impact
- We won’t put you under any pressure, we understand this is an important decision and will allow you to decide in your own time
- Family and friends come first – we respect that and won’t try to change it
- We know that circumstances change and will understand if you change your mind
- We will treat your loved ones respectfully and sensitively
- We will answer any questions you have honestly and quickly
- If you say you want to hear from us less, or not at all, we’ll listen
- We will treat all information you give us in strictest confidence and won’t share your personal information with anyone
- We would love to hear about your gift as this helps us plan ahead with confidence but there is no obligation to do so and we shall always respect your privacy
- If they would like to be updated, we will keep your loved ones informed about the impact of your gift
We’re here to help
If you’d like to talk about leaving a gift in your Will, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact our friendly team at: supportercare@crueltyfreeinternational.org or by calling us on 020 7700 0196. All conversations are confidential and completely obligation-free.
FAQs
What type of gift can I leave?
There are a few different ways you can choose to remember Cruelty Free International in your Will — and your solicitor can help you decide which option works best for you:
- A share of your estate (residuary gift)
This means leaving a percentage of what’s left after you’ve looked after your loved ones. Many supporters choose this option because it automatically keeps pace with inflation and ensures your loved ones come first. - A fixed amount (pecuniary gift)
This is a specific sum of money you decide to leave. Even a small amount can make a real and lasting difference for animals. - A specific item
You can also leave individual items of value — such as shares, property, or other assets. These can be sold to support our work to end animal testing.
Whichever option you choose, your gift will help protect animals from suffering and bring us closer to a cruelty-free world.
Do I need to tell Cruelty Free International if I’ve left a gift?
You don’t have to tell us, but we’d love to know so we can thank you and plan for the future. Sharing your intentions is confidential and helps us ensure your legacy has the greatest impact possible.
Do I need a large estate to leave a gift?
Not at all. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference. Even a small percentage of what’s left after you’ve provided for loved ones helps us continue our vital work to end animal testing.
Can I change my will later?
Yes, you can update your Will at any time. If your circumstances change, a solicitor can easily help you make an amendment (called a codicil) or update your will online through our partners. What you leave in your Will is your decision and you need to be comfortable.
Can I leave a gift in memory of someone?
Yes — many supporters choose to leave a gift in honour of a loved one or a beloved animal. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate their life while helping to create a kinder future for all animals.
You can also fundraise in memory of a loved one or a companion animal by creating an online tribute page through Much Loved.
News & Updates
One step closer to opening up animal experiments
One step closer to opening up animal experiments
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Cruelty Free Cleaning bill introduced in New York
Upper Tribunal says secrecy around UK animal experiments is unlawful
Upper Tribunal says secrecy around UK animal experiments is unlawful
Creating change for animals at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics Summer School
Creating change for animals at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics Summer School
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