EnglandIf someone has chosen you to be the executor of their will and has left a gift to Shelter, we’re here to help make things easier.
If you have any questions about a gift that has been left to Shelter in a will please contact our Senior Legacy Administration Manager, Tom Newton, who will be happy to help.
Email: legacyadmin@shelter.org.uk
Call: 0344 515 1322
Write to: Tom Newton, Senior Legacy Administration Manager, Shelter, 88 Old Street, London, EC1V 9HU
When making a payment, please either email legacyadmin@shelter.org.uk or include a cover letter with a cheque. Please include:
the full name and last address of the person who has left the gift to Shelter
the gift amount
when any bank transfer was made
To pay a gift in a will to Shelter by bank transfer, please use the following details:
Account name: Shelter, The National Campaign for Homeless People Limited
Sort code: 30-00-02
Account no: 01167206
Reference: Please use reference – LEGACY/Surname of the deceased
Please send any cheque made payable to ‘Shelter’ to: Tom Newton, Senior Legacy Administration Manager, Shelter, 88 Old Street, London, EC1V 9HU.
If the gift is a percentage share of an estate, please also send us a copy of the will and final estate accounts to ensure that we have a record of these for our auditing requirements.
We will then be able to provide you with our formal receipt for your executor records.
As a registered charity, Shelter is normally exempt from Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax and some aspects of Income Tax.
For more information, consult with your solicitor, visit HMRC's website, or call their helpline on 0845 302 0900.
To find a probate solicitor to assist with the administration of an estate, visit The Law Society (England and Wales).
If your loved one left a gift in their will to Shelter, we would love to learn more about them. If you would be happy to tell us more about their life, please do get in touch with us directly or leave a dedication on our website.
