Free Will-writing service

Terms and conditions

The RSPCA's free Will-writing service

  • The RSPCA pays for supporters to write a ‘simple’ Will, as this helps to drive income from gifts in Wills by removing the need for supporters to pay for their Will. The RSPCA does not pay for more complicated Wills as this would negatively impact the charity’s return on investment beyond its current desire.
  • The RSPCA will cover the cost of a simple Will provided by The Goodwill Partnership or Octopus Legacy. As part of this process, all Wills are checked by one of TGP’s in-house solicitors (Regulated by The Law Society and Solicitors Regulatory Authority) or the Octopus Legacy legal team. However, some people may require a complex Will to be written. TGP or Octopus Legacy will confirm what kind of Will is required for you, and if your Will requirements are eligible under the free Will-writing scheme.
  • If you decide this service isn't right for you, you can easily find a local solicitor through the Law Society to assist with drafting or updating your Will. Visit https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk/ Please note that solicitor's fees will apply for their services.
  • You are under no obligation to leave a gift to the RSPCA in your Will at any time in order to use the free Will-writing service.
  • The service is provided by either The Goodwill Partnership (TGP) or Octopus Legacy, not the RSPCA. Should you choose to use either of these services, you will enter into a direct relationship with TGP or Octopus Legacy, and not the RSPCA.
  • We do not endorse or guarantee the service provided by TGP or Octopus Legacy. The RSPCA recommends that you carry out your own independent research on TGP or Octopus Legacy and other service providers in the same field, and only choose TGP or Octopus Legacy if you are satisfied with the quality of their service (and where applicable level of charges).
  • The RSPCA excludes all liabilities, losses, damages, claims, costs and expenses arising as a result of your use of the services provided by TGP or Octopus Legacy, unless the liabilities, losses, damages, claims, costs and expenses are caused as a direct result of the RSPCA’s negligent act.
  • The RSPCA reserves the right to, at any time and without notice, withdraw or limit the free Will-writing service scheme to new requests.
  • This offer is only available to residents of mainland England and Wales.

These terms and conditions related to the free Will-writing service were updated 12 May 2026.

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Have a question about gifts in Wills? We’re here to help. Find answers to common questions in gifts in Wills FAQs, or contact us and include an email address or phone number so we can get back to you.

  • RSPCA, Gifts in Wills Team, Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham, 
West Sussex, RH12 1GY

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