The Legacy Giving Report 2026, 21st May 2026
Turner PR was proud to have supported the launch of the Legacy Giving Report 2026, to bring one of the charity sector’s most important pieces of research to life. From supporting the report’s production to developing and delivering the press release and media relations campaign, our team helped raise awareness of the latest insights shaping the future of legacy fundraising across the UK.
The report reveals that legacy giving continues to provide a vital source of stability for charities, despite wider economic and fundraising pressures. Published by Legacy Futures and Smee & Ford, the Legacy Giving Report 2026 shows that legacy income reached an estimated £4.4 billion in 2025, performing significantly better than many expected, highlighting the resilience and long-term value of gifts in wills.
Featuring statistics, case studies and projections, it is available for FREE and can be downloaded here.
Here’s a round up of media coverage for this report:
Charity Times, May 2026: Total legacy income for charities down £200m
Third Force News, 21st May 2026: Charitable estates remain near record levels for 2025
PAM, 22nd May 2026: Legacy giving proves more resilient than anticipated, research shows