Support us Other ways to give Remember us in your Will Did you know? Much of our work is possible due to the generosity of people who have remembered the British Thyroid Foundation (BTF) in their Will. These gifts enable us to continue to provide support and information to people and their families who are affected by thyroid disorders. They also support vital research projects that will benefit patients for years to come. Leaving a gift to us will help improve outcomes for thyroid patients today and in the future. Every gift, no matter the size, helps people to live better with thyroid disease. Sister Doris Godfrey's lasting legacy When Doris Godfrey died, aged 90, she kindly made a gift to BTF in her Will. Doris was affected by hyperthyroidism. She was born in 1923 and worked as nurse at St James’s Hospital in Leeds. For much of her career, she was the Sister of the Children’s Surgical Ward. Doris’s generous support funded two BTF Research Award grants. This research her Will funded will make important contributions to improve understanding of thyroid disorders and to benefit patients in the future. Follow the link to read more about the Doris Godfrey Research Awards. By making a gift in your Will, like Doris, you could fund future vital research into thyroid disease. If you have already made a gift to the BTF then we’d like to say a big thank you! Why should I make a Will? By making a Will you will be making sure that your money, property, possessions and investments (known as your estate) go to the people and causes you care about. A gift of just 1% of your estate, means the remaining 99% goes to those closest to you. How to make a gift in your Will to the BTF Once you’ve provided for your loved ones, we would be extremely grateful if you would remember us in your Will. It can be anything from a specific amount of money to a particular item or a percentage of your estate. Your gift will make a real difference for people living with thyroid disease both now and in the future. We would always recommend using a solicitor to make a Will to ensure that your wishes are carried out as you intend them to be. You could ask friends and family for recommendations or go to The Law Society website to find a solicitor in your area. If you would like to include a gift to the BTF you will need to provide your solicitor with our name, address and charity number given below: British Thyroid Foundation Suite 12, One Sceptre House Hornbeam Square North Hornbeam Park Harrogate HG2 8PB Registered charity No: 1006391, Scotland SC046037 Free online Will writing service We offer a free Will writing service that makes it quick and easy for you to write or update your Will. With FreeWills you can make a legally-binding Will in just 15 minutes. And it's completely free-of-charge! It will be checked by solicitors giving you peace of mind that your affairs are in order. You don't have to include a gift in your Will to the British Thyroid Foundation to use our free online Will writing service but we hope you will consider leaving us a gift once your loved ones are provided for. Start your free online Will If you are using another online Will writing service many providers give you the option to donate to a charity of your choice. If you would like to support us, please use our full name 'British Thyroid Foundation' and registered charity number (see above). If you would like further information before deciding whether to leave a gift to us please email [email protected] or phone us on 01423 810093. You can also let us know about your decision to leave a gift to the BTF if you would like to. Our leaflet explains more about how you can make a lasting difference by remembering us in your Will. Thank you Other ways of giving Manage Cookie Preferences Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility