Write your Will for free or add a gift

There's no obligation to do so, but we hope you'll consider including a gift in your Will, no matter the size, to our charity.

From increasingly volatile storms to the rising costs of maintenance, canals are facing their biggest challenges in years, and you can help us keep them alive for generations to come. Thank you.

Write your Will with Octopus Legacy

With Octopus Legacy, you can write your Will for free:

• Online
• Over the phone or video call
• In-person (a home visit or at a local branch)

We’ll cover the cost of your simple Will with Octopus Legacy. To get started, click the button below or call Octopus Legacy directly on 020 4525 3605 and quote ‘Canal & River Trust’.

Write your Will with National Free Wills Network

You can make or amend your Will for free:

• In-person
• Over the phone

To use this service:

1. Fill out our request form using the button below
2. We’ll then refer you to the National Free Wills Network, who will send a pack directly to you. This will contain a list of your local participating solicitors and a form
3. Contact your chosen solicitor to make an appointment, and get your simple Will written for free

We’ll cover the cost of your simple Will with National Free Wills Network.

Add a gift to your existing Will with a Codicil form

Our Codicil form allows you to add a gift without re-writing your Will, if you already have one.

Simply download and print the form, and fill it out to leave a lasting gift to canals.

Got your own solicitor and want to include a gift?

You’ll need to include the following details:

• Name: Canal & River Trust
• Registered charity number: 1146792
• Address: National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FW

If you don’t find our free Will offers suitable for you and you’d like to write your Will elsewhere, you can also visit The Law Society website for information and legal services in your area.