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The UK's only awards recognising professionals and teams across the whole legacy giving sector

Legacy Giving Awards 2026 celebrate the talent, dedication, and achievements of UK legacy giving professionals — and highlight the vital impact gifts in wills have on charities.

New for 2026:
A brand-new afternoon format designed to make the Awards the must-attend networking and celebration event of the legacy sector calendar.

Expect extended opportunities for networking with inspiring expert speakers, exclusive new insights and data from the 2026 Legacy Giving Report, and our celebrated Awards ceremony — where we’ll acknowledge the great legacy achievements within our sector.

This refreshed format replaces the formal sit-down meal with drinks and good food in a relaxed, welcoming setting — bringing the legacy community together to connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate excellence.

We hope to see you there!

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Why Attend

Spotlight Session: The Legacy Market in Focus

Be the first to see headline findings from the Legacy Giving Report 2026 — the definitive source of legacy giving data in the UK. Delivered ahead of the full report release, this exclusive preview will reveal key income trends, bequest patterns and market shifts shaping the future of legacy fundraising.

Speakers: Dan Walton and Jo Masini, Analysts at Legacy Futures

Keynote: Ambition, Emotion, and Forever – The Three Secrets of Great Legacy Fundraising

Nyasha Njela, Director at Revolutionise International and Chair of the International Fundraising Congress (IFC) Advisory Panel, will explore what truly sits behind great legacy fundraising. It’s not just about process and technical detail — it’s about purpose. Nyasha will share how purpose fuels ambition, builds emotional connection and inspires supporters to think beyond their lifetime, offering fresh perspective on what drives long-term generosity.

Plus Networking and the Awards

Enjoy extended networking with peers and be part of the Awards celebration itself.

Not entered? No problem! You can still join the biggest event in the legacy sector calendar on 29th April for insight, networking and recognition of the work driving legacy giving forward. Tickets from £100pp

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Our Speakers

"Good learning in the morning, excellent networking and showcasing the depth and breadth of legacy fundraising in the afternoon "
Rachel Hedley
St Christopher's Hospice
"Wonderful ambiance, food was lovely and very well organized "
2024
Attendee
"A fantastic experience from start to finish and thoroughly enjoyed by all the team! "
2024
Attendee
"A privilege to spend the afternoon in a room full or remarkable individuals. "
Sally Redmond
Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
"I felt very well looked-after and the awards were a positive and high-quality celebratory event "
Matthew Crothers
St Peter's Hospice
"Brilliant! Just like a family reunion of like minded people celebrating the achievements of the sector! "
Gaynor Lanceley
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
"Excellent. This was a much needed opportunity to socialise with colleagues in my team and to also celebrate and recognise the work we do. "
Daisy
Shelter
"It was enjoyable and good for team building "
Grace Margaret Cunningham
North West Air Ambulance Charity
"A great chance to celebrate and appreciate what we have done, rather than looking at what we need to do. "
2024
Attendee
"Fantastic day of celebration and collaboration. "
2024
Attendee
"A fantastic afternoon, exceptional service, excellent venue, brilliant host "
2024
Attendee
"Very slick event, great entertainment and supportive feel in the room. "
Laura Summerbell
RNLI
"It was a great afternoon, lots of opportunity to network and celebrate success, with a great meal too! "
2024
Attendee
"Heart warming, great chance to meet new and known faces and to be inspired by others work to take back and inspire future work of my charity. "
Katy Burke
Wiltshire Air Ambulance
"The awards are a wonderful way to acknowledge outstanding efforts in the field of legacy giving. The occasion is always wonderful to be a part of. "
Carolyn Jones
University of Liverpool
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