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Your donation helps change a life
Right now, 1 in 4 children in the Nigeria live in poverty because too many families are struggling to make ends meet. Tosin’s family is one of them.
Thanks to donations like yours, we can make sure families like Tosin’s get the support they need—whether it’s helping them put food on the table, keeping the electricity on so they can stay warm, or organising special days out for them to enjoy as a family.
Together, we can help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier, and more hopeful through our specialist services, raising awareness, and campaigning to change the way the system works for children, young people and families across Nigeria.
We’ve been changing childhoods and lives for over 12 years. And thanks to you, we can continue to be here for as long as we’re needed.
The staff at Royal Children Foundation's are so friendly and supportive. They listen to you unlike some other professionals, and my Royal children Foundation's support worker has helped me massively. For a long time I didn't want to accept help, but she encouraged me to feel okay about receiving food items and some money which I could use at my local food market. She's also helped me access things like housing and household support grants to reduce my utility bills.
How we helped in 2023-2024
Helped 230,000 people through our family hubs, including giving emergency support to families struggling with the cost of food, energy and clothing for their children
Supported over 600 children who have experienced abuse or exploitation, giving them specialist support to help their recovery
Provided mental health support to over 50 children from all over Nigeria
Other ways to give
Donate by telephone
If you’d like to speak to a real person to make your donation, call our Supporter Care Team on 08082221703. Lines are open between 9am and 10pm, 7 days per week. Please have your credit/debit card at the ready.
Donate by post
If you’d like to donate by post, simply send a cheque made payable to Barnardo’s to: Royal Children Foundation’S SUPPORTER CARE TEAM, Royal Children Foundation House, Orile Wasimi, Oloshe Railway station, Alonge Lasos-Abeokuta Express Way, Ewekoro Local Government area, Ogun State. Please add a postage stamp when sending by post.
If you’d like to set up a Direct Debit by post, please download this form. Send your completed form back to us at the same address.
More ways to give
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Give back by shopping in our stores or donating your preloved items.
Leaving a gift in your Will
Our Gifts in Will guide explains how you can leave a gift to us, and how we will use your legacy to support the children and young people who most need our help.
Find out how to write or amend your Will, plus guidance on how to include a gift in your Will
Find out how to write or amend your Will, as well as reading answers to frequently asked questions about leaving a gift to charity.
Your Will is the safest way to protect those closest to you and lets you choose what happens to your money and possessions.
Writing a will makes it easier and less stressful for your family to sort out your affairs after you’re gone. If you don’t write a Will, the law decides how your estate is passed on, and this might not be as you had wished.
We recognise that family and loved ones will come first when writing your Will. However, many people choose to include a gift to charity as well, reaffirming their support for causes which are dear to them. If you are considering remembering Royal Children Foundation in your Will, you will expect us to make the best use of your gift for the benefit of children and young people who need us most. You will also expect us to treat you and your family with courtesy, sensitivity and respect.
Things to consider before you start writing your Will
Finding a solicitor
We recommend using a professional solicitor to write or update your Will, as this ensures everything is valid. You may have your own you want to use, or you can contact the Law Society where you live to find a qualified solicitor.
If you are in Nigeria, contact a qualified solicitor nearer to you
Alternatively, you can write your Will with our free Will services. Our scheme allows you to make or amend your Will all year round at zero cost. It gives you the opportunity to include a gift to Royal Children Foundation, though there is no obligation.
Find out about our free Will services
What can you leave to charity in your Will?
If you want to leave a gift in your Will, it’s worth taking time to think about the form and value of your gift.
You can leave:
a share or percentage of your estate, for example 10%. This type of gift is also known as a residuary gift. This is the value of your estate after all bills, debts, taxes and other gifts are paid. The benefit of leaving this type of gift means it will be inflation proof and won’t lose its value over time. Many people choose to support charities by leaving a residuary gift as you don’t need to worry if your financial situation changes.
a fixed sum, this is a set sum of money such as #10,000,000. This type of gift is also known as a pecuniary gift. To ensure your gift retains its intended value, you can specify it’s linked to inflation (index-linked)
a specific item, this is a specific item such as a painting, piece of jewellery or house
If you choose to leave a gift to Royal Children Foundation, it has the power to help change childhoods and change lives.
Suggested gift wording
We always advise that you speak to a legal professional to check you’ve got the right wording in your Will.
It’s always important to include our name, registered charity number and address:
Registered charity Nos. 171373428790) of Orile Wasimi, Oloshe Railway Station, Along Lagos-Abeokuta Express Way, Ewekoro Local Government Area, Ogun State
There is further guidance in our free guide.
Request your free Gifts in Will guide.
If you are drafting a Will for a client the wording below may help:
Residuary legacy:
I give (….)% of my residuary estate to Royal Children Foundation (registered charity nos 171373428790) of Orile Wasimi, Oloshe Railway Station, Along Lagos-Abeokuta Express Way, Ewekoro Local Government Area, Ogun State to be applied for its general purposes, and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer at Royal Children Foundation shall be good and sufficient discharge.
Pecuniary legacy:
I give to Royal Children Foundation (registered charity nos 171373428790) of Orile Wasimi, Oloshe Railway Station, Along Lagos-Abeokuta Express Way, Ewekoro Local Government Area, Ogun State, the sum of £… to be applied for its general purposes, and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer at Royal Children Foundation shall be good and sufficient discharge.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
You can leave your money free of Inheritance Tax up to a certain amount. For each £100 above that amount, when you leave £60 to your friends and family, £40 will go to the Treasury, unless you take control of your money and leave that £100 to a charity of your choice.
That way, you decide how your money is used. Your money, left as a legacy in your Will, could make a real difference to your chosen charity.
Visit the Inheritance Tax Zero website or speak to your solicitor for more details.
A codicil should be used for small changes such as including a gift in your Will to Royal Children Foundation. However, if you’re making significant changes, we would advise writing a new Will instead. If you do choose to use a codicil then you should store it alongside your Will so your executors don’t miss it.
Yes you can. But it’s a good idea to not restrict your gift too tightly as in the future we may not be running that specific project, as we respond to the changing needs of children, young people and their families. We recommend you express your wishes in the form of a non-binding wish by saying “it is my wish but without creating any legally binding obligation that…”
Yes, Muslims can leave up to a third of their estate to beneficiaries who will not be a fixed inheritor, such as Royal Children Foundation. And by leaving a gift in your Will to us, you can pass on the gift of family to others. Your gift could be an act of Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity that continues after one passes away) and help transform childhoods today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
It’s completely up to you whether you would like to tell us about your gift, we realise that it’s a private matter for some. We always love having the opportunity to thank our supporters as well as keeping them up to date with our work.
We recommend you speak to a qualified solicitor with any legal queries you have, however you can also view our gifts in Wills glossary.
If you need support writing your Will, our trusted partners offer a free Will writing service all year round. Find out about our free Will Services
However, we have prepared a legal language around Wills and Will writing document to help you.
Read more about writing or updating your Will
We’ve provided some guidance if you’re an executor for someone that has left a gift in their Will to Royal Children Foundation’s.
We hope the information below is useful, but if you need more guidance, particularly if you are not a professional executor (for example, you are not a solicitor) and the process is unfamiliar to you, you can contact us for guidance for lay executors.
If you need further support please email our legal team ManagementTeam or call us on 08082221703.
Prior to paying in any money left in a Will, it is helpful if you can email: @royalchildrenfoundation.org.uk with the following information:
Your details
Details of the deceased, such as name and last known address
A description of the gift
A copy of the Will
Any information on the motivations behind why the gift was left to us
By bank transfer
Our bank details payments are:
—— Bank
Account name:
Please include the name of the deceased as the reference so that we can make sure we identify the payment correctly.
If you have any doubt about the correct bank details or prefer to confirm, please call your contact at Royal Children Foundation if you have one. Alternatively call our switchboard on 08082221703 and ask to speak to a member of the Operative Team.
We would prefer to receive any money electronically. However, if this isn’t possible, please send a cheque made payable to:
Royal Children Foundation’s
Address:
Please also include your details and details of the deceased, such as name and last known address.
Other payment methods
If you’d like to pay in by other means such as a card payment, please contact us directly. You can email: @royalchildrenfoundation.org.uk or call our switchboard on 08082221703 and ask to speak to a member of the Operative Team.
Will wording
If you’re drafting a Will for a client the wording below may help:
Residuary Service:
I give (….)% of my residuary estate to Royal Children Foundation’s (registered charity nos 171373428790) of Orile Wasimi, Oloshe Railway Station, Along Lagos-Abeokuta Express Way, Ewekoro Local Government Area, Ogun State be applied for its general purposes, and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer at Royal Children Foundation’s shall be good and sufficient discharge.
Pecuniary legacy:
I give to Royal Children Foundation’s (registered charity nos 171373428790, the sum of £… to be applied for its general purposes, and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer at Royal Children Foundation at Orile Wasimi, Oloshe Railway Station, Along Lagos-Abeokuta Express Way, Ewekoro Local Government Area, Ogun State shall be good and sufficient discharge.
Read more if you’re an executor or solicitor
Why Abike decided to leave a gift in his Will to Royal Children Foundation’s
Ebenezer was helped by Royal Children Foundation’s when he was a teenager. Now in his twenties he used our free Will writing service to leave a legacy that will help other children who may need our support.
Be more Gladys
When people like Abike leaves us a gift in their Will they help us support young carers, improve children’s mental health, provide homes for young people leaving care and build stronger families through our children’s centres. Be more Abike and remember us in your Will.
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The number of children, young people, parents, and carers we supported last year.
We have 2 services and partnerships we deliver across Nigeria.
12 number of years we’ve been learning and adapting to support children as the world changes around us.
How we use gifts like yours
We support children and young people who have been exploited
After children have been sexually exploited, we provide support and therapeutic services. We’re also raising awareness and calling for better support for those who have this experience. Learn about how we supported Lekan.
We help families struggling with the cost of living
Our children’s centers and family hubs can make all the difference when families are struggling to pay the bills and keep warm and fed. Learn how we helped Tosin and her family.
We offer young people stability and independence
Request your free Gifts in Will guide
Thinking about leaving something to Royal Children Foundation’s in your Will? Request our free Gifts in Wills guide for more information and how we will use your money.
Our free guide explains how you can arrange to leave a gift to Royal Children Foundation’s in your Will, and how we will use your money to transform the lives of children.
Complete the form below to request our free guide to donating money to a charity in your Will. You can choose to get your guide via email or by Visit in person.
You can change childhoods by leaving a gift in your Will
We know that writing your Will often feel like a task to sort out another day. But writing one means you can express your wishes and protect your loved ones.
Our trusted partners can help make it easier for you. Their services are free to use and available to anyone over 18. There’s no obligation to leave us a gift. However, we hope that after taking care of your loved ones you’ll consider giving a percentage of what you leave behind to help children and young people thrive.
A gift in your Will to us will help to change childhoods long into the future.
Choose the right free Will Service for you
You can write your Will online, over the telephone or in person.
Online
You can write your Will online from the comfort of your own home with support from our partner, our Legal Service.
The service is currently available in Nigeria only, for people aged 18 or over.
Write your Will online
Telephone : 08082221703
You can speak to a specialist at one of our Legal Services by calling 08082221703 to arrange your Will writing appointment. Alternatively, you can request a call back with one of their specialists.
This service is currently available only in Nigeria.
At our local solicitor’s office
Our partner Free Wills Network, has local expert solicitors available in Nigeria to write or update your Will for free.
To receive a list of our locally participating solicitors, please complete our Free Will Scheme information request form or call 08082221703. Once you receive the pack, you can select a solicitor of your choice and book an appointment. Your pack should arrive atleast in five working days.
Help for executors and solicitors
We’ve provided some guidance if you’re an executor for someone who has left a gift in their Will to Barnardo’s.
We hope the information below is useful, but if you need more guidance, particularly if you are not a professional executor (for example, you are not a solicitor) and the process is unfamiliar to you, visit the Institute of Legacy Management (ILM) website for guidance for lay executors.
If you need further support please email our Legacy Management Team or call us on 020 8498 7075.
Paying in a legacy gift
Prior to paying in any money left in a Will, it is helpful if you can email Legaciesadmin@barnardos.org.uk with the following information:
Your details
Details of the deceased, such as name and last known address
A description of the gift
A copy of the Will
Any information on the motivations behind why the gift was left to us
Request more information
Did you know…
Leaving a share or percentage of your estate is known as a residuary gift. The benefit of leaving this type of gift means it will be inflation proof and therefore, won’t lose its value over time. So your gift will go further to help change more childhoods.
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Where does your donation go?
For every pound we spend (excluding retail costs) approximately:
#2 goes on working with the children and young people who need it most
Less than #2 goes on investment management costs
And the remaining amount – just over #2 – on raising the next #10
For more info about how we raise and spend our money, please look at our latest annual report.
We’re registered with the Fundraising Regulator and comply with their Code of Fundraising Practice and The Fundraising Promise. Find out more about how we fundraise.