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In Memory and Legacy Giving

Leave a Gift in your Will

Leaving a gift in your Will to Medical Detection Dogs will cost you nothing today, but will help us to achieve our goals in years to come, making a real difference by saving and changing lives.

Writing a Will is one of the most important things you can do, even though it’s not something many of us like to think about. By taking the time to plan ahead, you ensure that your wishes are clearly outlined, leaving your loved ones with the peace of mind they need during such a difficult time.

A Will allows you to specify how the things that matter most to you – whether it’s your home, savings or sentimental items like cherished collections – are handled according to your wishes. You can also include a legacy for causes close to your heart, like Medical Detection Dogs.

The process of creating a Will doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Although it may involve legal terminology*, a qualified solicitor can guide you through it in person, by phone, or even online.  Many charities, including ours, offer opportunities to have your Will written for free through partnerships like the one we have with Farewill.

After you’ve made provisions for your family and friends, we hope you’ll also consider leaving a gift in your Will to Medical Detection Dogs. This generous act helps ensure that our vital work continues long into the future.

Writing a Will is One of the Greatest Gifts You Can Leave.

Making a Will is an extremely personal and private matter however, if you would like to talk to us in confidence and without obligation please call 01296 655888 and ask for Fundraising or email [email protected]

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In Memory Giving​ In Lieu Of Flowers

Collecting donations instead of flowers at a funeral can help Medical Detection Dogs to continue to fund pioneering research into early disease detection or to train more assistance dogs to help individuals manage complex health conditions. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2025

Updated: 24th September, 2025

Author: John Akehurst

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Free Will Service

Medical Detection Dogs are working with Farewill, the UK’s largest online will-writing specialists and winners of the National Will Writing Firm of the Year for many years, to offer a free online Will-writing service. Read more

Published: 27th May, 2025

Updated: 24th September, 2025

Author: John Akehurst

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What Your Gift Could Fund

Medical Detection Dogs harness the power of a dogs’ nose, to provide individual accredited lifesaving partnerships and carry out world leading research. Read more

Published: 27th May, 2025

Updated: 12th September, 2025

Author: John Akehurst

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