Remember a Charity Week
Leaving a gift in your will to Macmillan means we can keep doing whatever it takes to support people living with cancer, no matter what.
By taking part in Remember a Charity Week 2026 (7 to 13 September), you are helping us to keep the Macmillan Support Line open 365 days a year. Our advisors are experts in supporting people with the impact a cancer diagnosis can have on someone’s money situation, physical and emotional health.
Find out more about how leaving a gift in your will for Remember a Charity Week makes a huge difference.
What is Remember a Charity Week?
This year's Remember a Charity Week takes place between 7 to 13 September 2026 and it is a great reminder that leaving a gift in your will can make a huge impact to the causes close to you.
Gifts in wills are incredibly important to Macmillan. In 2025, gifts in wills accounted for over a third of our income (nearly 50% in fact). Thanks to the kindness and generosity of those who have left us a gift in their will, we are able to carry out our vital work supporting people living with cancer.
Why your support matters
Many of our supporters choose to leave a gift in their will to Macmillan. In 2025, these incredible gifts totalled over £129 million, meaning we can reach even more people living with cancer who need our support. No matter how big or small, every gift makes a massive difference, for example helping us to:
- Supported almost 476,000 people living with cancer with our information and support services spanning online, in person, and over the phone.
- Enabled health and social care professionals to deliver electronic holistic needs assessments, now having completed our 500,000th care plan.
- Grew our community of Macmillan professionals to more than 11,000 cancer experts across the UK.
Find out more about how a gift in your will could support people living with cancer.
