Consortium research programmes allow a broad range of charities and sector professionals to engage in research that considers innovative and ground breaking themes which advances their thinking and expertise. It also offers the ability to engage in larger scale research through shared costs and the opportunity for collaboration and collective learning.

At Legacy Futures, we often talk about the importance of data. But many charities still ask a simple question - why benchmark at all? Benchmarking is not just about numbers, it is about understanding your legacy position in context and using that insight to shape stronger investment and marketing decisions.

Storytelling plays an essential role in in-memory giving. Supporters often want to share the experiences that have shaped their loss.

Following the substantial changes made in last year’s budget, the 2025 Autumn Budget brings some further, albeit smaller measures affecting the future of legacy giving. With the main impacts beginning in the 2027 financial year, charities and individuals have just 16 months to plan for the coming changes.

We’re proud to share that Legacy Futures is officially a Certified B Corp, joining a global community of businesses committed to balancing purpose with profit.

2024 data shows that 6.2% of all fundraising spend focused on legacies – an increase of 31%. With this rise in investment comes a note of caution; legacy giving should never be viewed in isolation, nor should it come at the expense of other fundraising streams such as community or individual giving.