Legacy events

Join us at a legacy event and hear about the difference gifts in wills can make to someone’s future

The legacy events team outside of Athelhamptom House

Leaving a gift to the British Red Cross in your will can make a real difference. It means we can continue to help people who have been struck by disaster and need support in an emergency.

If you want to know more about the impact your generous gift could make on the lives of others, then join us at a legacy event.

Taking place throughout the UK, our events give you the chance to understand what a donation can achieve and get to know more about the vital work the British Red Cross carries out in the UK and internationally.

‘It has given me an insight into the complexity of the Red Cross and the logistics of working in volatile conflict areas of the world. Lovely to talk to some of the people who are directly involved.'

Attendee at Mansion House event, Bristol, June 2023

What happens at a legacy event?

Our legacy events are a rare opportunity to hear how gifts in wills are helping British Red Cross support people in crisis in your local area and around the world. There’s also a chance to meet some of our dedicated staff and volunteers who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

How do I attend?

If you would like to attend one of our local legacy events, please email legacy@redcross.org.uk or call the team directly on 0300 500 0401 to book your place.

How much does it cost?

Our legacy events are free to attend.

Past legacy events

Belmont House, Faversham where a legacy event took place

Belmont House, Faversham

“I thought I knew a lot about the Red Cross but it turns out I knew very little.

What a fantastically informative morning!"

Attendee at Belmont House event, Faversham, September 2023

Athelhampton House, where a legacy event took place

Athelhampton House, Dorchester

"I wish the whole world could hear those young people – so amazing. Thank you so much for inviting us – I do so enjoy these days and love the young people for their enthusiasm. I feel it always rubs off on me – which is good!"

Attendee at Athelhampton House event, Dorchester, June 2023

All legacy events 2023

March

29th Riddles Court, Edinburgh

April

24th Harewood House, Leeds

27th Queens Club, London

May

15th Chatsworth House, Derbyshire

17th Hendall Manor Barns, East Sussex

June

6th Kingsmill Hotel, Inverness

6th Hedsor House, Taplow

8th Steam Museum, Swindon

13th Mansion House, Bristol

14th Cranfield University, Bedford

19th Scampston Gardens, Malton

26th Prested Hall, Colchester

July

4th Athelhampton House, Dorchester

4th International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln

5th Letton Hall, Thetford

12th Cosener's House. Abingdon

18th Capesthorne Hall, Cheshire

25th Forbes of Kingennie, Dundee

August

9th August Horniman Museum, London

September

5th The Biscuit Factory, Shielfield, Newcastle upon Tyne

6th Hintlesham Hall, Ipswich

6th Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton

14th Tredegar Park Golf Club, Newport

20th Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Ulster

25th Ness Gardens, Chester

26th Belmont House, Faversham

27th Eastnor Castle, Hereford

October

11th Wivenhoe House Hotel, Colchester

25th Assembly House, Norwich

30th Fanhams Hall, Hertfordshire

November

16th Barnett Hill Hotel, Surrey

28th Hatherley Manor Hotel, Gloucester

December

5th British Horological Institute and Museum of Timekeeping, Newark 

6th Harewood House, Leeds

6th British Red Cross UK Office, London

12th Crossbasket Castle, Glasgow

Don't see a location near you?

If you can't find a location or date for a legacy event to attend then please let us know and we will try to accommodate you.