At Waterloo Community Counselling, we believe that everyone deserves access to compassionate, life-changing mental health support – regardless of income, background, or immigration status.
For 30 years, we’ve been a lifeline for Londoners facing trauma, isolation, and emotional distress, including refugees and asylum-seekers navigating unimaginable hardship. By choosing to leave a gift to WCC in your will, you can ensure that this vital work continues for generations to come. Your legacy will help fund multilingual counselling for displaced communities, support women rebuilding their lives through creative groups, and provide a safe space for those struggling with anxiety, depression, and loss.
Even a small gift can make a lasting impact. It could fund a counselling session for someone in crisis, cover travel costs for a refugee to attend therapy, or support a caseworker guiding clients through complex challenges like housing and immigration.
Legacy giving is a powerful way to reflect your values and create a future where no one faces mental health challenges alone. Your kindness today can become someone’s hope tomorrow.
To learn more about leaving a legacy to WCC contact us directly by emailing info@waterloocc.co.uk.
How to Leave a Gift in Your Will
Leaving a legacy gift is simple and can be tailored to your wishes. Here are a few ways to do it:
- Include WCC in your will
You can leave:- A pecuniary gift – a fixed amount of money.
- A residuary gift – a percentage of your estate after other gifts and costs have been paid.
- A specific gift – a particular item of value, such as property or shares.
- Use the correct wording
To include WCC in your will, please use our full name and registered charity number: Waterloo Community Counselling, Registered Charity No. 1045444 Example wording: “I give to Waterloo Community Counselling, Registered Charity No. 1045444, [insert amount or percentage] of my estate to be used for its general charitable purposes.” - Consult a solicitor or will-writing service
Professional advice ensures your wishes are clearly recorded and legally valid. - Let us know (if you wish)
If you decide to leave a gift to WCC, we’d love to hear from you. It helps us plan for the future and gives us a chance to thank you – though you’re under no obligation to tell us.