Peak District

Your National Parks legacy

Leave a gift in your will to National Parks

Morning dew on grassy meadows. The sun breaking through over a mountain pass. The crunch of frost underfoot. Playing pooh-sticks over clear streams. These are just some of the things we love National Parks for. Some of the memories that they create.  

Our charity was created before National Parks existed in this country. Our founders had a vision to preserve and enhance the most naturally beautiful landscapes and they succeeded in their campaign. That was over 90 years ago. Today, our Campaign is more important than ever before and we plan to be here for the next 90 years to make sure that National Parks are protected, that there are more of them, that they are better for nature, for people and for the climate. Could you help us with the most precious gift that you could ever make – leaving a gift in your will? 

Did you know that over one third of our work is funded by gifts in wills? From large legacies through to small gifts, each donation can make a real difference.

Leaving a legacy is simple

We understand that it’s important that your family and close friends come first. But did you know that leaving just 1% of your estate to Campaign for National Parks will help us fight for the nation’s most important precious and beautiful landscapes: our National Parks? Future generations of walkers, adventurers and nature-lovers will be forever in your debt. 

If you’d like to help protect these special places for your grandchildren and future generations, your solicitor can help you make these arrangements in the way that suits you best. If you have already written a will, you can add a codicil – again, your solicitor can advise you. All you need is our charity name and number: Campaign for National Parks, registered charity 295336.

How to leave a legacy

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For the future of National Parks

Would you like to know exactly how your gift could help reshape our National Parks’ future? We’re happy to arrange a conversation about your vision for these precious landscapes. Please fill in the contact form below and we will be in touch.  

Many kind-hearted people like yourself have quietly helped us by remembering our Parks in their will. These thoughtful gifts, given privately, have made an enormous difference to protecting the countryside we all treasure. 

FAQs

Campaign for National Parks is the only independent voice for National Parks, bringing together representatives from all Parks in England and Wales to protect these precious places from undesirable developments, calling for nature and species to be prioritised and opening up the wonders of the outdoors to all, including young people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds so that they can call for change too.  These final, meaningful gifts are of great importance to our cause. Over the last 5 years, more than 50% of our income has come from gifts in wills from people like you, who love National Parks and want to protect them for future generations. 
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference; we’re so grateful for every gift we receive.
No, you can ask your solicitor to add a codicil to your existing will. All you need is our charity name and number: Campaign for National Parks, registered charity 295336.
A pecuniary legacy is a specific amount of money while a residuary legacy is a percentage of the remaining estate after all debts, expenses and other legacies are paid. For example, leaving ‘10% of my estate to charity’ is a residuary legacy. We are delighted to receive a gift in wills of any size or amount. However, many people decide to leave a residuary gift as its value is not affected by inflation.
We’d love to hear from you and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact our team on 07513 726097 or email info@cnp.org.uk 
Sir Chris Bonington

My gift will help to ensure that the glorious beauty, wildlife and special qualities of each of our wonderful National Parks are protected and enjoyed by future generations

Sir Chris Bonington