Leave a legacy gift for animals
Many supporters of Humane World for Animals Europe are choosing to leave legacy gifts in their wills to end animal cruelty all over the world. Thank you so much for thinking of supporting our work in this special way.
Making a will and including a legacy is very straightforward, and we’re here to help make it as simple as possible for you. Firstly, if you would like to speak to someone, please contact our country director, Sylvie, at testament@humaneworld.org.
Free guide for your legacy, for animal welfare
We have produced a free guide to make it easy for you to leave a legacy gift for animals in your will or testament. Each guide contains:
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Information on how to make a will, and what to do.
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Information on the different types of legacy gift you can make.
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Recommended wording for your legacy gift.
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Information on how your testament can end animal cruelty long into the future.
Please download your guide here.
How to leave a legacy gift
Humane World for Animals Europe is a charity registered within the European Union, with our headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. To make a legacy gift to Humane World Europe, you will need our official name, our address, and our company/charity number:
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Our official charity name: Humane World for Animals Europe
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Our address: Rue Belliard 40, 1040 Brussels, Belgium
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Our company/charity number: 0562.718.279
We strongly recommend that you either make or update your will with a relevant professional advisor, such as a notary. They will be able to best advise you of portion of your estate that is available for a legacy gift, as well as any inheritance tax considerations under the law of your resident country.
Gift restrictions
It is possible to specify that you would like your gift to only be used on an area of our work you are particularly passionate about. However, it is important to talk to us about this beforehand, so that we are able to advise you and ensure that your intentions for protecting animals are correctly expressed. Please use our contact details that at the top of this page. From all of us, we thank you deeply for your generosity and compassion for animals.
Frequently asked questions
I have already included a legacy gift to your former charity name (Humane Society International) in my will. Do I need to change this?
Before February 2025, the official name of Humane World for Animals Europe was Humane Society International - Europe (HSI/Europe). Our official registered address has also changed.
If you have already included a gift in your will referencing our previous name and address please know that, under German law, you do not have to update your will to change this. However, we do recommend that you notify your heirs or executors (where applicable) of the changes to our official name and address, to ensure that there is no confusion. If practical, you can also include a brief note alongside your will reminding your heirs and executors of these changes.
Are legacy gifts for Humane World for Animals Europe subject to inheritance taxes?
If you are resident in the EU it is usually the case that any legacies left for an EU registered charity in your will, such as Humane World Europe, are exempt from inheritance taxes. However, inheritance taxes can vary between countries at both national and local levels. Because of this we strongly recommend that you speak a relevant professional advisor, such as a notary, who will be able to advise you on this in more detail.
What information do I need to leave a gift in my will?
To leave a legacy gift for Humane World Europe, all that you need is our official name, our address, and our company/charity number:
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Our official charity name: Humane World for Animals Europe
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Our address: Rue Belliard 40, 1040 Brussels, Belgium
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Our company/charity number: 0562.718.279
How will you spend my gift?
If you leave a legacy gift for Humane World Europe, it will be used to help end animal suffering in the over 50 countries where we are active. Your gift will help rescue animals who are suffering, end cruel industries such as the fur and dog meat trades, create and strengthen laws to protect animals, and confront animal cruelty in all of its forms.
Can I leave a gift to a specific area of work?
Yes you can. However it is important to talk to us about this beforehand, so that we are able to advise you and ensure that your intentions for protecting animals are correctly expressed. Please contact our country director, Sylvie, at testament@humaneworld.org.
I have further questions. How do I contact you?
We are always happy to answer any questions you may have about your will and making a legacy gift. Please contact our country director, Sylvie, at testament@humaneworld.org.
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