Let's talk about Wills
22 September 2025
When was the last time you thought about your Will?
If your answer is somewhere between “never” and “not just yet”, you’re not alone. Wills can feel like something for later down the line, for a future version of ourselves to deal with. But the truth is, making a Will is one of the most thoughtful and empowering things we can do at any age.
October is Free Wills Month, and it’s the perfect time to take that first step. We’re offering supporters the opportunity to write or update a simple Will for free, and if you choose to leave a gift to Rethink Mental Illness, you’ll be joining a growing community of people who care deeply about mental illness – now, and into the future. It’s not as big or scary as you might think and with our free Will offers, getting started is easy.
In our legacy mailing earlier this year, we shared a powerful story from Kay, one of our amazing supporters. After seeing the impact of mental illness in her own family, Kay chose to leave a gift in her Will to Rethink. It was her way of saying:
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I want to help others, even after I'm gone.
Gifts to Rethink Mental Illness, big or small, help fund life-changing services, campaign for a better mental health system, and offer hope to people across the country. It’s a way to keep making a difference for a cause you care about, beyond your lifetime.
If you’re curious about where to start, Nicole and Geordine from our Legacy & In-Memory team are here for you. Pop them an email at Legacyinfo@rethink.org and they’ll be happy to answer your questions, or simply have a friendly chat. You can also find out more about leaving a gift in your will and download our free Will Writing Guide, which is full of useful info to help you feel confident and informed.
This Free Wills Month, take a moment to reflect and consider leaving a gift that tells your story and changes someone else’s.
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