Wills & Legacy
Why set up a legacy for Groundwork NE & Cumbria
Operating for more than 30 years, Groundwork North East and Cumbria is an environmental sustainable charity, with a mission to Create Better Places; Improve People’s Prospects; Promote Greener Lifestyles.
We are dedicated to protecting the environment and fostering a future where people and the planet can thrive together. We aim to support communities across the region to achieve their full potential through pride and place no matter the challenges they face.
How to leave a legacy to Groundwork NE & Cumbria
Set up your will for free!
We are pleased to share that Groundwork North East & Cumbria are in partnership with Octopus Legacy, a trusted UK‑based will‑writing and legacy‑planning service. This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting our people, strengthening our communities, and promoting long‑term wellbeing and planning.
What does this mean?
- No cost to create your will
- No obligation to leave a gift to Groundwork
- No pressure, simply a practical benefit available to you
This service is designed to make future planning clearer and more accessible, removing barriers that often make will‑writing feel complex or time‑consuming.
Other ways to leave a legacy
If you would like to leave a gift in your Will to Groundwork NE & Cumbria, we strongly recommend you that you speak to a solicitor to ensure that your wishes will be carried out as you intend.
You will need to take the following details with you:
Groundwork NE & Cumbria
Unit 14 Parsons Court, Welbury Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6ZE
Charity Registration Number: Groundwork NE & Cumbria 1017706
An example of wording you could use:
I leave X / a X% share of my residuary estate for Groundwork NE & Cumbria, Unit 14 Parsons Court, Welbury Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6ZE (registered charity number 1017706) for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the proper officer for the time being of the said charity shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors.
Our impact
Each year we collate an impact report which demonstrates how Groundwork North East and Cumbria have supported individuals and communities to become greener, fairer and stronger.
2,748 individuals received personalised coaching or mentoring.
20,128 hours contributed to our initiatives
Through our Green Doctor programme, we have supported over 3,631 households