Leave a Legacy That Preserves Their Story – and Shapes the Future
At the International Bomber Command Centre, every visitor, every name, and every story helps keep the memory of those who served alive. A legacy gift is one of the most powerful ways to ensure that their courage, sacrifice and humanity continue to inspire generations to come.
And with recent changes to UK inheritance rules, legacy giving is now not only a meaningful act of remembrance — it may also be a wiser financial decision than ever before.
Why Legacy Gifts Matter More Than Ever
Legacy gifts are the foundation that allow the IBCC to protect, share and expand our work — from maintaining the Memorial and the Peace Gardens to supporting our digital archive, exhibitions and education programmes. These gifts help ensure that the stories of Bomber Command remain accessible to families, researchers, schools and communities across the world.
But the landscape of inheritance has shifted significantly, making charitable gifts an increasingly important option for many families.
What This Means for You — and for the IBCC
A Gift in Your Will Still Offers 100% Inheritance Tax Relief
Any gift left to the IBCC is completely exempt from inheritance tax. For many supporters, a legacy gift is the single most effective way to reduce the amount of tax paid on their estate while ensuring their values live on.
Leave 10% to Reduce Your Estate’s Tax Rate
If you choose to leave 10% or more of your estate to charity, the inheritance tax rate on the remainder may fall from 40% to 36% — a powerful incentive that remains unchanged under the new rules.
Charitable Legacies Are Becoming a Growing Trend
Recent adviser surveys show increasing numbers of people are now considering gifts in Wills due to these tax changes, with demand for estate‑planning conversations rising sharply.
The Impact Your Legacy Could Have
Leaving a gift to the IBCC ensures we can:
- Preserve and expand our world‑class digital archive
- Support thousands of students through education programmes
- Protect the Memorial and Peace Gardens for future generations
- Share the stories of Bomber Command on a global stage
Your legacy becomes part of the story — one of courage, compassion, and remembrance.
How to Leave a Legacy Gift
Including a legacy is simple and flexible. Supporters often choose:
- A residuary gift (a percentage of their estate)
- A pecuniary gift (a fixed amount)
- A specific gift (such as stocks, shares, or valuables)
All you need are our charity details and a chat with your solicitor or Will‑writer. We are always happy to speak confidentially with you or your adviser if you would like support.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about leaving a legacy, please speak to your solicitor.
If you do not have a solicitor, we have a special arrangement with the team at Roythornes Solicitors. Roythornes will answer any questions you may have about leaving a legacy at no charge, so that you can be sure you are taking the right action.
Roythornes can be contacted on 01775 842500.
Alternatively you can find a solicitor via the Law Society Web site www.lawsociety.org.uk.
Your Story, Their Memory, Our Future
A legacy to the International Bomber Command Centre is a lasting act of remembrance — a way to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten and their stories continue to be told with dignity and truth.
If you would like to explore leaving a gift in your Will, please reach out to us at [email protected]
Together, we can safeguard the past and inspire the future.
Our details
When you are talking to your solicitor you will need to let them know our full details, to make sure your legacy reaches us safely.
The International Bomber Command Centre is owned and run by:
Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial
Canwick Avenue
Lincoln
LN4 2HQ
Registered Charity Number: 1144182
Informing the Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial of your legacy
You do not have to inform the Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial of your legacy. If you do however, it is useful as it helps us to plan our valued income and of course enables us to thank you for your generosity.