Leaving a Legacy to
Woodfield Animal Sanctuary
Registered Charity
-1192645
Leaving a gift to Woodfield Animal Sanctuary
Woodfield Animal Sanctuary began not as a grand plan, but as an act of compassion.
What started in 2013 as a small retirement smallholding, created by our founder Robbie, quietly grew into something far bigger than anyone ever imagined. One animal became two. Two became many. And before long, Woodfield had become a place of refuge for horses, ponies and other animals who had nowhere else to go.
Today, Woodfield is home to dozens of rescued animals — many of them young when they arrive, many of them deeply traumatised, and many of them needing care, safety and understanding for the rest of their lives.
Some of our residents may live for 30–40 years.
That is the commitment we make when they arrive here.
Leaving a legacy gift to Woodfield is a way to ensure that commitment can always be honoured.
Why making a Will matters
Most of us don’t like to think about writing a Will — but doing so is one of the most thoughtful and practical acts you can make.
A Will allows you to:
- Protect the people and animals you love
- Make your wishes clear
- Reduce uncertainty and stress for those left behind
- Ensure that the causes closest to your heart continue after you are gone
Many supporters tell us they give to Woodfield because they believe in second chances, dignity, and lifelong care. A legacy gift ensures those values live on — long into the future.
Questions worth thinking about
When people consider leaving a legacy, they often start by asking themselves a few simple questions:
- Do I have children or family I wish to provide for?
- Are there animals or causes that have shaped my life?
- What values do I want to live on after me?
- Would I like my compassion to continue helping others?
- Could a small percentage of my estate make a lasting difference?
There is no right or wrong answer — only what feels right for you.
What can be included in a Will?
Your Will can cover far more than finances alone. Many people choose to include:
- Funeral wishes
- Personal possessions
- Gifts to loved ones
- Gifts to charities
- Instructions for the care of animals
Importantly, if you care for animals — whether at home or through Woodfield — clear instructions can help ensure their welfare is protected.
Leaving a legacy to Woodfield
There are several ways a legacy gift can be left:
A Pecuniary Legacy
A fixed sum of money.
A Residuary Legacy
A percentage of your estate after other gifts and expenses are settled.
This is often the most flexible option and allows your gift to grow with time.
A Gift in Kind
Such as land, property, or assets.
Legacy gifts to charities are exempt from inheritance tax, meaning the full value of your gift goes directly towards caring for animals in need.
Caring beyond a lifetime
One of Woodfield’s defining principles is that welfare does not end with rescue.
Many of the animals who arrive here are:
- Unhandled or fearful
- Medically complex
- Permanently unsuitable for rehoming
- Dependent on specialist care for life
A legacy gift helps ensure:
- Long-term feed, bedding and veterinary care
- Safe facilities and handling systems
- Skilled, compassionate staff
- Emergency response for animals in crisis
- A future where no animal is turned away due to lack of resources
This is not short-term rescue.
This is a lifetime promise.
Robbie’s legacy
Woodfield exists because one person believed animals deserved better — even when it was difficult, expensive, or inconvenient.
Robbie’s vision was never about numbers, recognition or expansion.
It was about doing right by the animal in front of her.
By leaving a legacy gift to Woodfield, you help ensure that vision continues — protecting animals who cannot speak for themselves, just as Robbie intended.
What if I change my mind?
Many people worry that making a Will is final. It isn’t.
You can update your Will at any time by adding a simple amendment (called a codicil) or by writing a new Will. Your wishes can evolve as life changes — and your Will can change with them.
Making sure your gift reaches Woodfield
To ensure your gift reaches the intended organisation, it is essential that your Will includes our full legal name and Charity Registration Number (RCN).
This helps your solicitor or executor identify Woodfield Animal Sanctuary correctly and avoids any delay or confusion when your wishes are carried out.
Woodfield Animal Sanctuary
Charity Registration Number: [1192645]
We always recommend seeking independent legal advice when making or updating your Will.
OUR INFO
Woodfield Animal Sanctuary
REG NUMBER – 1192645
Woodfield House
Welshmoor
Gower
Swansea
SA3 1EX
Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to consider a legacy to Woodfield Animal Sanctuary.
Your compassion today can safeguard lives for decades to come — ensuring that vulnerable animals will always have a place of safety, understanding and care.