Gifts in Wills

When you leave a gift in your Will to CILIP, you help to ensure that we can continue to support a strong and sustainable library and information profession for the future.

Your gift will enable us to provide much-needed support for the profession, including enabling new and recently-graduated professionals to become part of our community.

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125 years and counting

In 2023, we celebrated the 125th anniversary of our establishment under Royal Charter – a fantastic milestone for our profession.

We are proud to be the only organisation in the world operating under Royal Charter to unite, support and promote the interests of librarians and information professionals working in all sectors.

By remembering CILIP in your will, you will ensure that we can continue to be here for librarians and information professionals for generations to come.

To find out how we can support you in leaving a gift in your will, request our free Gifts in Wills guide.

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How to make a gift to CILIP in your Will

If you would like to leave a gift in your Will to CILIP, we strongly recommend 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:

Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
Registered address: c/o Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HQ

Registered charity number: 313014 (England and Wales)

An example of wording you could use:

I leave my / X share (s) of my residuary estate to the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), registered charity number 313014 (England and Wales), for its general charitable purposes. I declare that the receipt of the treasurer or other proper officer for the time being shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors.

OR

I leave (state the actual amount that you would like to bequest) to the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), registered charity number 313014 (England and Wales), for its general charitable purposes. I declare that the receipt of the treasurer or other proper officer for the time being shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors.

Speak to us about Will-based giving

We understand that once your loved ones are looked after, leaving a gift in your Will to a Charity is a big decision. We are not able to provide legal or financial advice, but if you would like to speak to a member of the CILIP Senior Team about a potential gift, please do contact us on 0207 255 0500 or by email to Denise Hawkes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are CILIP's Charity Details?

Our details are:

Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
c/o Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HQ

I have a Will already. Can I update it to leave a gift to CILIP?

Yes. You can add a 'codicil' to make any minor changes to your Will, including addition of a gift to a Charity. You should speak to your Solicitor about any amendments to your Will.

Can I specify how my gift should be used?

Because we are a small Charity and need regularly to update our work programme to reflect the changing needs of our members, we ask that any gifts are made for the 'general charitable purposes' of CILIP.

Will my gift be taxed?

No. Gifts to charities are exempt from Inheritance Tax and this can be a way of reducing exposure of your estate to tax. For more information, visit the HM Revenue & Customs website.

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