Make inclusive play a part of tomorrow as well as today
Every year hundreds of children make life changing firsts as a result of attending our weekly 1:1 supported KEEN Clubs. Taking part in an activity without parents for the first time, joining a group game, speaking their first word or having their first night away from home. This work is funded entirely by donations, from Trusts and Foundations to the wonderful people who make a regular monthly donation, sponsor a friend, donate in our annual Big Give appeal or run a marathon for us. In addition to these incredible sources of income many charities receive gifts in wills.
We understand that family and loved ones always come first but we would like to ask all our supporters to take a moment to remember a charity and ensure the work you support and are passionate about continues.
How our first legacy last year is impacting families today
Last year we, KEEN London, received our first ever legacy gift in over 24 years. We chose to invest that gift in Rising Stars, helping us grow the project and reach more families.
A year later, that generosity has helped us open the doors to a new venue and welcome a whole new group of children and families.
We wanted to share a little snippet of just how a little support at these sessions can help a family make huge changes. Find out more here.
The difference a gift in your will could make
Magical memories
For families with a disabled child, a day trip can feel out of reach. Public transport, cost, anxiety about somewhere new. KEEN helps children build confidence to try new things, create lasting memories and give families the confidence to access their community.
A £1,000 legacy could fund an accessible adventure with 1:1 support for 15 children
A brighter future
A brighter future for our Rising Stars
In 2025 an unexpected legacy funded the expansion of our preschool stay and play service from monthly to weekly.
A legacy of £10,000 could support growth into other parts of London giving more families support & signposting for their child's additional needs.
Reaching new communities
A brand new KEEN Club
A legacy of £50,000 could open a brand new KEEN Club, bringing our free 1:1 supported sessions to new parts of London, giving more children the chance to experience what the right support and belonging can feel like. Impact that lasts well beyond the session itself.
Our FREE will writing service
KEEN London has teamed up with one of the UK’s largest Will writing companies (FREEWILLS.CO.UK) to help our supporters make their own personalised Wills for free, online from the comfort of their home in fifteen minutes or less, without having to visit a solicitor, and without having to pay exorbitant fees. This free Wills offer is open to people of all ages, and there is no obligation to leave a gift in your Will. Alternatively you can find a local solicitor through the Law Society or Society of Will Writers.
If you would like to talk about leaving a gift in your will, about donations in lieu of flowers or our free will writing service with our partners Free Wills please contact our Fundraising Manager, Kirstie.
Guidance from Remember A Charity
KEEN London is part of the Remember A Charity campaign, a group of 200 member charities working together to encourage more people to leave a gift in their Will for the causes that are a big part of their life.
Legacy giving has risen by 43% over the past decade with 29% of the population including a gift for charity in their will. It is often the larger 'well known' charities that benefit more from gifts in wills but as a smaller local charity a gift in your will of any size could make a huge difference to the service we can deliver for tomorrows athletes.
For more information take a look at Remember A Charities guides below.