For 125 years, this house has been cared for by people who believed that great music matters. You can be part of that story long into the future.

A gift in your Will to Wigmore Hall is about far more than a building. It is an act of dedication to this special place: for the music you have heard here, for the people who make it, and for the generations who will be changed by it.

Legacy Together
Wigmore Hall's independence has always rested on the generosity of people who understood that some things are worth protecting. Legacy gifts provide the long-term financial foundation that no ticket sale or grant can guarantee. When you leave a gift, you join a community of custodians – past, present, and future – who have chosen to take care of this house together.

Love of Music
You know what it feels like when music stops you in your tracks. When a performance changes something in you. That is what Wigmore Hall can create, night after night, presenting over 2,600 artists each year, in a space where excellence and artistic freedom are never compromised. Your gift protects that. It ensures this house remains a place where music is not merely performed, but truly lived.

Future Generations
The children who will discover chamber music here have not yet been born. The audiences who will find refuge in this music do not yet know they need it. A gift in your Will is a letter to the future – a promise that this house will be here for them, just as it was here for you.

Artists & Talent
This house exists for the musicians who fill it. Supporting Wigmore Hall means supporting the conditions that make excellence possible: artistic independence, a platform for the world's greatest performers and a home for the emerging talent of tomorrow. Your legacy gift is what allows us to take risks, nurture artists and never settle for anything less than the very best.

Leaving a gift is simpler than you might think

Thousands of people support the causes they love through a gift in their Will. It is one of the most meaningful things you can do, and it’s much easier than you think.

Here is how it works:

1. Make or update your Will – If you already have a Will, you can add a gift to Wigmore Hall with a simple amendment called a codicil. If you do not yet have a Will, now is a wonderful moment to make one.
2. Name Wigmore Hall – Ask your solicitor to include Wigmore Hall as a beneficiary. Our full legal details are below to make this straightforward.
3. Let us know, if you'd like to – You are under no obligation to tell us. But if you do, we would love to thank you personally and welcome you into our community of custodians.

There are three ways to give:

• A share of your estate (residuary gift) – A percentage of what remains after your loved ones have been taken care of.
• A fixed sum (pecuniary gift) – A specific amount of money, whatever feels right to you. Any gift, of any size, makes a difference.
• A named item (specific gift) – A piece of property, artwork, or other asset.

Thinking about a gift in your Will is a deeply personal decision, and we are here to help whenever the moment feels right. There’s no pressure and no rush.

• Download our brochure
• Ask for a tour and conversation about next steps
• Speak to our team about anything:

John Gilhooly,
Artistic and Executive Director
director@wigmore-hall.org.uk

Sam Rigby,
Head of Development and Marketing
srigby@wigmore-hall.org.uk

We know that when thinking about leaving a gift in your will, there may be some questions.

Firstly, we want to make a promise to you. Our Legacy Promise is there to help reassure you about some of the bigger questions: What about my family? Am I expected to tell anyone? Can I be confident about where my gift will be used?

Our Promise is here:

• Your family comes first – After loved ones have been cared for, even a small share of what remains can make an amazing difference.
• You are in control – Your will is yours. You can change it at any time. We'll never pressure you. If you want guidance, we’ll help make it simple and easy.
• We respect your privacy – Your will is personal. We'd love to hear your intentions, story, and thoughts, but we fully understand if you'd rather not share.
• Your wishes will be honoured – We promise to use your gift wisely, with respect, and in line with your wishes, ensuring it has the greatest possible impact.
• We are here if you need us – If you'd like to talk, we'll listen. If you'd like guidance, we'll help. If you'd rather keep it private, that's fine too.
• Your story lives on – A gift in your will is part of your life story and we'll honour it with gratitude and respect.