From cuckoos to curlews to curragh, gifts in wills can help the Manx Wildlife Trust protect some of our most precious species and habitats. 

During Will for Wildlife Week, from Monday 15 to Sunday 21 October, the Manx Wildlife Trust is encouraging wildlife-lovers to leave a legacy that will help protect nature for future generations.

Across the Isle of Man, the Manx Wildlife Trust manages special wild places including wetlands, wildflower meadows and urban wildlife nature reserves.  A gift in someone’s will can play a vital role in allowing this work to continue. 

The Manx Wildlife Trust works to protect our species and habitats which are under threat and gifts in wills, of any size, can help with this work.  Someone who remembers the Manx Wildlife Trust in their will could help to create a new nature reserve for wild creatures to colonise and for people to enjoy, help with work to protect specific species, or support our work to educate and empower local communities to take action for wildlife. 

Sir David Attenborough, President Emeritus of The Wildlife Trusts, said:  “A legacy to your local Wildlife Trust is a very special gift that can do remarkable things to help the wildlife treasures on your doorstep.  Please, consider remembering The Wildlife Trusts in your will.”

Kate Barker, Membership and Legacies Manager for The Wildlife Trusts, added:  “We believe many people would like to write, or update, their will to reflect their current situation but simply haven’t got round to it yet.  A clearly written will, kept updated throughout your life, is essential to ensure that your wishes are respected.”

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