Leave a gift in your will

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How a gift in your will can help Family Lives

A will is a great way to plan for the needs of your family and loved ones. By leaving a gift to Family Lives, you will also help ensure that we'll continue to be there for families who need us. 

We enable and empower parents and carers to be able to cope with the up and downs of parenting and to develop better relationships with their children. Our support improves the lives of families, and the futures of children. What better way to leave a legacy? If you are considering remembering Family Lives in this way, we thank you. 

To find out how you can leave a gift in your will, read Gov.uk's comprehensive guidance.

If you are thinking about leaving a gift in your will and would like to let us know, please contact us.

Your legacy

For more information about leaving a gift in your will, please download our brochure

Parent in prison

  • The Outsiders - Sent to Prison

    This Outsiders booklet is for individuals experiencing the imprisonment of a family member. It explains the impact on the family from the point of initial arrest to imprisonment itself, providing helpful information ranging from visiting prison to becoming familiar with prison jargon.

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  • The Outsiders - Telling the Children

    This Outsiders booklet provides helpful and practical information about the impact that imprisonment of a parent has on the children. The booklet covers a wide range of issues from what to say to the children, dealing with the child’s changing role in the family to coping with changes in a child’s behaviour.

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  • The Outsiders - Living with Separation

    This booklet is for individuals experiencing the imprisonment of a family member. It explains the impact that separation can have on you, your imprisoned partner and the children involved. It also offers practical help about how to cope with your changing roles.

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  • The Outsiders - Preparing for Release

    This booklet discusses the issues for families as they prepare for the release and resettlement of a family member from prison. It provides helpful and practical information on some common hopes and fears expressed by both the person in prison and the family on the outside. Featuring quotes from ex-prisoners and their partners, the booklet covers issues ranging from the practicalities of finding employment to getting to know each other again and re-establishing a relationship.

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