In memory gifts

Visitors in the Orchard at Washington Old Hall, Tyne & Wear

Finding a lasting and meaningful way to remember a loved one is important and we can help you make the perfect tribute.

Maybe there's somewhere that holds precious memories – a beach where you walked together and enjoyed the sea air, a favourite view which reminds you of a special moment or a garden where you spent memorable afternoons. Only you know which places meant the most to your loved one.

Or perhaps you just want to find a fitting way to celebrate them. Maybe they had a love of the outdoors, wild places, gardens, art, history, or wildlife.

Your gift in memory could be used as a general donation to our conservation work, or to protect a particular place in our care. The decision is yours.

Grandparents visit gardens arch

Donate online 

You can make a commemorative donation online in loving memory of someone special to you. It's quick and easy.

Give in memory

Give to a specific place

To find out more about making a gift in memory to support a specific place in your local area, please get in touch with our regional staff:
East of England: Amy Dallow
London and South East: Joanna Ware
Midlands: Holly Kemish
North: Tricia Pearn
Northern Ireland: Wendy Elliott
South West (Cornwall): Wendy Dolan
South West (Devon and rest of SW): Laura Thompson
Wales: Ruth Scutter
All other queries: Central team

" Bruce and I were members of the National Trust for many years. His real passion was the coastline though, and he took a keen interest in conservation work being done to preserve these beautiful places. It seemed only fitting to send a donation in memory of an such incredible man to an organisation he admired so much."
- Janet McGowan, supporter
Memorial book at Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire

Memorial gifts

Every gift made in memory is remembered in one of the Memorial Books that are held at our places. We can record your dedication to your loved one and include your personal message.

To keep our places special for ever for everyone, unfortunately we don’t put plaques on buildings or furniture.

A wedding at Stewart House and Garden

In celebration gifts 

Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or wedding you wish to remember, a donation to the National Trust can be a unique way to mark a special occasion.

We'd be delighted to help you find the perfect way to commemorate a celebration.

Find out more
The Portmuck coastline on the Islandmagee peninsula, Northern Ireland

Donating a memorial collection

At the funeral or memorial service of a loved one, friends and family sometimes like to have the option of giving a donation to a charity. We are very grateful to all who remember their loved one with a gift to the National Trust in this way. Funeral directors can arrange this for you and send your kind donations to us. Alternatively, you might prefer to do that yourself.

Sending us your memorial collection

Cheques should be made payable to ‘National Trust’. Please don’t send cash in the post. Send to:
In Memory Gifts
Fundraising Department
Heelis
Kemble Drive
Swindon SN2 2NA

We'd like to write back and thank you for this special gift, so please include your address.

And if you'd like to make a donation to a particular property or project, just let us know in your letter.

Visitors at Llanerchaeron, Wales

Get in touch with us 

To contact us about your commemorative gift, please write to:
In Memory Gifts
Fundraising Department
National Trust
Heelis
Kemble Drive
Swindon SN2 2NA

To speak to someone, please call 01793 818569 or email the link below.

Email us

Donate online

Give a gift in loving memory of someone special to you

Donate in memory