One in seven people have written a will with a charitable gift included – survey

More than half of people surveyed for Gosh Charity said it is important to them that something they do in their lifetime helps people in the future (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Archive)

Three-fifths (61%) of people would like to be remembered for positive contributions made in their lifetime, but many have not made a will, a survey has found.

Research published by Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (Gosh Charity) found around two-fifths (39%) of people have written a will, but just 14% have written a will and included a charitable gift.