Legacy Giving Report 2026: Who are the legators?

Building on the inaugural 2025 edition, this year’s report goes further, with a richer dataset, sharper analysis, and deeper insight into what’s shaping the future of legacy giving.

The most complete view of the legacy giving market available today. If you're working in fundraising, strategy, finance or insight, this is essential reading.

What you’ll learn about:

• A closer look at who today’s legators are — and how future legacy donors are evolving.
• The latest trends in legacy income, charitable estates and donor behaviour.
• The key drivers shaping the market — from demographic shifts to legal and economic changes.
• What charities need to know to adapt, plan and grow legacy income.
• Inspirational case studies from charities who have achieved real change through legacies.