Information for executors and solicitors

Here’s everything you need to know if you’re acting as the executor of a will with a gift to Asthma + Lung UK.

What is an executor and what are their duties?

An executor is the person or organisation named in a will who is responsible for carrying out the terms of the will. An executor will usually be a professionally qualified solicitor or an individual who was close to the deceased called a ‘lay executor’.

For more information see our Legacy glossary.

How to pay in a legacy gift to us?

You can send us a cheque to our office using the details below:

Legacies Team
Asthma + Lung UK
The White Chapel Building
10 Whitechapel High Street
London, E1 8QS

Or you can send the payment by bank transfer to the following account:

Account name: Asthma and Lung UK
Bank name: NatWest
Sort code: 60-80-07
Account number: 60245980

Please also include a reference of ‘Legacy – (name of deceased)’ to help us identify the gift and acknowledge safe receipt. We would be most grateful if, when making a legacy payment, you could include a note or email to wills@asthmaandlung.org.uk providing:

  • The full name and title of the deceased
  • Their previous address (to allow us to update our records)
  • The date of death
  • Copy of the will
  • The executor’s name and contact details (for us to acknowledge receipt)

Our address and charity number

Asthma + Lung UK
The White Chapel Building
10 Whitechapel High Street
London, E1 8QS

registered charity in England and Wales (326730)
Scotland (SC038415)
and Isle of Man (1177).

NB: Our previous address was 18 Mansell St, London E1 8AA but this office is no longer in use.

Administering a gift

In most cases we would prefer to receive the sale proceeds of property or shares gifted to Asthma + Lung UK in a will. However, each individual case is different, so before taking any action to either transfer or sell the property or shares, please contact us via wills@asthmaandlung.org.uk.

Breathe Easy Groups or Asthma + Lung UK Support Groups

If you’re acting as the executor of a will that includes a gift to a Breathe Easy group or an Asthma + Lung UK support group please email wills@asthmaandlung.org.uk or call 0300 222 5800 so we can put you in touch with the right person.