Outlining best practice for charities engaged in legacy fundraising, the current Code of Fundraising Practice: Legacy Fundraising, is to be revised to include details of the full legacy process, including administration, management and fulfilment of a gift. It will also be updated with information about new legislation.

Jonathan Parris, director of the Legacy Promotion Campaign, said: “As legacies raise over £1.3bn for charities each year, best practice is absolutely essential. The revised Code will undoubtedly serve as a catalyst for charities looking to raise the standard, fluency and efficiency in all aspects of their legacy fundraising process”.

The Schema for the proposed revisions has been published on www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk. Expressions of interest to join the Working Party should be sent to Codes@Instituteoffundraising.org.uk by 25 November, 2005.