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from ILM and the legacy sector
Congratulations to all CiCLA students
We would like to share our congratulations to all CiCLA students who have successfully completed the qualification this month. We have also seen a record number of distinctions for level 3 finishers, and would like to take this opportunity to say well done! This goes...

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) are at the heart of ILM’s vision, mission and values. Being collaborative, ambitious, knowledgeable and kind are core values for ILM, and having an equality focused and committed workforce, and membership community, drives...

ILM Public Probate Data | 10 Nov
We know that the situation with the Probate Registry is the number one concern facing our members. Our ILM Chair, James Stebbings has produced a series of charts which we hope will support you in projecting your income for the remainder of this year and 2024, and in...

Is your legacy gift being challenged?
This week sees the launch of the IDR Claim Checker for charities, an intuitive online tool providing Legacy Officers and Junior Legacy Officers with an immediate assessment of claims affecting their legacy gifts. In 2020 legacy gifts were valued at £3 billion per...

Wishing You a Joyful and Radiant Diwali!
As the festival of lights approaches, may your days be bright with happiness and wealth. ILM wishes you a peaceful and prosperous Diwali.

Probate Update
Matthew Lagden (ILM CEO), James Stebbings (ILM Chair) and Alex McDowell, the Chair of Remember a Charity, delivered the monthly Probate Update on Friday 27th October. You can access the slides and recording here. We will shortly be creating a probate matters...

Legacy giving at a time of Remembrance – Royal British Legion
Remembrance Day – Royal British Legion As we approach Remembrance Day on 11th November, ILM spoke with the Royal British Legion about the significance of this day in the context of the legacy sector. The Royal British Legion (RBL) is the country’s largest Armed Forces...

Champion the legacy superstars in your charity
We're thrilled to announce that our ILM CEO, Matthew Lagden, will be a judge at the esteemed Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards in April next year. These awards will honour the dedication of legacy management and fundraising professionals and provide a platform for...