Donate in memory of someone you love
Updated: May 2026
Losing someone you love is one of the hardest things anyone goes through. A donation in memory is a way to carry their spirit forward - channelling the love and grief you feel into something that gives other children the chance to grow up, learn, and be safe.
When you give in memory to Shelter For Kids, your donation helps children in crisis around the world. Whether that means clean water in a conflict zone, a school in an emergency, or food for a malnourished child - your tribute becomes real, tangible change.
There are lots of ways to do this, including leaving a gift in your Will to Shelter For Kids.
What is a donation in memory?
A donation in memory - sometimes called an in-memory gift, memorial donation, or tribute gift - is a contribution made to a charity in honour of someone who has died. Friends and family often choose to give in memory instead of, or alongside, sending flowers. It's a meaningful way to celebrate a life while supporting a cause that mattered to the person you've lost.
How to donate in memory of someone
Create a funeral collection
A funeral collection lets friends and family donate online in one place, with space to share memories and messages of tribute.
Create a funeral collection - a great way to collect donations but also to remember your loved one as friends and family can share thoughts and memories.
Please get in touch if you would still like to request funeral envelopes. You can call us on 0207 012 6400 or email us at supportercare@shelterforkids.org
Set up your tribute fund
A tribute fund is a dedicated online memorial page where people can donate, leave messages, and remember your loved one at any time.
Set up your tribute online in their name - it takes just a few minutes and stays live as long as you need it. It will raise money to make sure that children in the UK and globally are kept safe, healthy and learning.
Take on a sponsored challenge
Some people find that doing something active helps them grieve. Take on a sponsored run, walk or challenge event and raise money with friends and family. If you have a specific event you want to organise, you can put on your own fundraiser with our help.
Make a direct donation
If you'd like to make a straightforward donation in memory of someone, you can give directly using the form on this page. Every gift, however large or small, makes a real difference.
Leave an in memory gift in your will
If your loved one believed in a better future for children, leaving a gift in their name through a will is a lasting way to honour that. If you want to leave a gift to Shelter For Kids in your Will, or if you've already done so and would like to let us know, please contact the Gifts in Wills team who would be very happy to support.
Other ways to raise money in memory
If you wish, you can also set up an online memorial page where people can donate.
Your gift in memory matters
Over one third of UK adults made an in-memory donation last year. It's one of the most personal and powerful forms of giving - and when it goes to Shelter For Kids, it reaches children in some of the world's toughest places.
Whatever form your tribute takes, we'll make sure it counts. Together, we can turn grief into something that gives children the chance to not just survive, but thrive, and go on to build a better world.
Frequently asked questions about giving in memory
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Is my donation in memory tax-efficient?
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Yes. If you're a UK taxpayer, you can add Gift Aid to your donation at no extra cost to you. This lets Shelter For Kids claim an extra 25p from the government for every £1 you give, making your tribute go even further.
Find out more about gift aid.
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How do I let Shelter For Kids know about a donation in memory?
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You're welcome to let us know by calling 020 7012 6400 or emailing [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). We'd be glad to acknowledge your tribute and keep you updated on the difference it makes.
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Can I set up a tribute fund for someone who died a long time ago?
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Absolutely. A tribute fund can be created at any time - whether you've just lost someone or want to honour a person who passed away years ago. There's no time limit on remembrance.
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