Leave a gift in your will

By leaving a gift in your will, you’ll help preserve the history of Essex.

Leaving a gift in your will to the Essex Record Office helps share the history of Essex with others. Many donations and artefacts in the collection have been bequeathed to us by generous donors.

Bequeath historical documents

Documents and archive material are invaluable to the long-term success of the Essex Record Office. These can include:

  • documents
  • photographs
  • maps
  • sound recordings

Financial gifts

We appreciate donations in any form and financial gifts play a huge part in supporting what we do.

If you've included a cash gift in your will, please let us know by emailing ero.enquiry@essex.gov.uk.