Charitable wills in Spain reach record high amid growing cancer burden
Charitable wills in Spain have reached record levels as cancer remains the country's leading cause of death. Data shows a significant increase in citizens leaving assets to cancer research foundations.
Why it matters
The trend highlights a growing societal response to the rising cancer burden and the increasing importance of private philanthropy in medical research.
Charitable wills in Spain reach record high amid growing cancer burden Cancer has become the leading cause of death in Spain and, at the same time, an increasing number of people are choosing to leave part of their estate to support cancer research. Interest in charitable wills grew by 49% in 2025 compared with the previous year, a trend that has almost quintupled in the past five years, according to CRIS Contra el Cáncer foundation.
According to data from the Haz Testamento Solidario (Make a Charitable Will) platform, 2025 saw a record 9,413 people registered their interest in this type of legacy. In the same year, participating organisations received 548 charitable wills, with a combined value of nearly €50 million.
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