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Your capital is at risk and you may not get back the full amount you invested. VCT investments are long term and high risk. Tax reliefs are subject to change and depend on personal circumstances. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Please read full details of the risks here.

Don't invest unless you are prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.

Product literature

For the Downing Estate Planning Service

Brochure

The Downing Estate Planning Service (DEPS) aims to provide IHT relief after two years by investing in BR-qualifying companies and targets steady returns of 3-4.5% each year. Read the brochure for more information.

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How to invest

Before applying, advisers and investors should read the brochure and terms and conditions to understand how the Service works. When you're ready to proceed, complete the relevant application form and submit it to the address provided on the form.

We recommend you speak to your financial adviser prior to making an application.

Create an illustration

The illustration tool (below) provides advisers with a quick, client‑specific view of how the Downing Estate Planning Service could perform over time, focusing on indicative charges, portfolio behaviour and potential outcomes.

This illustration tool is for the use of financial advisers only.

We're here to help

If you are a financial adviser, or discretionary fund manager call 020 7630 3319 or email us at sales@downing.co.uk

If you are a private investor please call 020 7416 7780 or email customer@downing.co.uk