Leave a gift in your Will

If you choose to support St. Michael’s Hospice in your Will, the following details can assist your solicitor:

• St. Michael’s Hospice (North Hampshire)
• Basil de Ferranti House, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9NB
• Registered Charity Number 1002856

If you already have a Will in place but wish St. Michael’s Hospice to benefit in some way; this can easily be added with a codicil – this is a way of making a change or addition to your existing Will without having to redraft the Will completely.  Alternatively, you can add a ‘letter of wishes’. Your solicitor can advise on this.

There are a number of ways you might decide to support the hospice:

• A gift of money, you can leave a specific amount to us which is known as a ‘pecuniary gift‘.
• A share of your estate, this is a gift of what is left of your estate (or part of) after all debts, taxes, costs and other bequests. It can be a percentage or fraction and is known as a ‘residuary gift’.
• A gift of a particular item, eg. jewellery, a painting or antique, known as a ‘specific gift’.

Just tell your solicitor what you would like to do and they will ensure your wishes stated using the correct legal wording.

Did you know that leaving a gift in your Will can reduce the amount of tax payable on your estate? Under Inheritance Tax rules, if your net estate is worth more than £325,000 it will be liable to 40 % inheritance tax. Gifts to charities are exempt, so if you do leave a charitable gift it will be deducted from your estate before any tax liability is calculated. Also, if you leave a gift of 10% or more of the net value of your estate to a qualifying charity, the rate of Inheritance Tax is reduced from 40% to 36%. For more information, please speak to your solicitor.

Because you can be the difference…

Quite simply, gifts in Wills help fund our care. Last year, 1 in 5 patients received our compassionate care thanks to legacies. They come from people like you, who value the compassionate care that only a hospice like ours can give. Whether you have a personal connection to St. Michael’s or just believe in the importance of supporting those living with life-limiting illnesses, your legacy can ensure that no one feels alone.

End-of-life care is not a luxury but a necessity. Unfortunately, it’s not funded like other healthcare services. Your potential legacy could be the lifeline that allows us to be there for the people in our community who need us the most. No matter the size of your gift, please know that it will play a crucial role in our work, ensuring that everyone can access free end-of-life care when the time comes.

There are several ways that you can write your Will and support the Hospice:

1. We’ve partnered with local solicitors for our Make a Will Campaign. They kindly waive their usual fee for creating a simple Will in return for a donation to St. Michael’s Hospice.
2. We’re also working with Farewill, an online Will-writing service, where you can write a simple Will completely free of charge.

Please note: while we partner with local solicitors and Farewill, we cannot recommend services to individuals. Other solicitors and free will-writing providers are available, and some may be better suited to your needs. We encourage you to do your own research before making any decisions.

Download our free guide to leaving a gift in your Will and discover how you can support compassionate hospice care for future generations. It’s a simple way to create a lasting legacy and make a meaningful difference.

Download the guide