Leaving a gift in your Will to St. Michael’s Hospice can make a lasting impact on the lives of those in North Hampshire who are coping with a life-limiting illness, approaching the end of life or grieving. With your support and kindness, we can continue to be there for people who need us for generations to come.
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.
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:
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.
If you would like to discuss leaving a gift or require any further information, we would be pleased to help. You can call us on 01256 844744 or email lorraine.pink@stmichaelshospice.org.uk
My wife, Jacqueline, was referred to St. Michael's Hospice in 1998. The compassion, comfort, and support we received during that time were beyond words. This experience inspired me to become a long-term volunteer and supporter of this wonderful organisation. I am dedicated to ensuring that St. Michael's continues to provide its invaluable services to those who need it most. I have even included a gift to the Hospice in my Will, as I want to leave a legacy of quality care so that others can receive the same support that Jacqueline and I did.
Graham, Volunteer and legacy pledger
