Leave a gift in your Will
Your hospitals. Your gift. Your legacy.
Leave a legacy
Leaving a gift in your will is a lasting way of saying thank you for the care and treatment you or a loved one have received, or simply because you want to make a difference to patients, their families and hospital staff in the future.
By remembering Hampshire Hospitals Charity in your Will, you are ensuring that your local NHS hospital heroes and the patients they care for are supported throughout their journey with us.
Every gift, no matter how large or small, will have an impact. Your legacy will transform ward environments, help to invest in further development opportunities for staff, and will help us to future-proof the care available to your friends and family for generations to come.
How to leave a legacy
Whether you already have a will or are writing one for the first time, leaving a gift to Hampshire Hospitals Charity is easy to arrange. Below is some information to help you through the process.
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When writing your will, we recommend you use a solicitor to make sure your wishes are clear and understandable.
Before meeting with your solicitor, it is worth thinking about the following:
The rough value of any assets you own - house, shares, savings.
Any outstanding debts you may have.
What kinds of gifts you want to leave to people close to you, and any charities you may wish to include.
Who you would like to be the executors of your will – the people who will carry out the instructions within your will.
Once your will has been written and you are happy that it reflects your wishes, it needs to be signed by you and two witnesses. A witness must not be a direct family member (this includes your spouse/civil partner) or a beneficiary in your will. Your solicitor may be able to arrange suitable witnesses on your behalf.
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Gifts can be large or small and we are so grateful for every gift we receive.
These are the types of gifts you can choose to leave in your will:
Residuary gift: Once you have provided for your family and friends, you may wish to leave a percentage of your estate to our hospitals.
Pecuniary gift: You may wish to specify a fixed sum of money to leave to our hospitals, which can be 'index-linked' so the value is maintained in line with inflation.
Specific gift: A valuable item such as artwork, a ring or a house.
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You can add a gift to your existing will at any time, via a codicil. This is a legally valid addition to a will, used to make specific changes or amendments, whilst leaving the rest unchanged.
We recommend using a solicitor who can advise you or write a codicil on your behalf. The codicil needs to be signed and witnessed, then kept with (but not attached to) the original will.
If you want to make numerous changes to your existing will, it can be easier to rewrite your will.
Our legacy promise
When you leave a gift in your will to Hampshire Hospitals Charity:
We’ll answer any questions honestly and quickly
We won’t put you under pressure – this is a big decision so please decide in your own time
Your loved ones come first – we respect that and won’t try to change your wishes
You don’t have to tell us your decision – we respect your right to privacy
You can come and see our service first hand – just let us know
Please let us know
If you decide to leave us a gift in your will, please let us know so that we can thank you and keep you up to date with how legacy income is improving patient care at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please email hh.charity@hhft.nhs.uk or call 01962 828353
