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Your legacy is our future

This year it will cost £5.2 million to run the hospice and we will only receive 17% of this from statutory/government sources.

As we are not part of the NHS and we are an independent charity, we need to find the remaining £4.4 million from our fundraising activities. We are grateful to everyone who supports us, and this includes people who leave us a gift in their Will.

There are many reasons why you may choose to leave a gift in your will, as explained in this video by hospice supporter Professor Dennis Holman.

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Did you know?

We only receive 17% of our funding from the government

Although we provide vital end of life care, the hospice is not part of the NHS and only receives 17% of its funding from government sources.

1 in 5 of our patients are cared for thanks to gifts in wills

Increasingly gifts in wills are becoming a significant and essential part of the hospice’s income, in fact 1 in 5 people on our in-patient unit are cared for from our legacy income – that’s how important it is.

You can choose the amount you gift to us

We understand your family comes first in your will, you could consider leaving the hospice 1% of your estate.

Making or changing your will is easy

Please see our frequently asked questions below for more information.

Book a Will Clinic

The hospice is very kindly supported by Oliver & Co Solicitors, who provide a monthly Will Clinic at the hospice in Backford. 

Their Will Clinics are an opportunity to gain expert advice and have your will written professionally, at a very competitive price and while supporting the hospice.

Whether or not you leave a gift in your will to the hospice, you will be supporting us simply by using the hospice Will Clinic service.

Contact us

If you have any questions about our Will Clinic services, or about leaving a gift in your will, please feel free to contact us.

We will answer all your questions honestly.

FAQs

A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever write. It makes sure that everyone knows your wishes. With an up to date Will you can have peace of mind that the people and causes close to your heart are looked after in the way you choose.

If you die without a Will, there are certain rules which dictate how your money, property or possessions should be allocated. This may not be the way that you would have wished. If you have children, you will need to make a Will so that arrangements for the children can be made if either one or both parents die.

It is a good idea to review your Will from time to time to make sure it still reflects your wishes, especially if your personal circumstances have changed.

  • Have you got married or divorced?
  • Have you had a baby or a new grandchild?
  • Has someone that you named as a beneficiary in your Will died or have their circumstances changed?

It is always advisable to use a solicitor or professional Will-writer to write or update your Will. They will ensure it is written correctly, is valid and witnessed. Leaving a gift to the Hospice There are different ways of leaving a gift in your Will:

  • Residual legacy: A gift of the remainder (or share of) your estate, after all other gifts are made and debts cleared. You could leave anything between 1% to 100%.
  • Pecuniary legacy: A gift of a fixed sum of money.
  • Specific legacy: A gift of a particular named item such as jewellery, art or other valuable goods. All gifts to the hospice, no matter how large or small, can make a really positive contribution for generations to come. To ensure that any gift to The Hospice of the Good Shepherd in your Will is fulfilled, you need to use our charity name, registered address and charity number as follows: Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Gordon Lane, Chester, CH2 4DG, Registered Charity Number: 515516

We’ll answer any questions honestly and quickly.

We won’t put you under pressure – this is a big decision to make in your own time.

Your loved ones come first – we respect that and won’t try to change it.

You don’t have to tell us your decision – we respect your right to privacy.

You can come and see our services first hand so you can see the benefit your gift will make to future generations of local people – just let us know.

We promise that your gift will be used to support local people who need end-of-life care.

We respect your decision to change your mind about leaving us a gift in your Will.

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