How to leave a gift to Thames Hospice in your Will
Thank you for considering leaving a gift in your Will to Thames Hospice. Our free Wills guide has all the information you need, request one here.
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Take note of our charity details
If you would like to leave a gift to Thames Hospice in your Will you will need the following key information when meeting a solicitor:
Charity name: Thames Hospice
Charity number: 1108298
Address: Thames Hospice, Windsor Road, Maidenhead SL6 2DN
Decide what type of gift you would like to give
We are grateful to receive any type of gift to Thames Hospice, there are 3 types of gift in Wills.
A share of an estate – this is called a ‘residuary gift’, it’s a percentage of your estate. One of the advantages of a residuary legacy is that it has the benefit of being inflation-proof and means you’re less likely to need to update your Will in the future.
A specific sum of money - this is called a pecuniary gift
A specific legacy - this is a gift of a particular item, such as a car, property or jewellery
Write a new Will or update an existing Will
Get professional advice from a trusted solicitor when writing your Will. You can find a list of solicitors with recognised expertise in Will writing on the Law Society’s website. Thames Hospice works with expert local solicitors and some offer free simple Wills to our patients. Please call us on 01753 847308 for a list.
Write or update your Will for free with Octopus Legacy
Our free Wills service is available to support you in making or updating your Will at a time that’s convenient for you. We currently offer year-round free Wills thanks to our partnerships with Octopus Legacy where you can write your Will, for free, online, by telephone, video call or face to face.
Write your free Will here
Thames Hospice’s promises to you
Our gifts in Will promises to you:
• We understand that your loved ones will always come first
• We won't ask you about the size or type of your gift
• We respect your right to change your mind
• Your gift will be used to support our area of greatest need
FAQ's
What information is needed to include a gift in my Will?
To include Thames Hospice in your Will please use our charity name, address and registered charity number, which will ensure your gift reaches us in the future.
Address: Thames Hospice, Windsor Road, Maidenhead, SL6 2DN
Registered charity number: 1108298
What about inheritance tax?
All gifts to charity are exempt from inheritance tax. If you leave 10% or more of your estate to charities, it will reduce the amount of rate of inheritance tax (36% instead of 40%) on the rest of your estate. Please speak to your solicitor for legal advice.
Can I write my own Will?
Yes, however the danger is that you may overlook something that will either create confusion or affect the impact of inheritance tax. For example, you could express a wish that is not legally enforceable.
That is why we have partnered with Farewill, where a Will adviser will review your Will for free and highlight anything that isn’t clear.
What if I want to change my Will at a later date?
That is perfectly fine. Solicitors normally advise you to review your Will every few years to make sure that it doesn’t become out of date and that it reflects your changing circumstances. Ensure your Will is up to date by either writing a new one or amending and updating your existing one using a codicil. Get in touch for more information.
Should I tell you that I've left a gift in my Will?
There is absolutely no obligation to tell us that you have left Thames Hospice a gift in your Will and any pledge you make is not legally binding. However, if you would like to let us know that you have remembered us in your Will, we’d love to hear from you so that we can thank you. Please let us know by contacting our team.
Contact our gifts in Wills team
If you have any questions about how your gift can help more patients in the future, please get in touch with Alice from our Gifts in Wills Team.
Phone: 01753 847308
Email: wills@thameshospice.org.uk
We would love to say thank you if you have left Thames Hospice a gift in your Will.
Kim’s daughter Courtney sadly passed away, at just 19 years old, on 3 December 2022, from an aggressive brain tumour. Kim and family attended last year’s Light up a Life, which was the first anniversary of Courtney’s death.
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