Caring for People in Harrow & Brent

Leaving a gift in your Will

A gift in your Will – provides care where it is needed

Legacies are incredibly important to St Luke’s Hospice and fund the cost of care for 1 in 6 of our patients. They enable us to ensure that people get the complete care they need in the place of their choice. It enables us to make every moment matter for people with life-limiting illnesses, and their families. Today, tomorrow and for years to come.

The NHS only funds 30% of the total cost of St Luke’s services. Our supporters fund the rest through donations, taking part in events, supporting our shops and making gifts in Wills. Your legacy is our future.

We know that making a Will is an incredibly personal and important matter which requires careful and considerable thought. Your family and friends should always come first when writing a Will.

Once you are happy that they are provided for, if you choose to leave a charitable gift, of any size, please remember St Luke’s Hospice, and help us make every moment matter for the future of our hospice.

What do you need when leaving a gift?

When leaving a charitable gift, your Will writer will need the following information to ensure your gift reaches St Luke’s Hospice::

The name of our charity- St Luke’s Hospice (Harrow and Brent) Limited’.

Our registered charity number- 298555.

Our address: St Luke’s Hospice, Kenton Grange, Kenton Road, Harrow, HA3 0YG.

A gift in your Will means that future generations will have access to our free, specialist palliative and end of life care in Harrow and Brent. Thank you for considering leaving a gift in your Will.

Why make a Will?

Having a Will is the only way to ensure your family, friends, and the charities you care about are provided for in the way you want. In 2021, 68% of people in England & Wales died intestate (without making a Will), and the government benefited from many unclaimed estates.

Your Will specifies how you would like your estate (what you own – home, money and property, after payment of any debts) to be distributed after you die. If you don’t have a Will when you die, your estate will be distributed according to the law, instead of your wishes. This could mean your estate passes to individuals you did not intended to benefit, or that a person you wanted to benefit receives nothing. It could also cause unnecessary complications, delays, stress and extra costs for those you leave behind.

Guides to assist you

We have created guides to assist you when getting your affairs in order. You can download a booklet by clicking on the image below or to request a FREE physical copy to be posted to you email remember@stlukes-hospice.org.

Leaving a gift in your Will

Writing a Will is a task many of us put off, but having a Will is the best way to ensure your family, friends and the charities you care about are provided for in the way you want. We hope this guide provides you with all the information you need to secure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Leaving a gift in a Will is one of the ways you can support us in the future, even if you are unable to support us at this time. A gift, however large or small, can help to ensure that future generations have access to our specialist palliative and end of life care services in Harrow and Brent for as long as they need us.

Things you should know before I go

This booklet is designed to help you keep track of all the important documents in your life, and record details of them. You are also able to share what is important to you, so that those close to you know what you would want, should a time arise when you can no longer make your own decisions. This is an opportunity to plan ahead, get your affairs in order and review all your arrangements to make sure everything is up to date and in order.

Whether you are just planning ahead, or have been diagnosed with an illness, this guide can help you prepare for the future and can give you confidence that your important details are documented in a safe place.

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