A share of your estate
Once you have provided for family and friends, you can leave all or a percentage of what remains to Foyle Hospice. This is called a residuary gift. Because it is a share, it keeps its value as prices rise.
Gifts in wills
Leave aLegacyat Foyle Hospice
Making every day count, for years to come.
A gift in your will is a loving act of kindness that lives on. Whatever its size, it will help care for patients and their families in our community when they need it most.
- Every gift makes a difference
- A share of your estate or a fixed sum
- No obligation to tell us
Read this page in short
- A legacy is a gift you leave to a charity in your will.
- You do not need to be wealthy. Any gift helps.
- You can leave a share of what is left of your estate, or a set amount of money.
- Look after the people you love first. A gift to Foyle Hospice can come after that.
- A solicitor can help you write or change your will.
- Gifts to charity in a will are usually free of Inheritance Tax. Ask your solicitor how this applies to you.
- You do not have to tell us, but we would love to thank you.
- To talk in confidence, contact Kathleen Bradley on 028 7135 9888 or 07512 330343.
Securing the future of Foyle Hospice
A lasting difference to your community
At Foyle Hospice we believe in making every day count. A gift in your will helps us do that for patients and families long into the future.
Making or updating a will is easier than many people think, and it is the only way to make sure your wishes are carried out. You do not need to be wealthy to make a difference. A share of your estate, or a fixed amount of money, will help patients and their families when they need care most.
Every Foyle Hospice service is free to the people we care for. Gifts from our community, including gifts in wills, are a big part of what keeps it that way.
Your loved ones come first
We would only ever ask you to consider a gift to Foyle Hospice once you have looked after the people who matter most to you. Whatever you decide, thank you for thinking of us.
Types of gift
Ways to remember Foyle Hospice in your will
A fixed sum of money
You can leave a set amount of money. This is called a pecuniary gift. Your solicitor can advise on wording that allows the amount to keep pace with inflation.
A specific item
You can leave a particular item, such as property, shares or a piece of jewellery. This is called a specific gift.
Step by step
How to leave a gift
- Think about what matters to you
Consider the people and causes you would like to remember. Take your time, and talk it over with those close to you if you wish.
- Speak to a solicitor
A solicitor can write a new will for you, or update the one you have, and make sure it says exactly what you intend.
- Give your solicitor our details
Our full name, address and charity number are below, so your gift reaches Foyle Hospice.
- Let us know, if you would like to
You do not have to tell us. If you do, we can thank you personally. Anything you share is kept in confidence.
Already have a will?
You do not need to start again. A solicitor can add a gift with a short document called a codicil, or update your will for you.
Thinking of someone special?
Some people choose to leave a gift in memory of a loved one who was cared for at Foyle Hospice. You can also dedicate a flower in our In Memory Meadow.
For you and your solicitor
Our details
Please give these details to your solicitor, so that your gift is made to Foyle Hospice.
- Charity name
- Foyle Hospice
- Address
- 61 Culmore Road, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 8JE
- Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
- NIC 100871
- HMRC charity reference
- XN76407
- Company number
- NI018869
Gifts and tax
Gifts to charity and Inheritance Tax
Gifts to charities in your will are normally free from Inheritance Tax, so the full value of your gift reaches Foyle Hospice. If you leave 10% or more of your net estate to charity, the Inheritance Tax rate on the rest of your estate may also be reduced.
Tax rules can change and depend on your circumstances. Your solicitor or financial adviser can explain how they apply to you. Foyle Hospice cannot give legal or financial advice.
Questions
Things people often ask
Do I need to be wealthy to leave a gift?
No. Every gift makes a difference, whatever its size. A share of your estate or a fixed amount of money will help patients and their families when they need care most.
Do I have to tell Foyle Hospice about my gift?
No. It is entirely your choice. If you do let us know, we can thank you personally, and anything you share is kept in confidence.
I already have a will. Do I need a new one?
Not necessarily. A solicitor can add a gift to your existing will with a short document called a codicil.
Can I change my mind later?
Yes. You can update your will at any time with the help of your solicitor.
Can my gift support a particular service?
Please talk to Kathleen Bradley before you finalise your will. A gift for our general charitable purposes lets us use it where the need is greatest at the time.
Is a gift to charity free of Inheritance Tax?
Gifts to charities in a will are normally free from Inheritance Tax. Your solicitor or financial adviser can explain how the rules apply to you.
Talk to us
A conversation in confidence
If you are thinking about leaving a gift, or would simply like more information, Kathleen will be glad to talk. There is no obligation, and no question is too small.
Kathleen Bradley
Legacy Fundraiser
More ways to help
Other ways to give
Together we care
Thank you for thinking of Foyle Hospice
Gifts from our community built this hospice and keep its care free. A gift in your will helps make sure it is here for the families who will need it in the years ahead.
Legacies
Securing the future of Foyle Hospice
At Foyle Hospice we believe in making every day count. Leaving a gift in your will is a loving act of kindness that will live forever.
Making a will or updating an existing one is easier than you think. It is the only way to ensure your wishes are carried out. You don’t have to be wealthy to make a difference in people’s lives; whether it’s a share of your estate or a fixed amount of money, your gift will help our patients and their families at a time when they need our care the most.
Thinking about Foyle Hospice in your will is without doubt a way of making a lasting difference to your community.
For more information
Please contact Kathleen Bradley, Legacy Fundraiser
- Tel: 028 71359888 Mob: 07512 330343
- Kathleenbradley@foylehospice.com