When we think about the legacy we leave behind, our thoughts naturally turn to the people we love most. We want to ensure our family and friends are cared for, protected, and supported long after we’re gone.
But a legacy can be more than financial security for loved ones. It can also be a powerful way to support the causes that have touched our lives and made a difference in our communities.
By leaving a gift in your Will to St Kentigern Hospice, you can help ensure that compassionate, specialist care remains available for future generations of local people facing life-limiting illnesses.
Why Legacy Gifts Matter
The demand for hospice care continues to grow. People are living longer with complex and incurable conditions, often requiring specialist support for extended periods. As a result, hospices are caring for more people than ever before while facing increasing financial pressures.
St Kentigern Hospice provides essential care and support free of charge to patients and their families across North East Wales. However, delivering this care comes at a significant cost, and much of the funding needed comes from the generosity of supporters. Gifts left in Wills play a vital role in helping secure the hospice’s future. Approximately 18% of the hospice’s annual income comes from legacy gifts, contributing around £500,000 each year towards patient care and support services.
The Difference Your Gift Could Make
Every gift, regardless of size, has the potential to make a meaningful impact.
A legacy gift can help:
- Fund expert nursing and medical care for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
- Provide emotional and practical support for families and carers.
- Ensure future generations have access to high-quality hospice services.
- Help the hospice respond to growing demand within the community.
Whether you choose to leave a percentage of your estate, a fixed sum, or a specific item, your generosity can help ensure that no one faces their most difficult moments without care, dignity, and support.
A Gift That Reflects Your Values
Leaving a gift in your Will is a deeply personal decision. Many people choose to support a cause that reflects their values and has meaning to them or their family.
There are several ways to leave a gift:
- A residuary gift – a percentage of your estate after loved ones have been provided for.
- A pecuniary gift – a fixed sum of money.
- A specific gift – such as property, shares, jewellery, or other valuable assets.
Whatever option you choose, your family and loved ones can still remain your first priority.
Peace of Mind for the Future
Creating or updating a Will isn’t only about distributing assets. It provides clarity for your loved ones, helping to reduce uncertainty and stress during an already difficult time.
A current Will ensures your wishes are respected and gives you confidence that your affairs are in order. For many people, including a charitable gift adds an additional sense of purpose, knowing that their values and generosity will continue to make a difference long into the future.
Hospice Care That Lives On
Across the UK, gifts left in Wills help hospices provide care to thousands of patients every year. Hospice organisations consistently highlight legacy giving as one of the most important sources of future funding, helping secure services for generations to come.
For St Kentigern Hospice, every legacy gift helps ensure that local people can continue to receive compassionate care when they need it most.
A gift in your Will is more than a financial contribution. It is a lasting expression of kindness, compassion, and community spirit.
It is a legacy that helps care live on.
Get in touch
If you would like to learn more about leaving a gift in your Will to St Kentigern Hospice, you can request a free information pack or speak to the hospice team about your options, with no obligation. The hospice also offers access to a free Will-writing service to help make the process straightforward and accessible.
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