Planning for the future is one of the most meaningful ways to support the causes close to your heart. By leaving a gift in your Will to our Hospice, you can help ensure we continue to provide vital care and support to those who need us most.
Writing a Will is also a thoughtful way to protect your loved ones and make a lasting difference in your local community, ensuring your possessions and property go to the right place and the family you leave behind are looked after.
We are proud to be one of 143 hospices taking part in the ‘This is Hospice Care’ campaign, a national initiative facilitated by Hospice UK. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the vital role hospices play in communities, encouraging people to consider leaving a gift in their Will to support their local hospice, ensuring that these essential services can continue to provide compassionate and specialist care for future generations.
Read more about the gifts in Wills national campaign on our News page or watch the ‘This is Hospice Care’ video below.
of people who die in the UK would benefit from palliative care
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Leaving a gift in your Will is a wonderful way to help continue the vital work that Dr Kershaw’s does for people in our community.
Even a small gift in your Will can have a big impact on the future of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. We understand that your family and friends come first, but leaving just 1% of your estate to us can help ensure we continue to provide exceptional care and support to our community for years to come. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a lasting difference.
When making your Will, please consider including Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. With just our charity name and registered number, it’s quick and easy to leave a lasting legacy that supports our vital work.
Charity name – Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Charity number – 1105924
Tax benefits to leaving a gift in your Will
Including the Hospice in your Will can provide significant tax benefits. Inheritance Tax applies if a person’s estate (property, money, and possessions) is worth more than £325,000 at the time of their death. This is known as the ‘Inheritance Tax threshold.’ The standard Inheritance Tax rate is 40% on anything above this threshold.
A gift to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice would be completely exempt from Inheritance Tax. Additionally, leaving 10% or more of the net value of an estate to charity can reduce the tax rate payable on the remainder of the estate from 40% to 36%.
If you believe your estate may be subject to Inheritance Tax and wish to reduce its impact, it’s advisable to consult a solicitor, accountant, or independent financial adviser, you can also visit the government’s website on Inheritance Tax .
Our Legacy & Grants Fundraising Lead will support you and help with any questions you might have about leaving a gift in your Will to our Hospice.
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Each November, we partner with local solicitors to offer a FREE Will writing service in return for a donation to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.
Find out more about how you can leave a gift in your Will to Dr Kershaw's Hospice…
There are three main types of gifts, known as legacies, that you can leave to support us:
To make sure our Hospice receives your gift, you’ll need to include our name, address and registered charity number:
Leaving a small percentage of your estate to us in your Will, known as a residuary legacy, can make a significant impact. These gifts are not affected by inflation, are exempt from inheritance tax, and often allow people to be more generous than they could during their lifetime. Every gift, no matter the size, plays a vital role in supporting the work we do at the Hospice and the care we provide for our patients and their loved ones.
Yes! Gifts to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice are exempt from Inheritance Tax, and leaving 10% or more of your estate to a charity can reduce the tax rate on the rest of your estate from 40% to 36%. This not only benefits the causes you care about but could also reduce the tax burden on your loved ones.
To learn more, visit the government’s website on Inheritance Tax or consult a solicitor, accountant, or independent financial adviser for tailored advice.
It’s entirely up to you whether you let us know. We’d be delighted to hear from you, as it allows us to express our gratitude and plan for the future. To share details about a gift, please call our Legacy & Grants Fundraising Lead on 0161 624 9984 or email fundraising@drkh.org.uk. Any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidence, and you can change your mind at any time.
Yes, absolutely. Your Will is a personal document that represents your final wishes, and you can update it at any time. Just get in touch with your solicitor or Will writing service to make any changes.
We would suggest that you speak to a solicitor directly to ensure that all of your wishes are written down as you wish. Our Will Month each November allows you to book an appointment with one of our solicitors whilst also supporting the Hospice, visit our Will Month page.
We understand that you might wish to leave a gift directed toward a specific area of the Hospice’s work that is meaningful to you, and you’re welcome to do so. However, we kindly encourage leaving gifts without restrictions, as this allows us to allocate funds where they are needed most to support our patients and their families in the best possible way.
When our dear friend Joan asked us to be the executors of her Will, we were nervous but honoured that Joan chose us. Though it hasn’t always been easy, Joan made her wishes clear—especially her desire to leave the bulk of her estate to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. She’d supported them for years and was deeply moved by the care they provided, particularly when her son spent his last days there. It was her wish to reward the Hospice for their incredible work, and we’re proud to help carry out her legacy.
Gift in Will left to Dr Kershaw's Hospice
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