How to leave a gift in your will
Including a gift to St John’s in your will is simple. Find out about the different ways you can leave a gift and other factors to consider when writing or amending your will.
Including a gift to St John’s in your will is simple. Find out about the different ways you can leave a gift and other factors to consider when writing or amending your will.
A will guarantees that your wishes will be carried out after your death, and your assets go to the people, organisations and charities that matter most to you.
If you haven't created a will yet, we understand that the process can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve developed a simple step-by-step guide to help you make a will and include a gift, and offer advice on how to update an existing will to add a donation to St John’s Hospice. You can also request a free Gifts in Wills guide, packed with practical information to help you through the process.
No matter the size of your gift, it will support our plans for the future of our hospice and ensure we can be there for everyone who needs us, now and for years to come.
You may also find it useful to take a look at our wills glossary which explains some of the legal terms you are likely to come across.
When writing or amending your will, we would recommend using a solicitor or will-writing service (including our free will service run in partnership with MyIntent). To make sure we receive your gift, the most important thing you will need to include is our name, address and registered charity number. We have also included some other helpful wording below.
I bequeath to St John’s Hospice (SS John & Elizabeth Charity), registered charity number 235822, the residue of my estate/ one _____ share of the residue of my estate/ _____ % of my estate to be restricted to the charitable endeavours of St John’s Hospice.
I bequeath to St John’s Hospice (SS John & Elizabeth Charity), registered charity number 235822, the sum of £_____ (specify words and figures) to be restricted to the charitable endeavours of St John’s Hospice.
*It is worth noting that pecuniary gifts can devalue over time due to inflation, so it is worth reviewing your will regularly.
I bequeath to St John’s Hospice (SS John & Elizabeth Charity), registered charity number 235822, all of my personal effects/specific items to be restricted to the charitable endeavours of St John’s Hospice.
“I am remembering St John’s Hospice in my will because I want them to continue expanding the range of fantastic services they can provide and reaching all those in our community who need them.”
Leaving a gift in your will is a big decision and we're sure that you'll have lots of questions, especially if you haven’t yet written a will. Below you can find some of the questions we are most frequently asked.
For further information or to ask any questions about leaving a gift to St John’s or help with writing your will, please get in touch with the team at legacies@hje.org.uk or on 020 7806 4011.
.png)
.png)