Currently, 1 in 4 people in the UK die without the care and support they need.

Gifts in Wills are crucial in helping to raise the much-needed funds that we need to keep caring for our community.

Generous gifts of all sizes over the last nearly 50 years have helped ensure specialist, compassionate care for thousands of people and their families.

You can help us be there for many more families in the future.

Every adult should have a Will – it’s the only way to ensure that your wishes are carried out when you have died.

It’s a common misconception that writing a Will has to be an unpleasant task. Many people find that finally crossing ‘write my Will’ off their to do list brings peace of mind and comfort.

Crucially, having a Will also means less stress for those left behind. When coping with bereavement, loved ones can find it very overwhelming and difficult to have to cope with paperwork and admin alongside their grief. Knowing your wishes means your family and friends can handle your estate exactly as you wish.

Residuary

This is a percentage of what is left in your estate after any debts, taxes or costs have been deducted.

Pecuniary

This is a fixed amount of money. Gifts of all sizes make a huge difference to our work.

Specific

These are specific items such as property, land, shares and jewellery.

It’s okay to change your mind about your Will. Your wishes may change throughout your life.

We recommend reviewing your Will every five years, or after a major life event such as having children, getting married, or a significant change in your financial circumstances. You can either write a new Will or, if the changes are small, you can make them with a codicil, which can support your original Will. You can use our Will writing service to update your Will for free.

We work in partnership with expert Will writers at Octopus Legacy to give you an opportunity to write, or update, a simple Will for free.

You can write your Will online, over the phone, or even in-person. If you want to take the stress, time, and cost out of writing a Will this is the perfect solution.

There is no obligation to include Sobell House in your Will, but we would be so grateful if you do.

Set up an appointment and find out more here.

We’re so grateful that your loved one has chosen to support Sobell House; they truly will be making a difference beyond their lifetime.

What to do next

Please contact Deborah, our Legacy Fundraiser, via the form below.

We would love to learn more about your loved one, and what made them decide to include Sobell House in their Will. It would also be helpful if you could provide us with the following information:

• Full name (and previous names) of the person who has died
• Their last known address
• A copy of the Will
• Your details so we can keep in touch with you

This information helps us administer gifts in Wills in accordance with the Charity Commission and ensures the gift is properly processed and acknowledged.

You will need our charity name (Sobell House Hospice Charity Ltd), number (1118646), and address (Sobell House Hospice Charity, Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Oxford, OX3 7LJ).

Tax exemptions

It’s also important to note that all registered charities, including Sobell House, benefit from inheritance tax exemptions. This means your loved one may be able to leave more to Sobell House, with no cost to any other beneficiary. Please consult a solicitor for advice on tax exemptions if charities are included in your loved one’s Will.