Pass on everything you love about Hope for Tomorrow’s work with a gift in your will
Giving hope to future cancer patients for easier cancer care in their community
We hope that you find this guidance useful and helpful in planning your Will. We would be delighted if you consider leaving a gift for Hope for Tomorrow so that we can help future cancer patients receive easier and more local cancer care, but we also want you to ensure that you have considered your family, friends and loved ones first.
You will find some easy-to-plan and use guidelines here, but if you would prefer to talk to us, please contact a member of our team by calling 01666 505055, or email via info@hopefortomorrow.org.uk
How your gift could protect future cancer patients
It costs £212 a day to keep each of our mobile cancer care units on the road. A new or replacement unit costs over £300,000. We receive no government funding, so gifts are vital in bringing cancer care closer to patients. Last year, your support allowed NHS trusts to provide nearly 26,700 cancer treatments to patients in their communities, saving them the stress of long and regular trips to hospital. With your help, we can do more and bring cancer care closer to even more patients.
We especially rely on the gifts that kind supporters leave us in their Wills. You can be confident that your legacy, big or small, will make a real difference and will be put to good use. Leaving just 1% to Hope for Tomorrow in your Will can make a huge difference, and means your loved ones still receive 99%.
We would be very grateful if you could let us know your intentions regarding leaving a gift in your Will to Hope for Tomorrow. We’d love to be able to thank you and let you know about our plans for the future.
Please contact our team today.
Our promise to you
We absolutely recognise your loved ones come first in your Will.
We will never ask you about the size or type of gift if you decide to support our work this way.
You never have to tell us your intentions – we respect your right to privacy.
We fully understand that circumstances change and there might be a time when you need to take us out of your Will. There is no binding commitment to us.
We promise to use your gift wisely, in line with your wishes.
Making or changing your Will can throw up a lot of questions….
…so we’ve brought together those that we’re asked most often and answered them below.
Can’t see your question here? Or if you have a question about including a gift to Hope for Tomorrow please get in touch by calling 01666 505055 or email info@hopefortomorrow.org.uk
How do I make my will?
Hope for Tomorrow is a member of Remember a Charity, an organisation dedicated to raising awareness of remembering charities in Wills and making the process as simple as possible. They have created an easy to follow guide Making a Will – everything you need to know for getting started on your Will.
Alternatively, contact a qualified will writer or legal professional. The institute of Professional Will Writers offers a directory of will writers near you at Members Directory. The Law Society can provide you with a directory of solicitors near you. Find a Solicitor – The Law Society.
What wording do I use in my will to leave a legacy?
You can leave a gift in your Will in a way that suits you. When giving to charity there are three main options to consider:
- Include a percentage of the remainder of your estate, known as the residue. After you have provided for family and friends, just a small percentage will make a huge difference. This type of gift won’t lose its value over time.
- Nominate a percentage of your estate that you would like Hope for Tomorrow to receive. Like the above option, this gift will keep its value over time.
- Choose to leave a specific amount of money, real estate, shares etc. to Hope for Tomorrow.
Here is some suggested wording you may wish to use:
“I give and bequeath…
the whole (or…%) of the residue of my estate
the whole (or …%) of my estate
the sum of £(amount)
details of a particular asset – such as shares or property
free of all charges to Hope for Tomorrow of 101 The Waterfront, Stonehouse Business Park, Sperry Way, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3UT, registered charity number 1094677, absolutely for its general charitable purposes to use to deliver mobile cancer care. The official receipt of the Chief Executive or other authorised officer of the Trustee is an absolute discharge of my executors.”
I don’t have very much to leave, is it worth including a gift in my Will to Hope for Tomorrow?
Absolutely. We are so grateful for any amount you feel able to leave in your Will for Hope for Tomorrow and all gifts make a difference in supporting future cancer patients receive easier and more local cancer care.
What about Inheritance Tax?
At the current time, if you leave a gift to Hope for Tomorrow in your Will it will not be included when valuing your estate for Inheritance Tax purposes. The value of your gift will be deducted from your estate before Inheritance Tax is applied. However, please be aware that Inheritance Tax rules can change.
Can you give legal advice about making my Will?
While we’re unable to provide specific legal advice, we are happy to talk to you about how your gift could be used to support future cancer patients receive easier and more local cancer care.
For advice on writing a will contact a qualified will writer or legal professional. The institute of Professional Will Writers offers a directory of will writers near you at Members Directory. The Law Society can provide you with a directory of solicitors near you. Find a Solicitor – The Law Society.
I’ve already made a Will. Do I need to make a new one?
If you already have a Will and would now like to make a new legacy, then yes you will need to make a new Will.
Should I let you know that I have included or plan to include a gift in my Will to Hope for Tomorrow?
We really appreciate hearing that you have thought of Hope for Tomorrow when making your Will. It allows us to say a big thank you for your generosity and if you’d like to hear from us, keep you up to date with the work that our supporters make possible.
What if I change my mind?
It’s your Will, and you are entitled to change it as and when you want to. If you do, we would be very grateful to hear from you if you have changed, added, or removed a gift to Hope for Tomorrow from your previous Will.
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