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1 in 4 of our patients are cared for through gifts in Wills.

Leaving a gift in your Will can help people like Maria.

Leaving a gift in your Will to St Leonard’s Hospice costs nothing in your lifetime, but the impact on the lives of patients and their families is immeasurable. It is a lasting legacy that will benefit others for many years to come.

Meet Edward.

A gift in your Will can help care for someone like Jill. Meet Edward who talks about his wife Jill's care in the Hospice, and why he has chosen to leave St Leonard's a gift in his Will.

Meet Julie.

A gift in your Will enables us to provide care and support to people when they need it most. Julie explains what Hospice@Home is, a service that provides end-of-life care to patients in the comfort of their own homes.

It's so important to have an up-to-date Will.

It’s the only way you can ensure your lasting wishes are honoured and your loved ones are cared for. After providing for your family and friends, by leaving a gift to St Leonard’s Hospice you can help us to plan for the future, meaning we can continue to give the best care and support for people living with life-limiting illnesses and bereavement.

Gifts can be a lump sum or a percentage of what you leave behind, so can be affordable no matter what your circumstances.

You can download our Gifts in Wills guide for more information.

Our free Wills offer

We have partnered with expert Will writers, Octopus Legacy (formerly known as Guardian Angel), to give you the opportunity to write, or update, a simple Will for free.

Writing your Will should only take 15 to 30 minutes and is completely free when using our code STLEONARDSFREE. Not only is it quick and easy, but you can be assured that all Octopus Legacy Wills are legally binding and checked by a team of experts. There is no obligation to leave a gift in your Will to St Leonard’s, but should you wish to, your support will make an incredible difference to local families.

If you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, or would prefer to talk directly with a solicitor, you can call 0800 773 4014 to use the telephone service or to arrange a face-to-face appointment. Just quote St Leonard’s Hospice Free Will over the phone.

Our free online Wills offer.

Write or update your Will.

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Make a Will guide.

A step-by-step guide to making a Will.

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Patient stories.

How gifts in Wills have helped.

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How to leave a gift in your Will.

If you would like to discuss leaving a gift or require any further information, we would be pleased to help. We have an information pack that we can send you, which includes lots of useful help and advice. Simply write to, telephone or email:

Amanda Taylor

St Leonard’s Hospice

185 Tadcaster Road

York

Y024 1GL

Tel: 01904 777 777

Email: legacies@stleonardshospice.org.uk

Or you can complete this online request form.