Leave a gift in your will
Leaving a gift to Home-Start Dudley in your will is a wonderful way to help a cause you care about.
A legacy donation means you will go on making a difference beyond your own lifetime: your kindness and generosity will have lasting impact. The intention you declare today will help children have a brighter tomorrow.
Choosing to leave Home-Start Dudley a gift in your will will help us continue to be there for families ensuring future generations of children get the vital support they need at a crucial time. A child’s earliest years are the most important: Home-Start helps parents make those years count giving them the assistance, support and advice they need to ensure their children have the best start in life.
Whatever amount you decide to leave, by remembering us in your will, you will be part of helping us support parents at a challenging time in their lives so that they can give their children the foundation they deserve. Your generous contribution to our important work will benefit the next generation and future generations to come.
Help make the future they derserve possible.
FAQs
How do I leave a gift to Home-Start Dudley in my will?
Your Will is a legal document that sets out and guarantees that your money and possessions with go to those whom you wish to benefit
The two main types of legacy are pecuniary – a fixed amount of money – and a residuary – share of the value of your estate.
You can specify Home-Start Dudley as a charity you want to leave a gift to. For reference, the full name of our charity is Home-Start Dudley and our registered charity number is 1115352.
Your gift can be:
- A cash sum
- A particular property or asset
- A share, or the whole, of your residuary estate (what’s left after other specified gifts, costs, and tax).
You can specify how a charity should use your gift or what type of work you want to support or you can leave a general gift and tell your executors what your wishes are. It can be helpful to discuss your wishes with us to help avoid any issues that may arise with carrying out your instructions.
Do I need a solicitor or legal advice?
If you would like to remember
Home-Start Dudley in your will, we recommend you seek professional legal advice or speak to a solicitor.
We strongly advise you speak to a solicitor as they will help make sure that your will and the gift you leave meets all of the requirements of the law.
As a small local charity, we are not in a position to provide assistance with will writing nor do we have the expertise to give advice related to legacy donations.
Do I have to tell Home-Start Dudley about my will?
You don’t have to tell us in advance of or after making your will but we appreciate it if you choose to.
You can let us know by contacting our registered office by telephone, email or post or via the Contact Us page on our website.
Thank you for considering leaving Home-Start Dudley a gift in your will.
We really appreciate your interest in our charity and our work with families who need our support, ensuring childhood can be…
fun
happy
carefree
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