Leave a gift in your will
Thank you for considering leaving a gift in your will to Wessex Cancer Support. It’s a special way of helping ensure no one has to face cancer alone, now or in the future.
We are incredibly proud of the community you help make possible. Our centres offer counselling, wellbeing support and therapy, but above all they are places where people come together, often leaving as friends and supporting one another through kindness, conversation and shared understanding. Gifts in Wills are a vital source of funding for Wessex Cancer Support, helping ensure future generations can find the same friendship, comfort and support when they need it most.
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We’ve partnered with Octopus Legacy to make writing or updating your will simple, and it’s completely FREE for our supporters, paid for by us.
Their expert team will guide you through the process, whether you prefer to write your will online from home or speak to someone over the phone. It’s quick, straightforward, and checked by legal professionals for peace of mind.
After looking after the people closest to you, some supporters choose to leave a gift to Wessex Cancer Support. It’s a simple way to help ensure that anyone facing cancer in our community will always have somewhere to turn for comfort, friendship and support.
How to leave a gift in your will
If you would prefer not to use our free will-writing service, you can still leave a gift to Wessex Cancer Support by speaking with your own solicitor. They can help you include a gift in your Will using these details;
Wessex Cancer Support
91–95 Winchester Road
Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh
SO53 2GG
Charity Registration No. 1110216
If you already have a will, it’s usually simple to add a small amendment. Even a small gift can have a lasting impact, helping ensure that anyone facing cancer in our community will always have somewhere to turn for comfort, friendship and support.
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For Executors
If you are the Executor of a will that includes a gift to Wessex Cancer Support, thank you for helping to carry out these important wishes. To make the process as smooth as possible, you will need our charity name, address and registered charity number (listed in the footer below). When convenient, please let us know about the legacy so our team can offer support or provide any information you may need.
We will acknowledge the gift with gratitude and, where appropriate, share how it will help support local people affected by cancer. We understand this may be a difficult time and are here to make the process as straightforward as possible. Further guidance for Executors, including obtaining a Grant of Probate, managing assets and debts, paying inheritance tax and distributing estates, can be found on the Cancer Research UK website.
If you’re unsure about whether you’re ready to create a will, take this quick quiz from Octopus Legacy.
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Why should I leave a gift in my will to Wessex Cancer Support?
−A gift in your will ensures that future generations across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight can access free emotional and practical cancer support. It’s a lasting way to make a difference in our community.
Do I need to be wealthy to leave a gift in my will?
+Not at all. Even a small percentage of your estate or a modest fixed sum can have a huge impact on the lives of people affected by cancer.
What types of gifts can I leave?
+You can leave a share of your estate (a residuary gift), a specific sum of money (a pecuniary or cash gift) or a particular item (such as property or jewellery). You can also leave a gift in trust for someone to use over a period of time; when that time has ended, the gift can be passed on to other recipients, such as a charity.
Your solicitor can advise you on the best option for your circumstances.
Do I need to tell Wessex Cancer Support if I include a gift in my will?
+You don’t have to but if you choose to let us know, we can thank you and keep you updated on how your generosity will make a difference.
Please contact us
Email: fundraising@wessexcancer.org.uk
Telephone: 023 8067 2200
Will leaving a gift in my will affect my family and loved ones?
+Your loved ones always come first. After you’ve provided for them, many people choose to leave a gift to a charity that’s important to them.
Can I change my will later if my circumstances change?
+Yes. You can update your will at any time by speaking to your solicitor and adding a codicil or making a new will.
Is leaving a gift to charity tax efficient?
+Yes. Gifts to charity are usually exempt from Inheritance Tax and can sometimes reduce the overall amount of tax payable on your estate. Your solicitor can give you detailed advice.
Other providers are available to support with leaving legacies in your will, should you choose to do so.
You can find a qualified solicitor close to you by visiting The Law Society’s website.
