Help our care live on
Leaving a gift in your will helps ensure local people can continue to receive free, specialist care and support in the future.
One in four of our patients is cared for thanks to gifts left in wills.
Family and loved ones will always come first, but many people find they can also leave something to a cause that matters to them.
A gift in your will costs nothing now but makes a lasting difference for years to come.
Free will writing service
We’ve partnered with trusted experts, Octopus Legacy, so you can write or update your will for free – online, by phone, or in person.
Simply visit their website or call them and quote Katharine House Hospice.
Other options
If you’d rather a local solicitor helped you make your will, we’ve partnered with two firms.
Please note appointments with the solicitors are subject to availability.
Speak to Alison
If you'd like to find out more about leaving a gift in your will, our Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser is here to help.
Why leave a gift in your will?
Your gift helps local people live as fully as possible when facing incurable illness. It funds care, comfort, and special moments.
Our care is all thanks to you
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13%
13% increase in Inpatient Unit (IPU) admissions
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58%
rise in Outpatient referrals
Frequently asked questions
How to leave a gift in your will
Leaving a gift is simple. Here’s how:
- Decide what type of gift you’d like to leave – a fixed amount, a percentage of your estate, or what’s left after other gifts.
- Include Katharine House Hospice in your will using our details, such as our registered charity number 1011712.
- Use our free will writing service to make it easy or contact the solicitor’s named above.
What kind of gift in my will can I leave?
Gifts come in all sizes – from £200 to £20,000, from 1% of an estate to everything left over. Every gift matters.