Your Gift, Our Care – Make a lasting difference, with a gift in Will.
Each year, the hospice team supports more than 3,000 patients, family members and bereaved people in Worcestershire.
We simply wouldn’t be here without people like you who help raise 80% of the £12m it costs to run hospice services each year.
“The minute he went through the doors he would have a massive grin on his face. It was somewhere that he could be Larry.
“There were times I was lost, I didn’t know what I was going to do, but I knew I could ring the hospice and there would be somebody there to help me.
“Leaving a gift in my Will is a way for me to say thank you for everything St Richard’s did for me and Larry, and for my mum, aunt and uncle as well.”
Carole Robins, St Richard’s Hospice Supporter
By leaving a gift in your will, you’re helping us to provide the very best care and support to those in need, today and into the future.
Write your will with Octopus Legacy
We’ve partnered with Octopus Legacy to help you write or update your will for free*, while supporting St Richard’s Hospice. We cover costs up to £150, with online, phone or in‑person options.
Request your Gift in Will guide
With our free gift in Wills guide, you can get practical information about will writing and also discover the huge impact leaving a gift to our hospice can make for future generations. Your legacy will truly help change lives.
Other ways to write and leave a gift in your Will…
There are several options when it comes to writing your Will, but we always recommend consulting a solicitor.
Find a solicitor near you
We recommend approaching a few solicitors to compare their fees and services offered. If you need help finding a local solicitor, you can visit The Law Society website below to search nearby services.
Update your current Will
Codicils are a way of giving a gift to St Richard’s without amending your existing Will. If you already have a Will and decide to leave a gift to St Richard’s, your solicitor will advise you on the best way to do this.
Information you will need to include a gift to St Richard’s Hospice in your Will is:
Charity Name: St Richard’s Hospice Foundation
Address: Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT
Registered Charity Number: 515668
If you would like further help or advice please contact Kelly Johns, Fundraising Manager on 01905 958186 or email .
Any other questions?
If you have any other questions about your Will, leaving a gift or St Richard’s Hospice, we’d love to invite you for a hospice tour at Wildwood Drive with our Fundraising Manager, Kelly.
Gift in Will FAQs
What type of gift can I leave in my Will?
There are several kinds of gifts you can leave in your Will. Each gift is special to us and ensures that we’re able to provide the very best care and support to those in need, today and into the future.
A specific gift – This type of gift is usually something like property or a specific item, such as an antique or piece of jewellery.
A gift in trust or ‘life interest’ – If you like, you can leave a gift for use over a specific period of time. After that time has passed, the gift could then be passed on to other recipients, such as a charity.
A cash gift or ‘pecuniary gift’ – This is when you leave a beneficiary an exact sum of money.
A share of your estate or ‘residuary gift’ – After you’ve provided for your loved ones and taxes have been paid, you could leave a share, or the remainder of your estate to St Richard’s. Just 1% of your estate can make a significant impact in supporting local families during times of pain and loss.
How much does it cost to write my Will?
Using our free online Will writing service, MyIntent, means you can make a Will today at no cost, ensuring your wishes are taken care of in the future.
If you choose to work with a solicitor instead, fees can differ depending on varying circumstances. We recommend contacting a few solicitors to compare their fees and services. To find a local solicitor, visit The Law Society’s by clicking the button below.
Do I have to leave a minimum amount in my Will to St Richard’s Hospice?
No. Every gift in every Will, no matter how big or small, has the power to make a difference to hospice care. Thank you for your incredible support.
Are there tax benefits to leaving a gift in Will to St Richard’s Hospice?
Leaving a part, or your entire estate to charity can reduce, and in some situations, eliminate any Inheritance Tax liability.
If you leave something to St Richard’s Hospice in your will, it won’t count towards the total taxable value of your estate. This is called leaving a ‘charitable legacy’. You can also cut the Inheritance Tax rate on the rest of your estate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% of your estate to a charity.
