The one gift that ensures Rowcroft will be here for future generations
From helping patients spend their final days free from pain at home with loved ones, to supporting families during their most difficult times, gifts left by supporters in their Wills are vital to every aspect of Rowcroft’s care.
Leaving a legacy… Because love lasts longer than a lifetime
Having a Will, and making sure it is kept up to date, makes things much easier for your family and friends when you die. It makes an already difficult time less stressful, and gives you peace of mind knowing that whatever happens you have taken care of the people and causes close to you.
Ways you can remember Rowcroft in your Will
We receive all kinds of gifts in people’s Wills, and we’re grateful for all types of support. Speak to your solicitor if you’re interested in leaving an alternative type of gift.
A legacy large or small will truly make a difference to people’s lives
It is straightforward and inexpensive to have a Will drafted by a properly qualified professional. You may be interested to know that a number of local law firms support the hospice all year round by ensuring that your final wishes are put down on paper. You can also look out for Rowcroft’s Make a Will Week which takes place every May, when local participating solicitors generously donate their Will-making fee to the hospice. Check to see which local solicitors are participating in Make a Will Week 2025.
It is simple to leave a donation to Rowcroft, either in a new or existing Will (by making a codicil).
Wills aren’t solely about passing on your assets; it gives you an opportunity to make your future wishes known. Many families now request donations to Rowcroft instead of funeral flowers and you can make your Executors aware of your wishes in your Will. Simply collecting donations at a funeral can help Rowcroft to continue to provide our care and support to patients and their families at a time when they need it most.
Charitable Gifts in Wills are not subject to inheritance tax, so you can be assured that any gift you make to Rowcroft Hospice would be realised in full.
If after providing for your loved ones, you are considering leaving a gift to Rowcroft in your Will, please remember that we also have a commitment to you. You can read more about our commitment in our Legacies Promise.
For frequently asked questions about leaving a gift in your Will, please read our Legacies FAQs. For a full glossary of the legal terms you might come across, please refer to our Legacies Glossary of Terms.
We understand that it can be difficult to decide which charity to support in your Will. We’d be delighted to arrange a visit to the hospice so that you can see for yourself the great work that goes on here.
Have any questions? Please get in touch with Rebecca, Individual Giving & Legacies Manager, on 01803 217405 or rebecca.cogger@rowcrofthospice.org.uk.
