Leaving a gift in your Will to Blythe House Hospice

Help us to continue fulfilling our purpose –
to support, look after and care for every person that needs us – now and forever.

How your gift will help us

Blythe House Hospice (formally Blythe House Hospicecare & Helen’s Trust) was founded 36 years ago, thanks to a £1,000 legacy left by Stan Blythe to Reverend Betty Packham. As well as the hospice being started thanks to a gift in Stan’s Will, our 24/7 Hospice at Home service was established in 2016 thanks to a legacy donation. Without these two legacy gifts, Blythe House Hospice wouldn’t have been providing vital care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses for 36 years. You can read more about the charity history here.

The impact of a Gift in a Will is that significant – it can change hundreds of families experience of end of life care for generations to come. Thank you for considering leaving a Gift to Blythe House Hospice, and helping us to be there for the people of North Derbyshire both now and in the future.

Our vision is to provide tailored care and support to people with life-limiting illness so that they and their family can fulfil what matters most to them. By leaving a gift in your Will to Blythe House Hospice your legacy will be:

A farmer spending his final days in the farmhouse he grew up in, watching his animals grazing through his bedroom window.
A Mother spending her final months at home, kissing her children goodbye as they leave for school and listening to them read to her each evening.
A son being taught techniques by our Occupational Therapist to enable him to watch his favourite football team with his friends.

Leaving a Gift in your Will is an affordable way of making a lasting difference

Did you know that 70% of our income relies on the generous support of our community?

A Gift in your Will is a gift for our future, and it doesn’t cost you anything in your lifetime. Gifts can be a lump sum or a percentage of what you leave behind, so can be affordable no matter what your circumstances.

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‘To the people of North Derbyshire, I leave care and compassion through any life-limiting illness.’

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Mike’s lasting legacy

Mike and his wife Pat shared 46 wonderful years together, 42 of them as husband and wife. They raised four sons, who now reside both locally and as far away as America and New Zealand. Together, they had discussed ways to express their appreciation for Blythe House Hospice, and leaving a gift in their Will was a heartfelt decision they made together:

‘Pat and I had discussed doing something to thank Blythe House for all that it had done for us, and we talked about leaving a gift in our Will. In terms of making it happen; I made sure of that after Pat had died. My family is in no doubt about the benefits of Blythe House, and wholly supports my decision to leave a gift in my Will.’

Read Mike’s story

Our dedicated Legacy Lead, Katie, is ready to take your call and answer any questions you may have.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Katie Holt on 01298 816 996 or email: wills@blythehouse.co.uk

Alternatively complete the form below and we will contact you:

Wills Months in aid of Blythe House Hospice

We are grateful to local solicitors who support us by hosting Wills months throughout the year.

During these events, you’re able to draft your will for free, and all the expert teams ask, is that you consider giving a donation to the hospice in lieu of their services.

Wills Months in aid of Blythe House Hospice

Write your Will, for free, online today

We are delighted to have partnered with the experts at Makeawillonline to offer you the opportunity to write your Will for free.

It’s quick and easy, taking around 15-20 minutes to complete and it will provide peace of mind to know you have arranged your Will. It’s also safe and secure.

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Common Questions

What information do I need to give to a solicitor to leave a gift to Blythe House Hospice?

If you kindly decide to leave a gift in your Will to Blythe House Hospice, the following information would be useful to take with you:

Charity name: Blythe House Hospice

Registered name: High Peak Hospicecare

Our address: Eccles Fold, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9TJ

Registered charity no. 1031192 (England and Wales)

Why should I write a Will?

It’s really important to have a Will, so your wishes are on record for your loved ones. Without a Will, the gifts you want to give might not go where you want them to. For instance, your partner, husband or wife may not automatically receive everything you leave behind.

What kind of gift can I leave?

Your gift an be as large or small as you like. There are three main ways of leaving a gift.

A percentage of what you leave behind. This could be anything from 1% to 100% and is called a residuary gift.
A fixed cash gift. This could be any amount you choose, it’s up to you. This is known as a pecuniary gift.
An item you own. This could be anything from a piece of jewellery, a classic car, or even a property.

What if I already have a Will but now want to include a gift to Blythe House Hospice?

If you already have a Will but would now like to include a gift to Blythe House Hospice, you can do so by choosing to write a Codicil. This is a simple process that a solicitor can sort for you. If you don’t already have a chosen solicitor, you could book an appointment with one of the solicitors who support us during one of our Will’s Months.

What is inheritance tax?

Gifts to UK registered charities are tax free!

If you put a gift in your will to us, it’ll be taken from the value of your estate before HMRC calculates how much inheritance tax, if any, is payable.

That’s just a small bit of information. Go to gov.uk/inheritance-tax/gifts to find out more.

I don’t have a lot to leave, is leaving a gift in my Will worth it?

Every single gift left to Blythe House Hospice, no matter how large or small, will help us to continue to provide care and support to people across North Derbyshire who are affected by life-limiting illness or bereavement. We hugely appreciate every gift we receive.

Should I tell you if I have left a gift to Blythe House Hospice?

If you’ve chosen to remember us in your Will, we’d love to know! That way, we can make sure to thank you properly – and keep you informed about our services.

You can tell us about your pledge by calling us on 01298 816 996 or sending us an email: wills@blythehouse.co.uk .

Advice for Executors and Solicitors

If you are an Executor or Solicitor and are administering a Will that includes a gift to Blythe House Hospice or Helen’s Trust we understand this can be a difficult and stressful process. Please find some useful information below:

What information do you need from me?

When initially contacting us about a Legacy we would be grateful if you could provide the following information:

Full name of the Deceased
Their last address
The date of death
The date probate was granted
The executor’s name and contact details
Any information about the reason for the legacy.

Paying a Gift

All gifts in wills are dealt with by our Fundraising team. Please contact Katie Holt by email at wills@blythehouse.co.uk or on 01298 816996 to make a payment by bank transfer, cheque or other means.

Can Blythe House Hospice offer advice and support?

Unfortunately, we are not able to take on the role of Executor. If you require further information and support, please refer to the Citizens Advice

Our legacy promise to you

Leaving a gift to Blythe House Hospice will help us to continue providing vital, compassionate care to hundreds of patients every year living across North Derbyshire who are affected by life-limiting illness.

We promise:

We would never put you under pressure. We understand that leaving a Gift in your Will is a big decision and something you need to consider in your own time
We will respect your privacy. You don’t have to tell us your decision. If you decide to let us know about the gift in your will, we’ll never ask you about the size or type of your legacy
We absolutely understand that your loved ones come first in your Will
We promise to use your gift wisely and cost-effectively
Should you wish to receive this information, we endeavor to keep you updated on developments in the hospice services and our on-going work
We understand that circumstances change and there may be a time where you’ll need to take us out of your Will