Leaving a gift in your will
It is not just famous rock stars or celebrities who can leave a legacy… would you consider leaving a gift in your will to Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust?
Did you know? Blythe House was founded over 30 years ago, thanks to a £1,000 legacy left by Stan Blythe to Reverend Betty Packham.
When you consider writing a will, your loved ones will of course be your top priority, but many people also wish to leave a gift (also known as a legacy) to a cause or charity that means a lot to them.
One in ten of our patients here at Blythe House are cared for as a direct result of money being left to the hospice in a will; providing vital income to ensure that we can continue to provide free care and services to those who need it.
As well as the hospice being founded thanks to a gift in Stan’s will, our 24/7 Hospice at Home service was established in 2016 thanks to a legacy donation.
Not all gifts in wills are monetary; you may wish to leave much-loved items in Blythe House’s name. For example, a gentleman very kindly bequeathed many boxes of model railway artefacts and memorabilia, so that we could sell them via the hospice’s eBay store to raise funds.
To find out more, please contact Katie Holt, Supporter Engagement Officer, on:
‘Each year Blythe House benefits more and more individuals and families in our community. So many people are given invaluable support when they need it most. It is a privilege to play a small part in this by making a legacy in favour of Blythe House.’
Ann’s story
Ann Gutteridge has chosen to support Blythe House by leaving a gift in her Will, after volunteering at the hospice since its creation, as a member of the original steering committee inspired and led by Reverend Packham.
Buxton resident, Ann explained: ‘I have watched the hospice grow with pride and amazement from its very humble start to its present wide range of services and highly professional management. I am therefore delighted to be able to support its ongoing work.
‘I made a Will which included a legacy to Blythe House and then left my residuary estate between my nephews and nieces. Most sadly, one of my nieces died. In her memory, I remade my Will leaving to Blythe House what she would have inherited if she had lived. I was very fond of her so giving her share to Blythe House feels like a gift of love as a lasting tribute to her.’
Make a free will
We are pleased to be working with Guardian Angel to offer free wills to Blythe House supporters.