Could you support Barnsley Hospice with a gift in your Will?
Leaving a gift in your Will is one of the most meaningful ways you can support Barnsley Hospice. Your gift helps us to continue providing outstanding palliative and end of life care for the people of Barnsley for years to come.
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a lasting difference. Whether you give £50, £50,000 or a percentage of your estate, we promise to use each gift carefully – ensuring it has the greatest possible impact on the care and support we provide to our patients and their loved ones.
How can I support the hospice in my Will?
There are a number of ways you might decide to support the hospice, for example:
- A gift of money, you can leave a specific amount to us which is known as a ‘pecuniary gift‘.
- A share of your estate, this is a gift of what is left of your estate (or part of) after all debts, taxes, costs and other bequests. It can be a percentage or fraction and is known as a ‘residuary gift’.
- A gift of a particular item, e.g., jewellery, a painting or antique, known as a ‘specific gift’.
We recommend discussing this with your solicitor, they will ensure your wishes are stated using the correct legal wording.
Did you know that leaving a gift in your Will can reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax payable on your estate?
Under current UK rules (June 2025), if your estate is worth more than the standard Inheritance Tax threshold of £325,000, it may be subject to tax at 40%. However, gifts left to registered charities are exempt from Inheritance Tax and are deducted from your estate before tax is calculated. Additionally, if you leave 10% more of the net value of your estate to a qualifying charity, the Inheritance Tax rate on the remainder of your estate may be reduced from 40% to 35%. For all legal advice, please speak to your solicitor. – Last Reviewed June 2025.
How do I leave a gift to Barnsley Hospice in my Will?
Leaving a gift in your Will is easier than you may think! If you choose to support Barnsley Hospice in your Will, your solicitor will need the following details:
Barnsley Hospice
104 – 106 Church Street, Gawber, Barnsley, S75 2RL
Registered charity number 700586
If you already have a Will in place but wish Barnsley Hospice to benefit in some way; this can easily be added with a codicil – this is a way of making a change or addition to your existing Will without having to redraft the Will completely. Your solicitor can advise on this.
Thank you for considering leaving a gift in your Will to Barnsley Hospice. We believe care is more than a moment – it’s a legacy that lasts forever and gifts will help us to achieve this.
Hi, I’m Laura, Individual Giving Manager here at Barnsley Hospice.
Thank you for your interest in leaving a gift in your Will to Barnsley Hospice. I’m here to help and happy to answer any questions you might have!
About our Legacy Tree
In 2022 we unveiled our beautiful Legacy Tree, designed to remember those who have left a gift to the hospice in their Will and recognise the importance of their contribution. Each leaf is carefully crafted and contains the names of individuals who have supported the care that the hospice provides by leaving a gift in their Will. For more information about our Legacy Tree, please contact laura.lawton@barnsley-hospice.org.
