Leave a gift in your Will and help protect hospice care for all, for now, forever.
This is Hospice Care.
It’s finality and uncertainty, brave faces and shedding tears. It’s short days and long nights. Living for now with the weight of tomorrow.
It’s everything you’d expect and everything you wouldn’t.
It’s love and life and celebration. It’s care at home, and in a hospice, care for those dying and for those around them. It’s going the extra mile, doing away with convention and remembering what really matters. It’s easing pain and bringing comfort, cherishing memories and creating new ones. Part of the community, part of our story, part of us.
But it wouldn’t exist without you.
Just as the incredible support for local families would not exist without hospices across the UK, hospice care would not exist without you. But with rising costs and growing demand for our children’s hospice services, your support is more important than ever.
A gift in your Will helps ensure specialist care is here for everyone who needs it, both now and in the future. It’s ours to protect.
Thank you for considering making a gift in your Will to Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service.
Download your free Gift in your Will guide
If you have a Will but it needs updating, or you want to write your first Will, download this guide for free to give you some information to get you started, including:
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What you should consider before writing or amending your Will |
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How you can make a gift in your Will |
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Some frequently asked questions |
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Give yourself peace of mind and write or update your Will with our trusted partner, Farewill, the best rated Will writer in the UK. You can write or update your Will online or over the phone and every Will is checked by a Farewill specialist.
Write your Will online
Write or update your Will from the comfort of your own home in as little as 30 minutes with Farewill. The online service is suitable for essential Will needs, for those living in England and Wales.
Write your Will over the phone
You can also make your Will over the phone with one of Farewill’s specialists. The service is available throughout the UK, offering personal guidance from specialists and support with more complex Wills.
Write your Will Week
Twice a year we work with local solicitors in Windsor and Maidenhead on a special Write your Will Week to raise vital funds for our charity. During this week, the solicitor firm will write or amend your Will and ask those who take up the offer to make a suggested donation of £130 for a basic Will or £200 for a mirror Will. A donation of £130 could help pay for three hours of specialist care from an Alexander’s Nurse.
We will be announcing our Spring Write your Will week shortly. To register your interest today email jennig@alexanderdevine.org or call 01628 822777.
Talia's Story
Talia was born in 2017 with a number of serious medical conditions. Soon after she was born, doctors told her parents the devastating news they were unsure how long she would survive. In her first twelve months, this incredible girl fought off bacterial meningitis, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, underwent heart surgery, was diagnosed with CHARGE syndrome and vocal palsy, and was pronounced profoundly deaf. After a year in hospital, Talia was finally discharged and able to go home.
But with ongoing complex medical conditions, she needed 24/7 care which was an all-consuming and overwhelming task for Talia’s Mum, Gemma, and her family. Alexander’s Care Team stepped in to give the family the vital support they need to cope with everyday life.
“Having a couple of hours respite changed my life in those early days. It wasn’t easy leaving Talia at first, but I quickly learnt I could trust and depend on the incredible Alexander’s Nurses. Before I had Talia my perception of children’s hospice care was that it only supported those close to end of life. I had no idea they provided such a huge, diverse range of services to families adapting and living with life-limiting or life-threatening children. I am still blown away by the kindness and support they give us.”
“Talia is a very social girl. Just interacting with others and testing new equipment and toys in a safe and fully equipped setting she’s gained so much confidence and her little world opened up no end. The hospice service has enabled Talia to learn and develop in a safe, vibrant setting. The availability of equipment has given her a playground where her disabilities don’t hold her back and enabled her to connect and play with her peers.”
Gemma, Talia’s Mum
Talia, Gemma and her family now have access to help and support whenever they need it. You can read more about Talia’s story here.
You could make this a reality for another local family in the future by making a gift in your Will.
Got a question?
Whether you have a question about writing a Will or you’d like to let us know you are leaving a gift to Alexander Devine, we are here to help so please do get in touch. You can email Jenni at jennig@alexanderdevine.org or call 01628 822777.
Book a phone call or visit to our hospice
Why not book a phone call with Jenni to discuss Will writing further, or visit us in person at our hospice in Maidenhead, Berkshire? To find a suitable date email jennig@alexanderdevine.org or call 01628 822777.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What information do I need to leave a gift in my Will?
All you need to leave a gift in your Will to Alexander Devine Children‘s Hospice Service is our charity name, address and registered charity number detailed below.
Alexander Devine Children’s Cancer Trust, Snowball Hill, Maidenhead, SL6 3LU. Registered Charity No. 1118947.
I’ve already got a Will, can I still leave a gift to Alexander Devine?
Yes, simply fill out a Codicil form. You’ll need our address and charity number (above). Speak to your solicitor or Will provider who can advise you further.
Are there tax benefits of leaving a charitable gift in my Will?
Most gifts left to charity are exempt from inheritance tax and you could reduce the amount of tax paid by your beneficiaries by leaving us a gift in your Will. Find out more at www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax or speak to your solicitor.
What if I want to change my Will later?
It‘s a good idea to regularly update your Will so that it doesn‘t become out of date. You can either write a new Will or amend your existing one using a Codicil form. Speak to your solicitor for further advice.
I’ve left a gift to Alexander Devine, what do I do now?
Firstly, thank you! You don‘t have to tell us you‘ve left a gift to Alexander Devine in your Will. But we would love to hear from you if you have so we can thank you personally and keep you updated on our work should you wish. You can email Jenni at jennig@alexanderdevine.org or call 01628 822777.
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