We all leave behind a legacy, whether it’s a cherished memory, a distinctive hobby, or those unforgettable dance moves! This week is Remember A Charity Week, which aims to spread the word about why having an updated will is so important and spark conversations about giving to charity. This week we invite you to reflect on how you’d like to be remembered and consider including a charitable gift in your Will.
Remember A Charity Week 2024: September 9-15
This year’s campaign celebrates the quirky, heart-warming, and memorable aspects of our loved ones. It’s a chance for us all to think about the marks we want to leave on the world. You can find out more about Remember a Charity by clicking here. If you’re considering what your legacy might look like, think about making a lasting impact by supporting a cause close to your heart. For those who care deeply about the welfare of unpaid carers, Carer Support Dorset offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute.
Why Your Legacy Matters
Leaving a gift in your Will to Carer Support Dorset is a powerful way to show your commitment to a society where unpaid carers are understood, supported, and valued. Gifts in Wills are a crucial source of funding that allows us to continue our work, ensuring unpaid carers receive the help they need.
Here’s how your legacy can make a difference:
- Access to Services: Your gift can help those who look after someone in need to access essential services, information, education, and respite.
- Recognition and Voice: It ensures that unpaid carers have their voices heard and their invaluable contributions recognized.
- Awareness and Training: It supports the development of best practices among health and social care professionals, employers, and educational institutions.
Different Ways to Leave a Gift
Every contribution, regardless of size, is valuable and appreciated. Here are the common ways you can include a gift to Carer Support Dorset in your Will:
- Residuary Gift: After taking care of your loved ones, you can leave a share or the remainder of your estate to Carer Support Dorset. This type of gift ensures that your support will continue to help future generations of carers.
- Pecuniary Gift: You can specify a fixed amount of money to be left to Carer Support Dorset. This ensures that your gift will provide immediate support for our programs.
- Specific Gift: You might choose to leave a specific item, such as jewellery, property, or other valuable assets. This type of gift can have significant benefits for our cause.
- Gifts to Special Projects: If you wish your gift to support a particular project, it’s advisable to mention this in a separate “Letter of Expression of Wishes” to your Executor, rather than in the Will itself. This ensures that your gift remains valid and useful.
Making Your Will with Kwill
We’re partnered with Kwill, online probate solicitors, to offer a convenient way for you to write your Will online, free of charge, and in as little as 30 minutes. This partnership helps simplify the process of leaving a gift and ensures that your wishes are clearly communicated.
Get Started Today
If you decide to include a gift in your Will to Carer Support Dorset, provide your solicitor with the following details:
- Name: Carer Support Wiltshire
- Registered Address: Independent Living Centre, St George’s Road, Semington, nr. Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6JQ
- Charity Number: 1092762
For more information or assistance, please contact our fundraising team. We’re here to help you with any questions and to discuss how your gift can make a lasting impact. You can contact them by emailing fundraising@carersupportwiltshire.co.uk.
Thank You
Thank you for considering a gift to Carer Support Dorset in your Will. Your support helps us continue our vital work and ensures that unpaid carers in Dorset receive the recognition and support they deserve. Let’s celebrate Remember A Charity Week by creating a legacy that reflects our values and the difference we wish to make in the world.
