Step 1: Speak to your solicitor
They can help you update or create a Will that includes your chosen gift.
Create a Legacy That Transforms Lives
Your gift, no matter the size, could help fund life-saving equipment, state-of-the-art facilities, and improve patient and staff well-being. It’s a way to ensure your values live on and make a difference long into the future.
Types of legacy gifts
There are different ways you can leave a gift in your Will, including:
This is a percentage of your estate after all other payments (such as debts and taxes) have been made. Many people choose this option because it maintains its real value over time.
A fixed sum of money of your choosing.
You can donate assets such as:
- Property or land – A house, flat, or land that can either be used by the charity or sold to raise funds.
- Shares and investments – Listed shares, stocks, unit trusts, and other investments, which can be transferred to the charity without incurring Capital Gains Tax.
- Valuable possessions – Items such as jewellery, artwork, antiques, or collectibles, which can be sold to support our work.
- Life insurance policies or pensions – You can name Northamptonshire Health Charity as a beneficiary, ensuring that a portion of your policy or pension benefits the charity.
- Royalties or intellectual property – If you hold the rights to books, music, or patents, these can generate ongoing income to support NHS care.
Why Leave a Gift in Your Will?
- Transform patient care – Your gift could help fund life-changing medical equipment, enhance hospital environments, or support staff wellbeing and training.
- Tax-efficient giving – Gifts to charities are exempt from Inheritance Tax. If you leave at least 10% of your estate to charity, the Inheritance Tax rate on the rest of your estate may reduce from 40% to 36%, potentially benefiting your loved ones too.
- A lasting impact – Your legacy will ensure future generations receive the best possible healthcare in Northamptonshire.
How to Leave a Legacy
Step 2: Use our suggested wording
If you’d like to include us in your Will, we can provide example wording to share with your solicitor.
Step 3: Let us know
You don’t have to tell us, but if you do, we can thank you in your lifetime and keep you informed about our work.
Find out more
For more information about leaving a gift in your Will, or to discuss your legacy options, please speak to us. Your legacy could transform lives. Thank you for considering a gift that will make a lasting difference to NHS patients, staff, and the wider community.
Alfred Staden, left a gift in his will to help improve the care for countless patients across the county.Read more
Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for general guidance only and should not be considered as financial, legal, or tax advice. Tax rules and regulations may change, and individual circumstances vary. We strongly recommend that you seek independent financial or legal advice before making any decisions regarding charitable giving.