LEAVING A GIFT IN YOUR WILL TO JERSEY HOSPICE CARE Help ensure our Hospice is here today, and in the future
“I have a long-standing connection to Hospice – my wife Jean was part of a small group of people who worked to bring about Jersey Hospice Care 45 years ago, and I’ve been a keen supporter ever since. Over the years, the ethos of the organisation has never changed; to deliver excellent palliative care. But it can only continue to support those who so much need this care, if it continues to receive the necessary funds from our community. This is the reason I’ve pledged to leave a gift in my Will to Jersey Hospice Care. In this way, our Hospice will be able to continue to care not only for those around you who may need it, but also for future generations.” John, Hospice supporter
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WELCOME When you begin thinking about writing your Will, your first thoughts will naturally be about providing for your loved ones. But have you also thought about leaving a gift to a charity that’s close to your heart, a gesture of kindness that can continue to make a difference, even after you’re gone? If Jersey Hospice Care is one of those charities, please consider leaving us a gift in your Will. It helps us continue to provide essential care for those facing a life-limiting condition, and support for loved ones. We rely on the generosity of people like you to be able to continue delivering our services. Whether you have had a personal experience with Jersey Hospice Care, or somebody you know has, you’ll know the incredible services our nurses, doctors, healthcare assistants, counsellors, and volunteers provide for our patients and their loved ones. No gift is too small to make a difference. All donations help us to continue to do our vital work, ensuring that people receive the care they need, completely free, when and where they need it. Thank you.
Rose Naylor
Director of Palliative Care Services
“I only have wonderful memories of Hospice. I often describe the experience as magical - it’s the first word that comes to my mouth.” Patient’s wife 3
HOSPICE IN NUMBERS We receive 43% of our 43% funding from the Government
£34 Could pay for a one
£90 Could pay for a day’s
£1,400 Covers the cost
of Jersey, meaning we have to fundraise 57% in order to run all of our services (free of charge)
worth of the medical supplies that help to keep our patients as comfortable as possible in their final days
of caring for one patient for one day on our In Patient Unit, providing them with warmth, comfort, and support
£4,900 Covers the cost
£22,000 Our
of providing one day’s care to patients needing our specialist support in the community
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hour bereavement support session for someone who has lost a loved one
charitable services cost £22,000 a day to run
WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR LEGACY TO SAY ABOUT YOU? When we reflect on the moments that have mattered most, it’s often the kindness we’ve given and received that remains in our memory. A gift in your Will to Jersey Hospice Care is one way to ensure that your kindness can live on — offering comfort, dignity, and care to others when they need it most. By leaving this legacy, you extend compassion beyond your lifetime that will continue to touch lives long after your own.
“When someone leaves a legacy to Jersey Hospice Care, they’re paying forward so that we can ensure the care, compassion, and dignity we provide today can continue for generations to come.” Rachel Street, Chief Executive 5
QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE Why is it important to write a Will? Making a Will guarantees that your money and possessions are looked after in the way you wish.
How do I do it? It’s a good idea to use a solicitor to ensure that your Will is legal and valid. It’s important to make sure that you’re getting the correct advice to put your mind at ease.
Can I change my mind and what if my circumstances change? It’s entirely up to you to decide who the beneficiaries of your estate are. Circumstances can change and you can update your Will as many times as you like to make sure the people and causes you care about most are looked after.
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Can I leave a gift in my Will to Jersey Hospice Care in memory of someone special to me? Absolutely. Leaving a gift in your Will is a lasting and wonderful way of remembering your loved one and will be forever recorded as being made in their name.
What should I consider when making my Will? Your solicitor should help you go through a list of things to consider. Some important things may be; • Your assets - property, car, jewellery, savings • Your beneficiaries - the people and causes that will benefit from your Will • The Executor - who will oversee carrying out the instructions of your Will • If you have young children - who will be their legal guardian
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HOW-TO GUIDE Your Assets Your major assets
Asset details
Home Other property Car Jewellery Other possessions Bank accounts Insurance and pensions
Your Beneficiaries Name of beneficiary
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Asset type
Your Executor Name of Executor Address
Postcode Telephone Email
Meeting with your solicitor We recommend that you see a solicitor to assist you to write your Will. This makes sure that it’ll reflect your wishes accurately, giving you peace of mind that everything is done properly. Now that you’ve taken time to think about what to include, you should feel confident to meet with your solicitor. Take along anything you have already written down; your solicitor will be able to guide you further or answer any other questions you may have.
Keeping your Will up to date It’s important to keep your Will up to date. Circumstances may change so it’s important when major events happen that your Will still reflects your wishes.
“From the moment we arrived, we were met with a warmth and welcome that eased so much of the fear and worries we had.” Patient’s daughter 9
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION If you choose to include a gift to Jersey Hospice Care in your Will, you’ll need to include the following information:
Charity Name: Jersey Hospice Care Charity Address: Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St. Helier, JE2 3JB Charity Number: 30
Example Wording Example wording for a bequest from a Will of Personal or Movable Estate might be: I give and bequeath [the sum of Pounds (£ )] OR [insert details of specific item] OR [a fraction or % of the rest and residue of my Personal or Movable Estate unto JERSEY HOSPICE CARE of [ ] (Registered Charity No.30) absolutely. It is my wish that the legacy shall be applied wherever the need is greatest at the time of receipt. On realisation of the bequest, a receipt from an authorised officer of the charity shall be a good and sufficient discharge for my Executor.
Example for Real or Immovable Estate might be: I give, devise, and bequeath [my Real or Immovable Estate] OR [an undivided [ ] share of my Real or Immovable Estate unto JERSEY HOSPICE CARE of [ ] (Registered Charity No.30) for themselves and their successors in perpetuity. It is my wish that the legacy shall be applied wherever the need is greatest at the time of receipt.
For more help planning your Will and wishes, visit the ‘Gifts in Wills’ section of our website. 10
OUR PRIORITIES FOR THE YEARS AHEAD We’re in the final year of our current three-year strategy (2024 – 2026) which sets out the roadmap for delivering our vision. We’re working on five key priorities: • Extending our reach across our community • Creating a specialist centre for best practice and learning • Enhancing Islanders’ awareness and understanding • Growing and developing our people • Achieving financial sustainability
GLOSSARY
Assets
Everything that you own (cash, properties, savings, shares, and any other items of value)
Beneficiary Any person or organisation that benefits from a gift in your Will Codicil
Estate
A formal document that states an amendment to your Will. This must be formally witnessed and signed in the same way as when you’re creating your Will The value of your assets minus any liabilities at the time of your death
Estate Property that is fixed and cannot be (Immovable) moved Estate i.e. land, houses, buildings
Estate Property that can be moved from one (Moveable) place to another i.e. bank accounts, vehicles, jewellery Executor
The person or people that are chosen by you to carry out your wishes as laid out in your Will
Legacy Donation
A gift that is left in a Will to a charity
Liabilities
Any money that you owe such as mortgages or loans etc
Pecuniary
A gift of a specified sum
Residuary
A gift of what is left of your estate (or part of) after all debts, taxes, costs, and other bequests. It can be a fraction, percentage, or part of an estate 11
LET US KNOW Please complete and return the following form. This form is not legally binding and is confidential to Jersey Hospice Care. Jersey Hospice Care is a controller for the purposes of the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018. We take our compliance responsibilities seriously and ensure robust safeguards when it comes to protecting your data. Further details about how we look after your personal information and how we use it can be found in our Data Processing Notice on our website.
I PLAN TO LEAVE A GIFT IN MY WILL TO JERSEY HOSPICE CARE Please tick one: I have a Will and I am leaving to Jersey Hospice Care A sum of money An object or item of property A residual part of my Estate Or: I have not yet made a Will but would like to discuss doing so Name Address
Postcode Telephone Signature Please return to Emma Roberts, Individual Giving & Legacy Officer, Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3JB
Please let us know if you’ve included a gift in your Will. We understand your Will is a private matter, so anything you share with us will be kept confidential. Please complete and return the form overleaf.
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SCAN TO DONATE
Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3JB | T: (01534) 876555 Emma Roberts, Individual Giving & Legacy Officer | E: emmaroberts@jerseyhospicecare.com www.jerseyhospicecare.com Jersey Hospice Care is the registered provider of specialist palliative care services in Jersey. As part of our registration, we are Regulated and Inspected by the Jersey Care Commission. Registered charity number: 30