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Types of Legacy Gifts

Friends and family first (known legally as a Residuary Legacy)

We understand that caring for your family is a priority. However, after taking care of your loved ones in your Will, you can leave whatever is left in your estate (the ‘residue’) to Farleigh Hospice alone, or alongside other charitable causes.

"I give to Farleigh Hospice, registered charity number 284670, of North Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7FH, the whole (or __%) of my residuary estate for its general purposes. The receipt of the person who professes to be the treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the charity shall be sufficient discharge to my trustees."

Cash legacy (known legally as a Pecuniary Legacy)

Cash donations are always very welcome. However, please remember that they tend to decrease in value over time. For example, a legacy of £1,000 written into a Will in 1980 would now be worth less than £311 (Office for National Statistics, 2008). To avoid this you can either index link your gift, or review it periodically to retain its original value."I give to Farleigh Hospice, registered charity number 284670, of North Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7FH, the sum of XXXX {in words} £XXXX {in figures} for its general purposes and declare that the receipt of the person who professes to be the treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the institution shall be sufficient discharge to my trustees."

Legacy in kind (known legally as a Specific Legacy)

Specific items such as property, shares, jewellery, or furniture can be given. Leaving the contents of your home as a gift in your Will is welcome as our shops can maximise their value for the Hospice."I give to Farleigh Hospice, registered charity number 284670, of North Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7FH, my {short description of property/item given} for its general purposes and declare that the receipt of the person who professes to be the treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the institution shall be sufficient discharge to my trustees."