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Registered charity no: 1059043

Registered address:
5 Old Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3TG

Your Lasting Legacy

Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust receives a large part of its annual income from legacies. These are sums of money left to us by people in their will.

As with any donation made to the charity, it is at the discretion of the donor where exactly their money is spent. For example, gifts can be left for any of the hospitals in Sheffield, or more specifically for a particular medical discipline, or in some cases even a particular ward.

In the past, legacies have enabled us to make substantial and lasting improvements to healthcare in Sheffield. They have helped us supply hospitals with new equipment, upgrade patient facilities, and improve hospital environments. It’s amazing to think that when you are gone, you could be making such a huge difference to the lives of people in Sheffield.

There are a few very easy steps to making a will if you don’t already have one, however should you wish to talk this through with someone you can contact Emma Dickens on 0114 226 3555. And if you are considering leaving a gift to Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust, it is worth contacting us to discuss where you would like your gift to be spent, and to ensure you have all the relevant information so that your wishes can be carried out exactly as you request.

Making a will

1. Make a list of all your significant possessions - for example, your house, car, savings and insurance, and other items of value.

2. Decide who you would like to benefit. You can choose to share your estate between anyone you like - your spouse, family or friends. You can also choose to leave a legacy to a charity or good cause, such as Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust.

3. Choose your executors. You should select between one and four people who will be able and willing to ensure the wishes within your will are carried out. This could be you bank, your solicitor, or willing friends or relatives.

4. Make a list of any other questions you have

5. Arrange to see your solicitor to make your will. This is important as if legal formalities are not correctly followed, your will could be declared invalid.

6. Keep your will up to date. Changes can be made at any time, to reflect changes in your circumstances - such as the sale of your house, or the death of friends or loved ones. Your solicitor can help you with this.

Types of gift

It is worth noting that there are a number of different types of bequest. Two of the most common are a residual bequest, and a pecuniary bequest.

The most useful type of bequest for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust, is a residuary bequest. This is a gift to the charity of the remainder of the estate after all other bequests have been made and debts cleared.

Alternatively, you may choose to leave a pecuniary bequest. This is a fixed sum of money, however it is important to bear in mind that the value of pecuniary legacies will decrease over time, as the cost of living increases.