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What we offer

We help people in north east Essex face incurable illness and bereavement, supporting them, their families, friends and carers.

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A third of our funding comes from the NHS, the remaining two thirds is raised from the generosity and support of people like you.

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Leave a gift in your Will

Did you know that gifts in Wills help fund the care of 1 in every 5 people receiving end of life and palliative care from St Helena Hospice? 

We have been privileged to provide care for over four decades - thanks to the generosity of supporters like you. Your kindness has enabled us to be there for individuals and families during life’s most challenging times.

As we look to the future, your support will help ensure St Helena Hospice remains a place of comfort and compassion for every family who will need us tomorrow, creating a lasting legacy of care for our community.

A gift of care and compassion

At St Helena Hospice, we believe everyone living with an incurable illness deserves the right to live and die with dignity, compassion, and choice. We believe families should feel supported, and anyone coping with loss and bereavement should be guided through their grief with care. 

Our aim is to create a community where everyone knows, as the end of their story draws near, that they will be cared for and die where they choose to be; where loved ones have the opportunity to make the most of life together, surrounded by a community that cares and supports one another. 

By leaving a gift in your Will, you ensure we can continue to meet the growing demand for our services, even as external funding challenges increase. It allows us to plan confidently for the future, knowing we’ll be able to care for the people you love and support your community for future generations.

"When St Helena scooped us up as a family, the magic started."

A gift in my Will

Kate's story, Co-CEO
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How to leave a gift in your Will

We would be honoured if you remembered St Helena Hospice in your Will. You will need:

  1. Name: St Helena Hospice Limited
  2. Charity Number: 280919
  3. Registered address: Myland Hall, Barncroft Close, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9JU

It's that simple.

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Write your standard Will for free

We’ve partnered with octopuslegacy to make writing your Will easy, affordable and stress-free. 

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Use octopuslegacy’s step-by-step online tool from the comfort of your home. 

Every Will is reviewed by a legal expert.

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Prefer to speak with someone? octopuslegacy also offers telephone and face-to-face Will writing services with experienced solicitors. Call the Octopus Legacy team on 0800 773 4014 and quote St Helena Hospice. 

 

Gifts in Wills resources 

If you’d like to understand more about the impact of leaving a gift or need support managing a loved one’s legacy, we’re here to help. These resources are designed to give you confidence and clarity as you plan your legacy.

Our Gifts in Wills pack includes:

  • Information about leaving a gift in your Will
  • A guide for Executors
  • Details of our free Will-writing service
  • A St Helena bookmark
  • Information on the My Care Choices Register

These resources are designed to give you confidence and clarity as you plan your final wishes. Request your pack today to discover how your generosity can support compassionate care for generations.

Image: contents of St Helena Hospice Gifts in Wills pack Request your Gift in Wills pack
 

We'd love to speak to you about leaving a gift in your Will

There’s no obligation to include a gift to St Helena Hospice in your Will, but if you are thinking about it, or have already pledged a gift, we’d be grateful if you let us know. Sharing your intentions helps us plan for the future and gives us the opportunity to say thank you.

Complete the form using the button below or email giftsinwills@sthelena.org.uk. You can also call us on 01206 931 468 if you’d like to talk to someone directly.

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"I don’t know how we would have coped without their amazing support."

A gift in my Will

Ken's story, Trustee

Every gift makes a difference 

Every gift - big or small - has the power to change lives. Whether it’s a small percentage of your estate or a modest sum, your generosity helps ensure that: 

  • Families feel supported during the most challenging times. 
  • People with incurable illnesses receive dignified, compassionate care. 
  • St Helena Hospice remains a pillar of comfort for years to come.

A heartfelt thank you from all the staff, volunteers and - more importantly - those we provide care and support for, for considering leaving a gift in your Will to St Helena Hospice.

 

Our promise to you

  • We understand that your loved ones come first; we promise to treat you and your closest with compassion and respect. 
  • We promise to use your gift wisely and cost-effectively so that it has the greatest impact on the people we care for.  
  • Your privacy is important to us. You don’t have to tell us your decision and any information you do provide will be completely confidential.  
  • You can change your mind about leaving a gift in your Will at any time. 
  • We will always be happy to answer any questions you may have and explain the work of St Helena Hospice in more detail including how your gift will make a difference to local people facing incurable illness and bereavement. 
  • We will ensure that our work continues to provide the best end of life care and bereavement support to the people of north east Essex for years to come.
background-image Reverend Susan Wiggins, pictured, with her late husband.

"The greatest thing we can ever do is help another person. It doesn’t matter that you don’t know them. A gift of a dignified death. A gift that will help their family come to terms with the loss of a loved one. You can’t give someone a greater gift."

- Reverend Susan Wiggins, pictured, with her late husband.

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Your donation, large or small, can make a big difference, giving more local people dignity and choice at the end of life.

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Processing fees

When you make a donation to St Helena Hospice, we are charged transactional fees by other companies, including fees for processing payments made to us, looking up addresses and validating bank account details.

We are very grateful to our donors who offer to offset some of these fees with a minor addition to their total amount. This is however completely optional and we are very grateful for your support whether or not you choose to contribute to processing fees.

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About Gift Aid

We are able to claim an extra 25p on every £1 on your donation amount for no extra cost to you, as long as you are a UK tax payer; have paid enough income tax or capital gains tax in that tax year; and are donating your own money. If you pay less income tax and/or capital gains tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all of your donations in that tax year it is your responsibility to pay any difference. For more information about Gift Aid, please visit https://www.gov.uk/donating-to-charity/gift-aid
 

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