Leaving a gift in your Will is a very special way of supporting Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity.
Nothing is more important than our health, and the health of the people we love. We can never predict when we’ll need to rely on our local NHS, but we can all play a part in making sure it’s the very best it can be.
Some people choose to leave a gift in their will to say ‘thank you’ for the care that they’ve received from our amazing people. For others, it’s simply a way to ensure that their friends, family and loved ones will have access to the best possible healthcare and experience as a patient or a carer, should the time come for them to need it.
Whatever your reason for supporting our charity, by including a gift in your Will, you’ll be making a difference to local peoples’ lives when they need it most. From tiny babies in our special baby care unit to people needing end of life support, from people living with cancer to young adult carers – a gift in your Will could make life better for people across Torbay and South Devon.
Including Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity in your Will costs you nothing now, and it’s easier than you might think.
Thank you so much for supporting local people in this way.
To speak to someone about leaving a gift in your will, please call 07557 481459 or email tsdft.charity@nhs.net
Our charitable status
Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity is a registered charity (number 1052232), which means that any sum left to us in a Will is free from tax.
Any gift that you choose to leave to our charity will be deducted from the value of your estate before tax. And if you leave 10% or more of your net estate to UK registered charities, you will also benefit from a reduced rate of Inheritance Tax. You can find more information about the tax benefits of leaving a legacy to a cause you care about on the Money Helper website.
How to leave a gift in your Will
Leaving a gift in your Will is simple – whether you’re drawing up a new Will or amending an existing one. We always recommend that you speak to a solicitor when making any changes to your Will, as this will give you peace of mind that your Will wording is correct and your wishes will be followed.
There are two main types of legacy gift:
- A residuary gift, meaning you leave a percentage of your estate to the beneficiary.
- A pecuniary gift, meaning you leave a specific sum to the beneficiary.
What areas might my gift support?
You can choose for your gift to be used where the need is greatest within our services or to support a particular location, department or ward. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you and give you advice on how best to word your Will.
What key information will my solicitor need?
Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity is a registered charity (number 1052232) and the charity address is: Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity, Charitable Funds Office, Finance Department, Regent House, Regent Close, Torquay TQ2 7AN
Should I tell you that I’ve included Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity in my Will?
While there is no obligation for you to tell us that you have included our charity in your will, we would very much appreciate it if you would let us know. This will allow us to say ‘thank you’ for your incredible support, keep you informed about how donations to the charity are helping local people and ensure that we fully understand your wishes.
You can let us know that you are planning to include Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity by calling on 07557 481459 or emailing tsdft.charity@nhs.net
Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity is the NHS charity making things better for our local hospitals and for our community. Funding the big and little things that make a difference to our patients, their families and the staff that treat them.