Leave a gift in your will

Leaving a gift in your will is one of the greatest honours a charity can receive.

Most of our income comes from gifts in wills and they make an extraordinary difference to the work of Newcastle Hospitals. When you write a gift into your Will to Newcastle Hospitals Charity you are saying a forever thank you that will help us to support the patients, staff and wider community of Newcastle Hospitals.

If you would be interested in discussing leaving a gift in your will to support Newcastle Hospitals, or would like to request a copy of our brochure, please get in touch for a no-obligation chat. You can call Amanda on 0191 213 7235 or email [email protected].

You can also download our Gift in wills brochure below, or find out more information further down this page.

This is an image of the front cover of our Gift in Wills guide - clicking this image will download our Gift in Wills guide.

Planning your legacy, or Gift in will

Planning your legacy is a very important and personal decision, and we remain hugely grateful for any gifts left to us in wills. Plus, our charitable status could reduce the overall amount of inheritance tax you are liable to pay.

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How do I get started?

It’s straightforward and confidential to make a will. If you’re thinking about leaving a gift in your will to us, we can support you with access to a free will writing service and a dedicated charity staff member to answer any questions you may have.

To chat to a member of our team about your options – with no obligations – please call us on 0191 213 7235 or email [email protected] or complete the form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you. You can also request a paper copy of our gift in wills guide.

We can talk through how you wish your gift to be used, to ensure it best reflects your wishes and values. For example, you can choose to leave a general gift to Newcastle Hospitals Charity, that will be used where it is most needed within the hospitals, or you can choose a specific area or ward to benefit from your kindness.

We have teamed up with Farewill to offer you the opportunity to write your will for free online:

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Updating your will

It’s recommended that you update your will every two years. This is to make sure that any changes in your circumstances are reflected in your will. This includes things like:

You have a new child
You get engaged, married or divorced
You move house
You buy or sell any property
You inherit money or property
One of your executors, beneficiaries or guardians dies
You want to change who is inheriting your estate
You want to add a specific gift or message to someone you love
Inheritance tax legislation or the law governing wills changes

For more information on updating your Will, please call us on 0191 213 7235 or email [email protected]. Or if you are using Farewill for your Will, you can read their information on updating a Will.

Choosing the type of gift you want to leave

There are three common types of gift you can leave to your loved ones and the causes you care about. Whichever you choose and whatever its size, your gift will help to provide the best possible healthcare for future generations.

❤️ A cash gift (also known as a pecuniary gift): This is a gift of a specific sum of money.

❤️ A percentage of your estate (also known as a residuary legacy): This is a gift of a percentage of all of your estate after the payment of tax, expenses and the distribution of any other bequests.

❤️ An item: This is a gift of any specific non-monetary items such as works of art or other valuables.

Next steps

We recommend that you speak to your legal advisor for advice on making or updating your will. If needed, the Law Society can help you find a solicitor in your area and you can contact them on 020 7320 5650 or visit their website.

Did you know?

There is a long history of charitable support for the hospitals of Newcastle upon Tyne, setting a foundation for the outstanding quality of care the hospitals deliver today.

In 1886, John Fleming, a Newcastle solicitor gave £25,000 to build a new hospital for sick children in memory of his wife, who had died in 1882.

The Fleming Memorial Hospital at Moor Edge was officially opened by Lord Armstrong on 26 September 1888. In 1988 the work of the hospital was transferred to the Fleming Wing of the Royal Victoria Infirmary and by November 2010, the services and expertise were so specialist and expansive that the Great North Children’s Hospital was established.

This is just one example of the important role that legacy gifts have played in supporting the development of our hospitals and in supporting initiatives that help the patients, people and wider community of Newcastle Hospitals through compassionate and innovative healthcare, education and research.

Throughout the history of our hospitals, the generosity of individuals such as John Fleming have helped to support many aspects of the work of our hospitals, and we recognise that a legacy gift is one of the greatest honours we can receive.

Leaving a legacy or gift in your Will of any size is a way of becoming part of our future for generations to come. By remembering Newcastle Hospitals Charity in your Will, you choose to make a lasting contribution, and to ensure that your values live long into the future.