Leave a gift in your Will
A gift in your Will to Heart of Kent Hospice will ensure your compassion for others lives on in years to come. You can help to ensure that all-embracing Hospice care is there for local families, whenever they may need it in future.
We take your privacy seriously and will never sell or swap your details with third parties. You can withdraw your consent to be contacted at any time by calling 01622 792200 or by emailing preferences@hokh.co.uk. Information about how we protect and use your personal data is set out in our privacy policy at https://www.hokh.org/privacy-policy/
If you have already decided to leave a gift in your Will to Heart of Kent Hospice please ensure your solicitor has the following details:
Registered Address: Heart of Kent Hospice, Preston Hall, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7PU
Registered Charity No: 298164
Thank you for your kindness in considering a gift for Heart of Kent Hospice in your Will.
If you have any questions about making this very special gift, please contact Becky Stevens, In Memory and Regular Giving Executive on email at becky.stephens@hokh.co.uk or call 01622 790195. Becky cannot provide any legal or financial advice, but she is happy to help with any general questions you may have.
April is Make a Will month
You can take advantage of our simple and easy Will-writing service by booking an appointment with one of our participating Solicitors. Our Make a Will Month in April 2024 is an opportunity for you to make a Will, for the cost of an affordable donation. If you also decide to include a gift to the Hospice in your Will, your kindness will ensure we can continue to provide outstanding care to those with a terminal illness, for years to come.
Make a Will monthYour questions answered
Why is it so important to have a Will?
It doesn’t matter how old you are or how much you own, when you have an up-to-date, professionally written Will, you can feel reassured that your wishes will be carried out in the event of your death. Without a valid, up-to-date Will, the people who are important to you make not receive what you want them to receive, and others may benefit instead.
Do I have to use a solicitor to write or change my Will?
We strongly recommended that you consult a Solicitor or Will writing professional so that they can advise you and handle the Will writing process for you. If you don’t seek legal advice, your Will may be found to be invalid or ambiguous, and this can be distressing and costly for those who must sort it out.
If you already have a Will and you wish to add a gift for the Hospice, it’s easy for your solicitor to draw up an amendment, called a Codicil.
You can search for someone to provide you with legal advice at the Law Society www.lawsociety.org.uk
Why should I include Heart of Kent Hospice in my Will?
The Hospice is a registered charity that receives only around 20% of its funding from the government and the cost of running the Hospice keeps rising. It’s people like you who will power it forward into the future.
Heart of Kent Hospice provides specialist compassionate care and support for anyone in your local community with a terminal illness, enabling them to live in comfort, with independence and dignity to the end of their lives, as well as supporting those closest to them. Our team includes specialist doctors, nurses, counsellors, welfare advisers, a spiritual welfare team and over 600 volunteers from the local area. A gift in your Will to the Hospice is the most effective way for you to ensure this care continues to be there in years to come. The Hospice team of the future needs you!
Do I have to tell the Hospice if I leave a gift in my Will?
A Will is a personal and private matter and it is entirely up to you whether you tell us that you have decided to leave us a gift. However, if you do, we would love to thank you for your kindness and it will also assist us in our long-term planning for the future. We promise to keep anything you tell us completely confidential, and of course, we understand that you may wish to change your mind in future.