This intends to raise awareness of the ongoing Hospice funding crisis, the need for sustaining Hospice care in our communities – and how you can help to secure these vital services by leaving a gift in your will.

You can access the appeal page here or read below to find out more about will writing services and how you can take part.

The importance of a will

Irrespective of your personal, or family circumstances, having a will is essential in ensuring that your wishes are known and followed after you die. This can cover what will happen to your money, home or possessions, making charitable donations – or who will look after your children or pets in the event of your death.

There are a number of options when it comes to making a will; if you wish to leave a legacy donation to Alice House, you are free to proceed independently, without our involvement and that of the providers listed below.

Signposting useful services

The Hospice’s In Memory Fundraiser, Nicola Winwood can offer free, friendly and impartial advice on accessing will-writing services and can signpost you to the one that you feel suits you best.

Farewill Will Writing Service

For a limited time, Farewill – whose services are predominantly online, can facilitate a free will to include a gift to Alice House Hospice, payable after your death as part of the distribution of your estate.

Click here to find out more

TMJ Legal Services

Based in Hartlepool, TMJ can provide a free will, subject to a minimum donation to the Hospice of £500, to be included in your will.

Other providers

Alice House encourages you to make decisions about your will freely and independently; you are welcome to seek legal advice or use an alternative will-writing service if you prefer.

Further information

Each will-writing service will have its own terms and conditions; we strongly advise that you review these carefully before committing to any service or process.

Clair Dunkerley from TMJ Legal services is a Trustee of Alice House Hospice, a voluntary role which provides strategic leadership, governance and oversight to ensure the Hospice fulfils its mission and operates within the law. Clair does not stand to gain financially from the offer of a making a free will (subject to conditions) and any additional services that are arranged outside of the initial offer will incur a cost, which will be clearly  communicated before proceeding.

Please note that Alice House Hospice does not provide legal advice and can only signpost external services. The Hospice accepts no liability for any issues arising from the use of external services.

For more information or to be connected to any of these services, please contact:

Nicola Winwood

In Memory Fundraiser

nwinwood@alicehousehospice.co.uk

01429 855554