Legacies

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A Legacy of Care: ensuring compassion lives on

Thinking about writing a will isn’t always easy—it’s a deeply personal decision, one that reflects your love, your values, and your care for the future. If you choose to remember Raising Health in your will, we are truly honoured. It means the care and compassion our NHS staff provide have touched your life in a way that makes you want to give something back, ensuring future generations receive the same kindness and support. Thank you.

We understand that family and loved ones come first, and that’s exactly as it should be. But after providing for them, a gift—big or small—can help us continue to enhance NHS care for the people of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. It’s a lasting way to make a difference, a final act of generosity that will support others when they need it most.

Your legacy, your way

There are different ways to leave a gift in your will:

A share of your estate – this ensures your gift remains proportional to what you leave behind.
A fixed sum – a simple way to make a meaningful impact.
A specific gift – whether it’s jewellery, property, or another treasured item, your gift will help others.
A gift after a loved one passes – ensuring their needs are met first, with your legacy continuing your wishes afterward.

A reflection of trust and friendship

Choosing to leave a gift in your will to Raising Health is more than a donation—it’s a bond of trust, a belief in our mission, and a reflection of the care and compassion you’ve witnessed. We appreciate this deeply. We are privileged to be part of such an important moment in your life, and we will ensure your gift is used wisely to support the NHS care that means so much to us all.

A lasting impact

It is your lasting gift with a lasting impact. Here are the examples how your generosity may help us in the future:

£500 could pay for weighted blankets for our patients with mental health conditions

£1,000 could pay for art equipment to run regular art sessions on mental health or community hospital wards

£5,000 could pay for a sensory mini active floor for patients suffering with severe anxiety

£30,000 could support a researched for a year, aiming to improve local health and wellbeing

£50,000 could pay for dementia-friendly ward environments

Please read our Impact Report to learn more about the work we do.

Practicalities

We highly recommend you seek the legal advice of a qualified solicitor, who will draw up a will for you. Don’t attempt to ‘do it yourself’ as a ‘home-made’ will may not meet legal requirements and may be ruled invalid by the courts.

If you are considering leaving a legacy, here is some suggested wording for your will:

"I give all (a % share of the residue of my estate / a fixed sum/ a specific gift etc) to Raising Health (Registered Charity Number 1057361), Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Room 100/110 Pen Lloyd Building, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA , for its general charitable purposes (or state which hospital or service you wish the legacy to be for) and I direct that the receipt of a duly authorised officer shall be a valid and appropriate form of discharge."

Even if you’ve already made a will, you can still add a gift to Raising Health through a simple codicil. Your solicitor can guide you on this easy addition, ensuring your wishes are carried out as you intend.