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This is hospice care

Leaving a gift in your will is one of the most powerful ways you can help Ashgate Hospice.

At Ashgate Hospice, we believe care is more than a moment – it’s a legacy that lasts forever. In our Inpatient Unit and in the comfort of people’s homes, we ease pain and bring dignity to every life we touch. But our care reaches beyond the present, standing alongside families as they navigate grief, find peace in their memories, and gather strength for the future.

Each story we’re part of inspires us to continue this vital work – offering comfort in times of need, hope in the face of grief, and a lasting impact that honours every life with compassion and care.

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This is our legacy, but we need it to be yours too

Leaving a gift in your will costs you nothing today, but it will make a lasting difference to the people in our care. Your support helps ensure Ashgate Hospice continues to provide compassionate palliative and end of life care for years to come.

Now is the time to get your affairs in order, ensuring your wishes are honoured and sparing the people important to you from making difficult decisions and potential legal complications.

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Why do I need a will?

Many people think that they are too young to consider writing a will, but the truth is you’re never too young! If you have property, recently married, had children, or have any special requests for your funeral, then having a will in place can ensure your wishes are honoured.

Read Remember a Charity’s 10 reasons to make a will

Make your will for free this year 

We are deeply grateful to local solicitors Graysons, BRM, Elliot Mather, Banner Jones, and Best Solicitors for their ongoing support of Ashgate Hospice. They are waiving their usual fees and offering our supporters the chance to write their will for free, asking instead for a voluntary donation of £100 per will to Ashgate Hospice. 

Don’t miss this chance to secure your wishes and support our cause. Appointments during these periods book up quickly so book yours now to avoid disappointment. 

  • Best Solicitor’s Will Month – February 2026
  • BRM Will Month – April 2026
  • Graysons Solicitors Will Month – September 2026
Already have us in your will? Let us know!

If you’re happy to share with us that you plan to leave a gift to Ashgate Hospice, then we’d love to hear from you.

Planning a gift? Let us know
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Best Solicitors Will Month

Will writing experts, Best Solicitors, are running their Will Month throughout February, offering a great opportunity to get your will in place while supporting a good cause. A suggested donation of £100 is asked for a single will, or £200 for a mirror will.

To book an appointment, contact Emily Allison on 01246 946 022 or email [email protected]

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Write your will for FREE today

Will writing experts, Octopus Legacy, can help you write your will for FREE online, over the phone or face-to-face.

To find out more, call Octopus Legacy on 0800 773 4014 and quote ‘Ashgate Hospice’.

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Frequently asked questions

Gifts in wills
Why should I make a will?

A will is a legal document that expresses your wishes of where you would like your money, property and possessions to go when you die. Having a will in place can help to ensure that you are taking care of your loved ones’ needs and your wishes are followed.

What will happen if I don’t write a will?

If you don’t write a will then your estate will have to be distributed under the rules of intestacy, which means your estate may not be distributed as you wished.

Do I need to leave a gift to Ashgate Hospice?

You don’t need to leave a gift in your will to Ashgate Hospice or any charity, but your solicitor may ask you whether you wish to leave a gift to charity when you are making your will. If you do choose to leave a gift to Ashgate Hospice, it will help to ensure that people across North Derbyshire with a life-limiting illness, and their families, can receive specialist care when it matters the most. Every gift, no matter how big or small, will make a difference.

Can Ashgate Hospice provide me with legal advice?

Ashgate Hospice cannot provide you with any legal advice relating to your will. However, we do have information available so that you will know what to expect when making your will and we can recommend local solicitors. If you would like to ask us any questions, please contact our Fundraising Team on 01246 567 250 or email [email protected]

Do I need to make my will with a solicitor?

Going to a solicitor to write your will will ensure that your will is correct and legal, giving you the greatest peace of mind, especially if your affairs are complex. If you have simple will-writing needs, you may choose to make your will online. Ashgate Hospice have partnered with trusted will-writing company Octopus Legacy to help you write your will online completely free of charge. Making a will online means you don’t have to see a solicitor face-to-face and an expert from Octopus Legacy will check your will for any obvious errors before it is finalised. Unlike meeting with a solicitor, when you make your will online you will be responsible for printing your will, getting it signed by two witnesses, and storing it safely. For more information go to www.ashgatehospice.org.uk/gifts-in-wills, email [email protected] or call us on 01246 567 250 to ask about online wills.

Do I need to tell Ashgate Hospice that I am leaving a gift to them?

You do not need to tell anybody the wishes of your will. However, if you wish to let us know that you have left a gift to Ashgate Hospice, it will give us the opportunity to thank you personally. Once you have made your will, you will need to leave it with your solicitor, in a safe place at home or with the Probate Service. You must let your executors know where your will is kept. (You do not need to share your will with Ashgate Hospice or anyone else other than your executors).

Can I change my will once I’ve made it?

It is not advisable to make changes to your will yourself as this may invalidate it. If you wish to update your will, contact your solicitor. You can either make a new will or in some cases alterations can be made with a document called a codicil, which can be prepared by a solicitor. Some solicitors offer a free will review and can advise you the best way to update your will.

For more information about leaving a gift in your will, please get in touch with us.

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Fundraising Team
01246 567250