Fulfilling someone’s Legacy gift
If you’re a solicitor or executor carrying out the wishes of someone who has kindly included a gift to Together for Short Lives in their Will, we can help you fulfil their gift.
The following information should help you or contact us and we will be happy to help in any way we can.
At the bottom of this page, you’ll also find details of organisations offering specialist bereavement support.
How to pay the legacy gift to Together for Short Lives
Pay in online
Pay by bank transfer
Pay by cheque
If we have been left a specific gift
We understand that our supporters wish to donate in different ways and that everyone’s situation is different. To ensure we can make the best use of every gift please contact us if a specific gift has been made in a Will and before taking action such as transferring or selling any property or shares.
Unlike other charities, we don’t have a chain of shops where we can sell items that have been left to Together for Short Lives so we cannot collect items. We may work with selected partners and professionals to sell items of special interest or value we have been left. In these cases we may be able to make special arrangements for collection.
Charity details for adding Together for Short Lives to a Will
If you’re a solicitor and have been asked to include a gift to the Together for Short lives in a Will, the following wording will be helpful:
“Together for Short Lives of , Suite 1b, Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, BS1 2NT, a registered charity in England and Wales (1144022) and Scotland (SC044139). “
Wills referencing old addresses, Children’s Hospice UK or ACT
On 1 October 2011 Children’s Hospices UK (previously known as The Association of Children’s Hospices), registered charity number 1103795, merged with ACT (Association for Children’s Palliative Care), registered charity number 1075541, and all the activities and assets of both were transferred to the new charity, Together for Short Lives. Some Wills may state these previous charity names or use an old address. Gifts left in these wills are still valid but please contact us using the details provided so we can assist you.
Bereavement support
If you are struggling and need support, please contact your GP or reach out to a support organisation such as:
- Samaritans– Confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings.
- Support Line – Confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post.
- Cruse Bereavement Support – Cruse is the leading charity in the U.K. specialising in bereavement.
- Widowed and Young – A national support group for those widowed under 50 offering friendship, advice and activities.
Contact us for more help
If you’re an executor or solicitor administering a Will that includes a gift to Together for Short Loves, we’re here to help. Call us on 0117 989 7820 or emailing supportercare@togetherforshortlives.org.uk
