It really is simpler than you think to change a child’s life. Will you let your magic live on and make a gift in your Will to Alder Hey Children’s Charity?
At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, gifts in Wills left by our kind supporters are transforming the lives of our young patients and their families.
These special gifts help us develop crucial new treatments, fund state-of-the-art medical equipment and create magical ward experiences during a child’s time at Alder Hey. We provide care to over 450,000 children, young people and families each year, but to us every single child, every young person is an individual and it’s our ongoing mission to provide them not only with exceptional care, but also to do all we can to ensure they feel happy, safe and that their Alder Hey experience is sprinkled with magic.
But Alder Hey would not be the magical place it is today without vital donations from kind people like you.
Rebecca’s Magic Gift
Rebecca and Tommy’s story
My Tommy was just a baby when he was rushed by ambulance to Alder Hey. He’d been unwell with diarrhoea during the night – I assumed it was a virus. But it was when his little body became all hot and he started to have trouble breathing that I called 999.
Not long after arriving at the hospital, I was told that Tommy had bacterial meningitis and sepsis. I can’t tell you how I felt, I don’t even like thinking back to that moment. But I do know it was the worse news I’d ever had, and I was so scared for Tommy.
Thankfully, because Tommy had got to the hospital quickly and the specialists were so brilliant at giving him the right treatment, they were able to protect his brain from the meningitis and he began to respond well to the medication.
Alder Hey saved my son’s life, and I’ll never stop telling anyone who’ll listen just how wonderful everyone is there – all of the doctors, nurses and staff showed us such compassion and kindness. The amazing nurses on 4B got me through it, they even bought me a card for my birthday as I spent it on the ward next to Tommy.
That’s why I’ve pledged to leave a gift in my Will to Alder Hey Children’s Charity. It costs me nothing now and yet I know in the future it will help make the most difficult of times in other families’ lives easier. If mine and Tommy’s story inspires just one other person to make a pledge too, I’ll be happy.
Our promise to you
We recognise that any gift you leave in your Will to Alder Hey Children’s Charity is special and that’s why we make the following promises. We…
- Promise to use your gift wisely.
- Recognise that those closest to you come first.
- Realise you might want your gift used in a special way.
- Understand that you might have to change your mind due to a change in personal circumstances.
- Won’t put pressure on you to leave a gift in your Will.
- We will treat you and your next of kin sensitively, with respect and gratitude
Getting started
If you’ve never had a Will, the idea of having one created may seem like a daunting prospect.
We understand that everyone is different. That’s why we have partnered with trusted solicitors and Will-writers to help you to write your will for free. We’ve answered many of the queries and questions people have about Wills in our FAQs section at the bottom of this page.
Should you have any questions, please do get in touch with our Legacy Fundraiser, Megan, who will be delighted to help you.
Email: legacies@alderhey.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0151 953 0177
Frequently asked questions
ALREADY HAVE A WILL DO I NEED TO MAKE A NEW ONE?
You may be able to record any changes simply by adding a codicil or a letter of wishes to your current Will, although it is best to check with a solicitor.
CAN I WRITE MY OWN WILL?
You can write your own Will, but we recommend using a qualified solicitor to make a new Will or amend an existing one. Using a solicitor will give you peace of mind that your Will is valid and legally sound, and that your wishes will be met. Whilst you may have your own solicitor, Alder Hey Children’s Charity is partnered with several who can start the process for you, possibly even for free - see below for details.
HOW DO I WRITE MY WILL?
- Create a list of what to leave and to whom
- Choose and ask at least two people you trust to be executors
- Speak to a solicitor or will-writing expert to have your will drawn up
- Keep your will safe and secure (ideally with your solicitor)
- Let your family know if you’ve included Alder Hey Children’s Charity in your will
WHO DO YOU RECOMMEND I WRITE MY WILL WITH?
We have partnered with Farewill and the National Free Wills Network to offer free wills to our supporters.
Farewill is the largest Will writer in the UK and has won multiple awards for its service, including National Will Writing Firm of the Year 2019 and 2020. You can access a FREE online Will by using the code 'ALDERHEY-WEB’ by clicking here. To use the telephone Will service via Farewill, you can request a call back by clicking here.
The National Free Wills Network is a service of local solicitors who will write or update your Will for FREE. All you need to do is request a Will-writing pack below, which includes a list of solicitors near you where you can book an appointment to speak to a specialist. To request more information and to write your FREE will with the National Free Wills Network, please fill in this form.
HOW DO I INCLUDE A GIFT TO ALDER HEY CHILDREN’S CHARITY IN MY WILL?
A solicitor can advise you as to what type of gift you may wish to leave, but as a starting point you can provide them with our address and registered charity number.
Our registered charity number is 1160661 and our registered address is Alder Hey Children's Charity, Eaton Road, Liverpool L12 2AP.
Should you have any questions about leaving a Gift in your Will, please do get in touch with our Legacy Fundraiser, Megan, who will be happy to help you.
Email: legacies@alderhey.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0151 953 0177