Leave a gift in your will & support the wonderful work Lingen Davies does

Leaving a Gift in Your Will

Many people think they don’t need a Will, because they don’t have anything of real worth to leave. However, everyone should make a Will.

It is only right that you want to remember your loved ones in your Will, but you may also wish to consider leaving a gift to charity. Those who remember Lingen Davies Cancer Fund in their Will, no matter how small the gift, will make a difference to cancer patients in Shropshire, Telford and Mid Wales.

People may have different reasons for leaving a gift to charity, in their Will – it could be a way to say thank you for funding equipment or services that support the excellent treatment our patients need. It could be that the donor admires the work of our charity, or it could even be the result of a positive experience when talking to a volunteer or member of staff. Whatever their motivation, we are extremely grateful for any gift left to us.

We are working with a local solicitor firm to offer 10 people the chance to have their Will written for a donation to the charity, instead of paying the usual solicitor fees. To find more about this scheme, please click here.

Lingen Davies, raising funds since 1979 to improve cancer facilities in Shropshire & Mid Wales, help us continue our work. Please leave a gift in your will.

How Do I Leave a Gift to Lingen Davies?

We advise that you seek advice from a solicitor before writing or amending your Will. This ensures all legal formalities are carried out correctly and that your Will is legal and witnessed. You will need the full details of the charity to ensure that your wishes are carried out accurately. These are provided below:

Charity Name: Lingen Davies Cancer Fund

Registered Charity Number: 1160922

Registered Office:

Fundraising Office
Hamar Centre
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ

Types of Gift You Can Make

There are 3 different ways in which a gift can be made; a Pecuniary gift, a Residuary gift or a Specific Gift

A Pecuniary gift is a set amount of money.

A Residuary gift is a percentage of your estate. This means that, however much your estate is worth, you ensure your loved ones are looked after. It also means you don’t have to keep altering your Will as your circumstances change.

A Specific gift is naming property as a gift. E.g. jewellery or stocks

Your solicitor will be able to talk to you about the different options for leaving a gift and give advice on what will work best for you and your family.

What if I Already Have a Will and Want to Include a Gift to Lingen Davies Cancer Fund?

You can make an amendment to an existing will by adding a codicil. Please seek advice from a solicitor to ensure that the wording is correct. By adding this supplement to your will you can include new instructions and delete old ones without having to revoke the whole will.

If you would like to discuss how to leave a gift to Lingen Davies Cancer Fund, please contact Louise Dawson, Fundraising Manager on 01743 492396.

Our Commitment to You

We take our responsibilities very seriously, ensuring every penny of your gift will be used wisely and in accordance with your wishes wherever possible.

Our Legacy Charter

Family comes first

It is only right for you to think of your family and loved ones first.

Your privacy is paramount

Your will is very personal and your privacy will always be respected; we will never ask you for details.

It’s OK to change your mind

We appreciate that personal circumstances change and that you may wish to change your mind about a legacy request.

It’s your decision, and you don’t have to tell us

It is lovely to hear from people who have left the charity a gift in their Will, but you don’t have to and we won’t ask.

Be kept informed

If you do let us know, you can choose if, and how, you want to hear about the work we do.

Any gift you leave will be used effectively

We are dedicated to ensuring that the funds are used directly to help cancer patients in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales.

Your wishes are important

We will, whenever possible, respect your wishes on how your gift is spent.