Leave a gift in your Will Your ending could be a child's new beginning - just like Sharena Sharena's mum sadly died when she was just four years old, but thanks to a gift left in a Will, Sharena's family got the support they needed from a Home-Start volunteer who Sharena and her brother called 'Auntie Paula'. Writing or updating a Will allows you to take care of your loved ones in the event of your death. It’s a gift made in a lifetime to all the people and causes you care about. By including the causes that matter to you, you can leave a lasting impact on the world. With a Will, you have the power to decide exactly how your estate is distributed, including giving the irreplaceable gift of childhood. When you include Home-Start UK, you can be confident that your gift will make a difference. Leaving a gift in your Will to Home-Start Our free guide has everything you need to know about leaving a gift in your Will and how we will use it to ensure future generations of children get the best start in life. Get our legacy guide Free Wills service We’ve partnered with Farewill, the UK’s top-rated Will writing service, to offer you the chance to write your Will free of charge. Visit Farewill The impact of your gift 76,650 children supported annually 90% of parents reported improved mental health after Home-Start support 9,054 Home-Start volunteers supporting families across the UK. Wills FAQs What is a Will? Your Will is a legal document that sets out and guarantees that your money and possessions with go to those whom you wish to benefit. What types of Wills are there? The two main types of legacy are pecuniary – a fixed amount of money – and a residuary - share of the value of your estate Do I have to have a solicitor? No, but we strongly advise that you do. A solicitor will help make sure that it meets all of the requirements of the law. Can I support a particular part of Home-Start UK’s work? You can specify in your Will what work you want to support, or you can leave a general gift and tell your executors what your wishes are. Do I have to tell Home-Start UK about my gift in my Will? No, although we would like you to. You can let us know about your gift by registering your interest on our online form, or by emailing [email protected] Manage Cookie Preferences