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Leave a gift in your will this Free Wills month

Your hospitals. Your gift. Your legacy.

Leaving a gift in your will is the most generous and lasting gift you can make. Leaving just 1% of your estate can make a powerful and lasting difference to your Bristol and Weston hospitals for generations to come.

On this page you will find the following information to help you decide whether to write your will with us, and guidance to support you through the process.
 
Quick links:
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BWHC Logo sunburst icon Legacy guide, tips and faq's
BWHC Logo sunburst icon The difference your gift will make

BWHC Logo sunburst icon Information for executors and solicitors

WRITE YOUR FREE WILL DOWNLOAD GIFTS IN WILLS GUIDE

  

WHY LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL? 


Did you know that around a third of what we do here at Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity is made possible by those who kindly leave a gift in their will? 

By leaving a gift in your will, you can be part of the future of healthcare and change the lives of patients for generations to come. From funding the latest equipment and technology to ground-breaking medical research, this incredible generosity makes sure our hospitals will always have the best treatment, staff and additional care available for your loved ones.

We simply wouldn’t be able to do this work without our amazing supporters and we hope you will choose to leave a legacy for your hospitals.
 

WRITE YOUR FREE WILL

We’ve teamed up with Octopus Legacy to offer our supporters a quick and easy will writing service for absolutely free. You can make your will online, over the phone or face-to-face with local solicitors.  

It takes as little as 15 minutes, and this service provides access to expert advice to answer any questions you have while considering making or updating your will.

get started with your free will


I decided to leave a gift to the charity in my will so that I can keep making a difference after I’m gone." said legacy giver, Ray


 
HOW TO LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL

Including a gift in your will is easier than you might think. 

Below are some steps to help guide you on how to leave a gift in your will. You can also download our Gifts in Wills Guide for more information.

 

  

MORE INFORMATION

FREE WILLS GUIDE, TIPS AND FAQS

We know writing a will can feel daunting so we've put together some key advice, tips and FAQs to support your through the process of writing your will and how to leave a gift to charity.

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THE INCREDIBLE IMPACT your GIFT COULD HAVE

Leaving a gift in your will could change the lives of our youngest patients to our oldest. Here are just some of the great things a gift in your will could help fund. 

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INFORMATION FOR EXECUTORS AND SOLICITORS

If you’re administering a legacy gift to Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity, here is more information to help but feel free to get in touch at any time. 

READ MORE   

Ray Dean, legacy giver and volunteer, with his family

OUR LEGACY GIVERS

We are so grateful to our incredible supporters who generously leave gifts to our hospitals in their wills.  Supporters like Ray.

"I decided to leave a gift to the charity in my will so that I can keep making a difference after I’m gone."

"It was a natural decision to choose Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity rather than a national charity. I've seen what great work the charity does, and therefore I'm sure the charity will use my gift wisely for the benefit of patients and staff in the hospitals."

Read more about some of our legacy givers

OUR LEGACY PROMISE TO YOU

When you leave a gift in your will to Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity:

  • We’ll answer any questions honestly and quickly.
  • We won’t put you under pressure – this is a big decision so please decide in your own time.
  • Your loved ones come first – we respect that and won’t try to change your wishes.
  • We’ll use your special gift wisely and effectively.
  • You don’t have to tell us your decision – we respect your right to privacy.
  • You can come and see our service first hand – just let us know.
  • If you want your gift to be spent in an area that’s special to you, we’ll arrange it.
 

WE'RE HERE TO HELP

We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you have any enquiries, feel free to get in touch with Sian in our legacy team who will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

> Contact us online

> Contact us by email at [email protected]

> Contact us over the phone at 0117 927 7120

ALREADY LEFT A GIFT IN YOUR WILL?

If you decide to leave us a gift in your will, please let us know on the contact details above so that we can thank you and keep you up to date with how legacy income is improving patient care in Bristol city centre and Weston hospitals. By letting us know, it also helps us plan our work for the future.  

Thank you for considering leaving a gift in your will to Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity. It really will bring joy, comfort and hope to patients and staff for years into the future. 

Your gift to Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity will be used wherever the need is greatest, or you can specify a hospital or area of work. Your legacy will support UHBW and the  ten hospitals in Bristol city centre, South Bristol and Weston-super-Mare.  

USE OUR FREE WILL-WRITING SERVICE DOWNLOAD GIFTS IN WILLS GUIDE

Published: 28th July, 2025

Updated: 8th April, 2026

Author: Leanne Coomber

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