Pendleside Hospice and East Lancashire Hospice are among 143 hospices across England, Scotland, and Wales proudly participating in the National Hospice Legacy Campaign.
Launching on 17th February 2025, the campaign aims to raise awareness about the vital role hospice care plays in our communities and the profound impact of leaving a gift in your Will.
Catherine Bosworth, Director of Income Generation and Grants at Hospice UK, said:
“Over the next few decades, income from Gifts in Wills represents a huge opportunity for the hospice sector. But without significant action, hospices risk continuing to lose market share,”
“This unprecedented coalition of 143 hospices is a testament to the power of collaboration, and we’re excited to see its impact.”
On average, gifts in Wills fund the care of 1 in every 5 patients across the country, ensuring that individuals facing advancing, long-term and life-limiting illnesses receive compassionate and specialist care. By participating in this national campaign, Pendleside Hospice and East Lancashire Hospice aim to inspire more supporters to consider leaving a gift in their Will, to help secure the future of hospice care across the East Lancashire community.
The campaign, launching on 17th February, will capture the hearts and minds of the nation through a powerful TV advert based on real-life hospice stories. The goal is to encourage people to consider leaving a gift in their Will to support their local hospice, ensuring that these essential services can continue to provide compassionate and specialist care for future generations.
Nicola Hanna, Director of Income Generation & Marketing at East Lancashire Hospice, said:
“We’re thrilled to be part of this important campaign that not only highlights the vital work we do but also emphasizes the lasting impact gifts in Wills can have on our ability to continue providing care here in Lancashire,”
“If we don’t start planning now, the gap in hospice care could become a reality. That’s why we’re encouraging people to consider leaving a gift in their Will, ensuring we can continue to support our community for years to come.”
Helen McVey, Chief Executive at Pendleside Hospice, shared her enthusiasm for the campaign, stating,
“As a registered charity, we rely heavily on donations to keep our doors open. This campaign allows us to shine a light on the essential role hospices play in our communities and safeguard our future,”
“Gifts in Wills are crucial to the survival and growth of hospices like ours, which is why we’re asking our incredible supporters and community to consider leaving a gift to Pendleside Hospice. Many people believe that a gift in a Will has to be significant, but this is not the case — any gift, regardless of size, can make a meaningful difference to the care we provide.”
To learn more and to find out how you could support your local hospice by leaving a gift in your Will, please visit your local hospice’s website today: https://www.pendleside.org.uk/gifts-in-wills or www.eastlancshospice.org.uk/legacy
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