Wills. We all know we should have one. Some may know all the reasons why we should have one. A will ensures that you get to decide what happens to your property, possessions and money, even who takes care of your dependents.
So would it surprise you that over 50% of the UK doesn’t have a will? Yet it’s one of the most important things we’ll do in our lives, but we probably don’t always know where to start!
And through our FREE will service many of our supporters have chosen to leave a gift to YMCA Leicestershire in their will, (however there is no obligation). So, perhaps after providing for your loved ones, could you leave a gift in your will to provide for local young people who have nobody to care for them? In an uncertain world you’ll be ensuring there is always a safe and welcoming place for homeless young people in Leicestershire, long into the future.
Our FREE will service is delivered in partnership with Octopus Legacy so that you can get this valuable support when the time is right for you. Every will is checked by experts and they’re also on hand to help with more complex requests or any questions you may have. There are three simple ways to create a basic will:
Our registered charity name is YMCA Leicestershire and our number is 213513.
These are important details to include if you are updating or arranging your own will, to ensure your gift goes directly to your local YMCA.
“I had been supporting ‘The Y’ for about three years when the time came to update my will. I remembered listening to a talk about leaving a gift to the charity and thought, “Why not?”
I really believe in the work that they do with young people that have experienced homelessness and also it excites me that the charity is constantly changing, like the recent children’s home launch and the complex needs work. I think that legacy money can be more fluid and open opportunities where other funding can’t.
When I came to Leicester I wanted to be part of the city. It was theatre that attracted me originally. I went to see a friend in a choir and I have seen many shows since, I feel very comfortable there it’s like a safe space. Now I’m a trustee for ‘The Y’ I don’t want to just sit around a table; being a trustee is more than that, it’s about leading by example; selling raffle tickets, coming to events and now leaving a legacy. I do like it when I meet young people. One resident said to me he wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for The Y, so that was really powerful. He’s now gone to university.”
