Leave a Legacy Gift

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Leave a Gift in Your Will 
Help Make Recovery Last a Lifetime 

Leaving a gift in your Will is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure that more people in recovery can access the long‑term support they need to heal, rebuild, and return to their loved ones with confidence and stability. 

Types of Gifts You Can Leave

If you decide to leave a gift in your Will, there are different types to choose from.
A percentage share
A percentage share of your estate which can be as small or as large as you choose. This type of gift is the most valuable because it's inflation-proof. 
A lump sum 
A fixed amount of money from your estate. It can lose its value over time as costs increase. 
A specific gift 
This could be a particular item such as a car, jewellery or a property.

What Impact Could Your Gift Have? 


A legacy gift helps us continue delivering our mission and expand the number of people we can support across our communities. Your generosity can directly transform the futures of those rebuilding their lives. 
Examples of how your gift could help: 
£7,000 – Furnish a new house and create a warm, welcoming home 
£55,000 – Help set up an entirely new community 
£60,000 – Put a meaningful contribution towards a mortgage for a new property, allowing us to welcome even more residents 
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The small things mean so much. Sleeping in a bed, waking up with the heating on in winter, warm water in the shower and some sort of drinking water; I could go on about the nitty gritty because it means so much to me after not having those things in the past. I now have an amazing support network, became a born-again Christian, got baptised and got married.

James // Ex-Reading Resident //
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"I understand what Tony was saying about “building a future”. [...] It takes time. One of the great assets that Hope and Vision provide. An undervalued commodity in the world and certainly, for my part, an undervalued commodity in recovery."

Myron // Reading Resident //
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The charity offers exactly what is needed: time, support and safety to reattach to one’s feeling and learn how to navigate life with their fears and anxieties. It is a rarity and a true opportunity to be able to offer this: an opportunity to heal deeply, and on this ground rebuild their lives. The beauty in it is the trickle-down effect: when understood, the recovery journey leads to individuals who are very deeply understanding, and want to help others too…

Kevin // Key Worker //
If you have any questions about legacy giving or need advice, our team are here to support you:
Talk to our team about pledging a gift

Making a Will: FAQs


Find answers to the most frequent queries on how to leave a legacy gift in your Will.
Writing My Will Amending My Will

Can Hope and Vision Communities help me write my Will?

We are not set up to help you write your will ourselves, however we have a trusted solicitor who could help us to this, as well as give you advice for your entire estate, regardless of you giving a gift to Hope and Vision Communities or not. 

Can I amend my Will to leave Hope and Vision Communities a gift?

Yes, you can ask your solicitor or professional Will writer to make amendments to your Will at any time. Depending on the extent of the changes you would like to make to your existing Will, it might be possible for you to use a codicil to make your amendments. Please remember to include our full name and charity number. Our full name is Hope and Vision communities. Our Registered Charity Number is as follows: 1191323  (registered in England). 

Do I need to let you know if I’ve left Hope and Vision Communities a gift in my Will?

It’s incredibly helpful to know the status of your pledge so we can plan how to properly support our current residents, and also plan our growth for the future – more communities, more residents, more sustainable recovery! It will also enable us to thank you for your gift and ensure you don’t receive any unwanted communications.

How can I make sure my gift reaches Hope and Vision Communities?

To make sure your gift reaches us it’s important that you include our full name and charity number in your Will. Our full name is Hope and Vision Communities. Our Registered Charity Number is as follows: 1191323  (registered in England).