Why legacy giving matters for healthcare in our community.
When illness or injury strikes, it can change our lives forever. That moment when we find ourselves in hospital requiring treatment or looking after a loved one can be extremely tough. Good health is a foundation for everything in our lives, and ensuring that our hospitals are fully supported to provide the best care possible is a vital need for our community.
Choosing to leave a gift in your will is a deeply personal decision, and everyone is different. You might decide to leave a gift to the Foundation that is flexible and ‘untagged’, or to support a particular hospital or area of healthcare such as cancer, child health, mental health, or women's health. Your gift, no matter what size, can help to ensure that when the worst happens, our hospitals have everything they need to provide world class care for patients and families now, and for generations to come.
We're here to help.
If you’d like to discuss or learn more about leaving a gift in your will to Wellington Hospitals Foundation, please contact Laura Golland, Head of Fundraising, 027 286 2404 or email laura.golland@ccdhb.org.nz
Sample wording.
To help make the process easier, many people find it useful to have sample wording when speaking with their solicitor. Using language like this ensures your intentions are clear, while giving you the flexibility to specify how your gift is used.
We encourage you to speak with your legal adviser to ensure your will reflects your wishes.
“I give [all / a percentage] of the residue of my estate to Wellington Hospitals Foundation (Charities Registration Number CC22921) for its general purposes. I declare that the official receipt of an authorised officer of the Foundation shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my trustees.”
“I give the sum of $________ to Wellington Hospitals Foundation (Charities Registration Number CC22921) for its general purposes. I declare that the official receipt of an authorised officer of the Foundation shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my trustees.”
“I give [the sum of $________ / percentage / residue] to Wellington Hospitals Foundation (Charities Registration Number CC22921) to be used, if possible, to support [eg children’s health / cancer services / emergency care]. I declare that the official receipt of an authorised officer of the Foundation shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my trustees.”
Let us know.
If you’ve already included a gift in your will – thank you! We promise to honour your generosity with transparency and respect your wishes with care.
While it’s not required, we'd love to hear from you as it allows us to thank you properly and include you in special updates and legacy events.
Please call Laura Golland, Head of Fundraising, 027 286 2404 email laura.golland@ccdhb.org.nz