Leave a legacy

Leave a gift for everyone

For over 99 years, St Martin-in-the-Fields has given support to people who were in need of help. St Martin’s Charity builds on that legacy today by helping people experiencing homelessness across the UK. We know that with kindness, compassion and the right support, lives can always change for the better.

By leaving a gift in your Will to St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, you can make sure that we continue to provide the best possible support – for years to come.

Will you leave a gift in your Will to St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity?

Your gift will be a gift for everyone. And it begins right here.

Leaving a gift in your Will

When it comes to writing your Will, it’s only natural that you’ll think of your loved ones first. We respect that.

But once they’re taken care of, including a gift of any size to St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity is a way to leave a gift for everyone who needs our support, always.

How to leave a gift

We’ve partnered with expert Will writers, Octopus Legacy (formerly Guardian Angel), to give you the chance to write your Will for FREE.

You can do this online, in-person or over the phone – in as little as 20 minutes. There’s no obligation to leave a gift to us when you do. But if you do think of us, your legacy will be gifting more people to secure and keep a safe place to live.

Simply click below to get started online today. Alternatively, please do get in touch – or call the free Wills hotline on 0800 773 4014

Lines are open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 12pm on Saturday

Gary’s story

Gary’s mental health suffered after losing his younger brother five years ago. This led to him turning to alcohol to cope with the grief, leading to an alcohol dependency. The addiction spiralled out of control, causing problems in his relationship with his partner.

“It was either leave and be homeless, or get thrown out… So I made the choice to leave, to better myself, and for my kids as well.”

With support from Audrey at his local council, Gary found a flat near to his children, but he couldn’t afford the £490 deposit. An emergency grant from St Martin’s Charity covered it within two days, so Gary could move in straight away. “If it wasn’t for Audrey, I don’t know where I’d be now,” he says. “I couldn’t have done it without her, to tell you the truth.”

Looking ahead to Christmas, Gary is excited to spend quality time with his children. “I can’t wait to see their little faces when they open their presents. That’s the main reason for Christmas to me now.”

You can read more about Gary’s story below.

Types of gifts

A percentage of your estate

When you write your Will, you can choose to leave a percentage of your estate to charity, known as a residuary gift. It might seem small, but just 3% of your estate could make a huge difference.

A fixed sum or ‘cash’ gift

You can choose to give a specific amount, for example, £5,000, known as a pecuniary gift. Whatever sum you leave will help people to receive the best possible support, giving them the chance to secure and keep a safe place to live.

An item or treasure

Some people decide to leave a specific item of value, such as a piece of jewellery, furniture or even property. If you plan to do this, it’s best to check with us first, to make sure it’s a gift that can be accepted.

“I have supported St Martin-in-the Fields Charity for some years now…I'm always impressed by the difference the Charity is making to so many lives in communities around the country. We all want to be confident that any gift, and especially those left in Wills, however small, is put to the best possible use – and makes a difference to those who need it. I believe that St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity makes sure all gifts are used to the maximum benefit of those in need. That’s why I’ve remembered them in my Will – so I can continue to support the wonderful work they do, now and long into the future."

Rachel, who has left a gift in her Will to St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity