Leave a gift for everyone
For over 98 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.
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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
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Chrissy’s story
In 2018, Chrissy featured in our Christmas Appeal after securing a place to live through a Vicar’s Relief Fund grant after her release from prison.
Three years before that Appeal, Chrissy was sentenced for conspiracy to supply drugs, and had spent years of her adult life battling substance misuse. A difficult time, but one Chrissy says was the best thing that could have happened – it was an opportunity to rid herself of the drugs and make a new start for herself. During her time at HMS Styal, Chrissy enrolled in a catering course which would provide her with valuable training – an asset for when she’d be released and looking for work.
Even with the catering qualification and her sober health, the approach to her release date was daunting, as she needed to secure a home and employment quickly. It was Sophie, a support worker at The Clink, who set about helping Chrissy to find both a job and a place to live. Very soon Chrissy had a job interview and was viewing properties. Chrissy nailed the interview, and with a £350 grant from the Vicar’s Relief Fund, they managed to secure a flat.
We caught up with Chrissy recently to see how she’s getting on 5 years later.
Chrissy
Chrissy
“These past five years, I’ve got my life together. I’ve got my family. It just could have been so different, and I’m just grateful that it’s not.”
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
