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The items you donate are sold in our stores to help fund our lifesaving research. By leaving us a gift in your Will, you're investing in breakthroughs such as the Heart Healing Patch and artificial intelligence (AI) technology research, as well as remembering loved ones.
- Professor Longmore's Legacy
- Tony's Story
- The Impact Your Gift Could Have
Born in 1928, Professor Donald Longmore is a symbol of his generation’s pioneering creativity. In 1968, he was part of the UK's first heart transplant team. By 1982, thanks to his team at the Royal Brompton Hospital, the cardiovascular MRI became routine in modern cardiac care.
Tony lost his father to a heart attack. He's another one of many unsung heroes who have helped revolutionise science by leaving a gift to BHF in his Will. "My dad was still working at 74, and served in both World Wars. He had his heart attacks in 1968. There were no treatments except for bed rest and oxygen. "Years later, I had an aortic dissection...
But the fight is far from over. Heart and circulatory diseases remain the biggest killers worldwide - surpassing malaria, dementia and cancer. In the UK, they're responsible for over one in four deaths. Thanks to people like Tony, researchers today carry on Professor Longmore's legacy. They continue to work towards a world free of heart and circula...
If you've ever considered leaving a legacy gift, we've called on specialist Sarah Anderson from Cancer Research UK to answer your questions about charity gifts in Wills. From how much you should leave to issues like tax liability and informing family about your wishes, here's what you need to know.
Decide what you’ll leave in your Will and to who. You can leave the following gifts in your Will: A percentage or share of your estate. For example, you could leave 10% or a fifth of your total wealth. This is known as a residuary gift. A lump sum. You might choose to leave a fixed amount of money, such as £100, £1,000 or £10,000.
Leaving a gift in your Will to Centrepoint is a powerful way to leave a lasting legacy of positive change. It's an opportunity to support young people who need it the most and make a real difference in their lives. Your generosity will transform lives and create opportunities for a brighter future.
Make a difference with a gift in your will to Helen & Douglas House. Download our free gift in Wills digital guide or order the printed version which is the perfect starting point for writing your Will. They include tips and information on: How to write or amend your Will. Our free Will service.
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