Leave a Gift in Your Will
By leaving a gift to Emmanuel House in your will, you can make a lasting difference to people experiencing homelessness, crisis and social exclusion in Nottingham.
A gift in your will is a powerful way to support future generations of local people who need somewhere to turn. After taking care of your loved ones, even a small percentage of your estate can help ensure that Emmanuel House remains here for years to come, providing practical support, hope and opportunities for people to rebuild their lives.
As an independent local charity, we rely on the generosity of our community to continue supporting people facing some of life’s toughest challenges. A legacy gift helps secure the future of our services and ensures that local people can continue to access the support they need.
Why leave a gift to Emmanuel House
Every legacy, regardless of size, helps us support people on their journey from crisis to stability and independence.
Your gift could help us to:
- Provide warm meals, showers and essential supplies to people in crisis.
- Support people into safe accommodation.
- Deliver specialist wellbeing and outreach services.
- Reduce isolation through community activities and support groups.
- Prevent homelessness before it happens.
- Continue providing compassionate, person-centred support for those who need it most.
By remembering Emmanuel House in your will, you can leave a lasting legacy of kindness, dignity and hope.
A gift that reflects your wishes
Leaving a gift to charity is a significant and personal decision. We encourage you to discuss your wishes with your family, friends and professional advisers when making or updating your will.
If you would like your gift to support a particular area of our work, we would be happy to discuss this with you. While needs may change over time, we will always endeavour to honour your wishes wherever possible and ensure your gift delivers the greatest impact.
Types of legacy gifts
There are several ways to leave a gift to Emmanuel House:
Residuary Gift – A percentage or share of your estate after all other commitments, costs and gifts have been made. This is the most common type of charitable legacy and helps your gift retain its value over time.
Pecuniary Gift – A fixed sum of money specified in your will.
Specific Gift – A particular item, such as jewellery, artwork, property or another valuable possession.
Making or updating your will
If you are considering leaving a gift to Emmanuel House, we recommend seeking advice from a solicitor or qualified will-writing professional.
You can also find information about leaving a gift to charity in your will on the Government website: Tax relief when you donate to a charity: Leaving gifts to charity in your will – GOV.UK
We’d love to hear from you
There is no obligation to tell us if you have included Emmanuel House in your will, but if you choose to let us know, we would be delighted to thank you and keep you updated on the difference your future gift will make.
If you would like a confidential conversation about leaving a legacy, please contact our team – donations@emmanuelhouse.org.uk.
