Leave a legacy

Let kindness be your legacy

Every gift, no matter the size, helps us continue our work supporting older people across Plymouth. As a local, independent charity, we rely on the generosity of our community to keep our services running.

Your gift will help us be there for older people who need friendship, advice, practical support and specialist help for those living with dementia, as well as their families and carers.

By remembering Age UK Plymouth in your will, you are helping to ensure that older people in our city always have somewhere to turn.

Leaving a gift in your will

Having an up-to-date will is one of the best ways to make sure your wishes are respected and that people and causes you care about most are supported in the future. By choosing to leave a gift to Age UK Plymouth, you can create a lasting impact right here in your local community.

We always recommend speaking to a qualified professional, such as a solicitor, when making or updating your will. They can guide you through the process and make sure your wishes are clearly set out.

Our charity details

If you would like to leave a gift to Age UK Plymouth, you will need the following details:

Plymouth Age Concern (operating as Age UK Plymouth)
The William and Patricia Venton Centre
Astor Drive
Mount Gould
Plymouth
PL4 9RD

Registered charity number: 281820

Your solicitor will use this information to make sure your gift is directed correctly.

To help ensure your gift is used as intended, your solicitor may use wording like the examples below:

Leaving a share of your estate (residuary gift):
I give (NUMBER%) to Plymouth Age Concern operating as Age UK Plymouth (registered charity number 281820) for its general charitable purposes. I further direct that the receipt of the Chief Executive or other proper officer of the said charity for the time being shall be a full and sufficient discharge for this gift.

Leaving a fixed sum:
I give the sum of £____ to Plymouth Age Concern operating as Age UK Plymouth (registered charity number 281820) for its general charitable purposes. I further direct that the receipt of the Chief Executive or other proper officer of the said charity for the time being shall be a full and sufficient discharge for this gift.

If you already have a will

If you already have a will, you may not need to rewrite it to include a gift to Age UK Plymouth. A solicitor can add an amendment, known as a codicil.

As a guide, a codicil is suitable for small or simple changes. If you are making more significant updates, your solicitor may recommend creating a new will instead.

What kind of gift can I leave?

There are a few different ways you can choose to support Age UK Plymouth:

• A share of your estate (residuary gift): a percentage of what remains after your loved ones have been provided for
• A fixed sum of money (pecuniary gift)
• A specific gift: such as jewellery, artwork or another personal item

Many people choose to leave a share of their estate because it keeps its value over time and adjusts with inflation. It can also offer flexibility, helping you ensure your family and loved ones are looked after first.

Thank you

Thank you for considering leaving a gift to Age UK Plymouth. Your kindness will help us continue supporting older people in our city for years to come.