Gifts in Wills
Help secure the future of Oakhaven Hospice
Let your legacy be a gift to the future of Oakhaven Hospice and the lives it touches
Oakhaven is here because of the legacy of Phoebe Coates
The land on which Oakhaven Hospice sits was once the home of Phoebe and John Coates. It was gifted to the charity so that Oakhaven could be established and so that people at end-of-life would receive specialist care in a safe and comfortable environment. Without their vision and generosity, we simply wouldn’t be here. Phoebe's legacy has helped families across our community during the most difficult of times, touching lives throughout the New Forest, Waterside and Totton.
We are able to care of one in four patients thanks to people leaving a gift in their Will
Oakhaven has grown to support patients and their families throughout our community in so many ways and we hope to be able to remain for many years to come. For all of us, the future is uncertain, and none of us know how or when we will die, but planning for the future is an important part of life.
By making a gift in your Will to Oakhaven, your legacy will help local families in the future to be supported from diagnosis, through end of life and in bereavement for those that remain. A gift in your Will doesn't have to be large, it will make a difference no matter its size.
Leaving a lasting legacy to Oakhaven in this way ensures we will be able to continue caring for those in our community when they need us most. Your gift will help us to make every moment matter at the most difficult of times.
Making a Will is important
Making a Will is important as it gives you peace of mind knowing that your wishes will be respected. Anyone who has experienced a life change, such as buying property, getting married or having children, should consider writing or updating their Will.
After providing for family and friends, choosing to make a gift in your Will to Oakhaven Hospice will help us in the future support and care for those whose lives have been impacted by a life-limiting illness. Leaving a gift in your Will can be a very tax-efficient way of giving to charity and supporting your community.
"At a time when I was in a very dark place, feeling broken-hearted and isolated, past memories of such happy times rushing through my mind, the future just a blur; I had no vision of how I would ever come to terms with the loss of my wonderful husband.
Oakhaven gently and patiently guided me through difficult days: the chaplain, one-to-one counselling, support groups, meeting other people and making new friends. The volunteers were always so welcoming and warm-hearted. I am exceedingly grateful for the palliative care they provided for my husband in a beautiful and peaceful setting as well as the continued support to help me look to the future with renewed hope.
A personal legacy to Oakhaven Hospice is very poignant, not only to those who are ill but also to those that are bereaved. As its name implies, a haven, a place of comfort, a place where family and friends can meet, a place to laugh and smile with their loved ones, as well as a place to pay their last respects, in a kind, respectful and caring environment.
A legacy is humbling and priceless - to help others is a gift in itself."
Make the pledge
If you are planning to include a gift in your Will to Oakhaven Hospice then we would love to hear from you. Make your pledge by completing the form below and join us in helping to make every moment matter.
