Be part of our future through a gift in your Will
Be part of our future with a gift in your Will
Gifts left in Wills make an enormous difference to Hope Pastures. They help make sure we can continue to be here for horses, ponies and donkeys who need us now and ones that will need us in the future.
We make a commitment to every animal who comes into our care. We will give them the individual care and rehabilitation they need and, wherever possible, find them a loving, long-term loan home. Those who cannot be rehomed will have a safe and secure future with us.
Leaving a gift to Hope Pastures in your Will is one way you can help us keep that promise.
A gift for horses we haven’t met yet
None of us knows which horse, pony or donkey will need our help in the future.
A gift in your Will can help us rescue animals from neglect or difficult circumstances, provide vet care and specialist care, support their rehabilitation and give them the time they need to recover and learn to trust again.
It can also help protect the future of the sanctuary itself, ensuring there is a safe place for animals who need us in the years ahead.
Whatever the size of your gift, it always makes a real difference.
Your loved ones come first
Making a Will is a very personal decision. Providing for those you care about will naturally come first.
Once you have done that, you may wish to remember a charity or cause that has been important to you during your lifetime.
For people who have cared about Hope Pastures and the welfare of horses and donkeys, leaving a gift in a Will can be a lasting way to continue that support.
How can I leave a gift?
There are different ways to leave a gift to Hope Pastures.
A residuary gift: You can leave Hope Pastures a percentage or share of what remains of your estate after your other wishes, expenses and gifts have been taken care of.
A pecuniary gift: You can leave a specific sum of money.
Your solicitor can talk you through the different options and help you decide what is right for you.
Making or changing your Will
If you are making a new Will, simply tell your solicitor that you would like to include a gift to Hope Pastures.
If you already have a Will and would like to add Hope Pastures, speak to your solicitor about the best way to make the change. Depending on your circumstances, this may be through a codicil or by updating your Will.
We always recommend taking independent professional advice when making or changing a Will.
If you don’t already have a solicitor, the Law Society’s Find a Solicitor service can help you find one in your area.
Our details
Your solicitor will need our full name, address and registered charity number:
Hope Pastures Horse and Donkey Rescue and Welfare, Weetwood Lane, LeedsLS16 5PH
Registered Charity No. 1186838
Telephone: 0113 261 4344
Inheritance Tax
Leaving money to charity in your Will may reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax payable on your estate.
Tax and inheritance rules can change, and everyone’s circumstances are different, so we recommend discussing this with your solicitor or other professional adviser.
Our promise to you
If you choose to remember Hope Pastures in your Will, we will:
- understand that your loved ones come first
- respect your privacy – you do not have to tell us about your gift
- handle any gift we receive with care, sensitivity and respect
- use your gift where it can make the greatest difference
- continue working to prevent suffering and improve the lives of horses, ponies and donkeys both at Hope Pastures and through our wider welfare work
A gift for the future
We don’t know what the future will bring, or the names of the animals who will need Hope Pastures in the years to come.
But with the support of people who choose to remember us in their Wills, we can make sure that when they need us, we are here.
Thank you for considering leaving a gift to Hope Pastures in your Will.
Your Will could make all the difference
Leaving a gift will cost you nothing now, but could ensure we can care for future generations of rescued horses and donkeys.
Such gifts have been a lifeline over the past 20 years, and we are always grateful that people remember us in this way. Betty was a longstanding supporter and friend of Hope Pastures, visiting our residents every week, and the generous gift she left the sanctuary in her Will enabled us to survive through the Coronavirus pandemic when our income ceased to cover our expenditure. Without her kindness and forethought, we would have struggled to survive.
Whatever you can give will be very gratefully received and put to the best possible use, caring for our rescued horses and donkeys.