Leave a gift in your will

Leaving a legacy makes a difference

Every day at Edinburgh children’s hospital, families face painful procedures and life-changing diagnoses. Parents put on a brave face; children confront their fears.

But, with your help, the hospital can be a place where being sick doesn’t have to mean being sad.

Leaving a legacy for seriously ill children will make a lasting impact. Your gift will speed up recovery, take away fear and provide reassurance and comfort every step of the way.

You will likely have used the children’s hospital yourself or know someone who has. We are already part of your family. Please be part of ours.

We are very grateful for the support you give us today, and if you decide to include a gift for us in your will, you can support our future, and the futures of children using the hospital, too.

If you have already remembered us in your will, we would love to hear from you. This helps us to plan for the future, and ensures we can thank you properly for your support.

It's easier than you might think

Think about the family, friends, and charities you’d like to remember in your will.

If you choose to leave a gift to ECHC, your solicitor may ask you for our charity details to write your gift in to your will. Our registered charity number is: SC020862. Using this registered charity number ensures your gift comes to us correctly.

Writing your will or updating it to include a gift to us doesn’t have to be complicated or costly, especially if you use our Free Will writing service.

Why leave a gift to ECHC?

On average, legacies make up around 10% of our income each year, and this generosity enables us to be there for young patients and their families when they need us most.

Gifts in wills have become a significant part of our income and we are extremely grateful when people choose to leave such a special gift.

Although some of the gifts we receive are large ones, the majority are not. Every gift makes a positive difference.