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YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU.

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BUT YOU CAN DO
AMAZING THINGS
WITH IT BEFORE YOU GO.

If you’re thinking about leaving something in your will to a good cause, you’ve reached the right place.

 

Legacy Action Week is the time of year when smaller local charities come together to remind people that they're as equally deserving as the larger, more well-known institutions.

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Click on one of our partners’ logos here to go to their legacy page to find out more.

 

And let’s be remembered for good.

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FAQs

What is Legacy Action Week?

Legacy Action Week is the time of year when we smaller local charities come together to remind people that we’re as equally deserving as the larger, more well-known institutions. This year it’s running from April 7 to April 13. We’d like Legacy Action Week to be an annual event that informs people about gift-making, donations and legacy decisions. And we hope more charities like us will sign up each year.

Why is it happening?

Winchester is home to all kinds of charities. But we smaller ones can sometimes struggle to get the awareness and recognition we need in order to help the people who need us. To fund the vital work we do, donations and gifts from legacies are crucial. Together, our charities help people from the moment they’re born all through their life to the moment of their passing - a whole life cycle.  And each of us plays a vital part in helping the people of Winchester and the surrounding communities live better lives. Legacy Action Week will help us pool our resources and make Winchester people aware of the help we provide.

When does it start?

​​​​It starts April 7 and runs through till April 13. Look out for events and activities during the week and check out  this site in the comings weeks for more information.

Which charities are involved?

​​​​At present 8 charities are taking part. These are Trinity, Winchester Hospice, Play to the Crowd, St John’s, Friends of the Family, Winchester Youth Counselling, Winchester Young Carers and Winchester Gold.

Who else is taking part?

​City solicitors, local estate agents, the Hampshire Chronicle, the Mayors’ Office and other local organisations are lending a hand. You’ll see a variety of activity and publicity around town during early April. Look out for our distinctive blue and white branding.

What can I do?

​During the week you’ll find access to events where you can get free practical advice on Will-making, probate and legal matters. So if you’re thinking about leaving a donation in your Will to a deserving cause, you can access all the info you need about any charity that's involved. Just click on partner logo and make a gift that won’t just make a real difference but will also be valued for generations.  

Where can I find out more?

​​​​​​​​​​Check out What's On below and for more information on each of our charities, click on any of the logos above.

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WHAT'S ON

During Legacy Action Week, range of activity is happening across Winchester that will hopefully inspire residents to consider giving a donation to their favourite charity.

 

First up on April 9 in St Paul’s Church is a free concert given by the Winchester Chamber Orchestra.

 

It features classical favourites from Mozart to Beethoven and we’d like to thank WCO for their kind participation.)

 

On April 10 is a classical concert hosted by St John’s at the chapel opposite the Guildhall.

 

You may have noticed many estate agents have already donated some of their prime shop windows in the High Street for our ads which remind residents that just a tiny percentage of their house value can go a long, long way to helping a small local charity.

 

Watch out too for our pop-up ad campaign which is appearing in various locations and in various guises in the ARC and all over in the City.

 

On local radio you’ll hear Legacy Action Week spots featuring donors who tell their story about how much satisfaction a legacy has meant to them.

 

And temporary blue plaques around the town may be suddenly appearing in the High Street and beyond, paying tribute to previous legacy givers.

 

Watch this space for more activity as we get closer to Legacy Action Week.

 

And remember the date: April 7 – 13.

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