The Ultimate Gift
The young men and women who serve our country today know that one option of operational military service is that they could get killed or wounded. They, and their families, want to know that if anything happens to them, there is someone who can provide the care, treatment and support they deserve.
Our Armed Forces show great pride and courage facing difficulties that we cannot appreciate - can you consider doing something for them in return?
Their bravery is astounding, their sacrifice is great, and your gift to them could mean everything. If when the time is right for you, please consider a Gift to Erskine in your Will.
Legacies are vital to Erskine and allow our charity to continue our vision now, and in the future. You don’t have to leave a lot of money to make a difference. Every gift, small or large, will make a real difference in giving our ex-Service men and women back their lives.
Legacies have helped Erskine provide further beds in new purpose built units, specialist nurses and equipment and to extend our recreational programme throughout Erskine to benefit all our residents. Independence is precious to the people we care for and your gift can help us purchase physiotherapy equipment which allows greater access to mobility.
A small share of your Estate could provide housing an apprenticeship or training for a younger veteran to allow easier transition to civilian life after they are medically discharged. Just imagine the difference you can make - helping them to provide for their families.
We fully understands that your family and friends are your priority and that they come first, but by leaving even a small share of whatever is left, you can make a difference to someone else’s life. Your gift would be vital to Erskine and help our charity to continue our work caring for veterans now and in future.
Without legacies their lives would be very different.
Types of Legacies
There are three main types of legacy: Residuary, Pecuniary and Specific
A Residuary legacy is a percentage or remainder of your Estate after expenses and other gifts have been deducted.
A Pecuniary legacy is a gift of a specified amount of money.
A Specific legacy is a specific item such as property, jewellery, shares etc.
There is one more type of legacy you might consider Reversionary/Lifetime gift. If you do not have cash during your lifetime and need to ensure that relatives or friends are provided for them there is a way to help them and Erskine.
Your solicitor can explain how you can leave your house or income for their benefit during their lifetime, then on their death the property or savings can be passed to Erskine.
Details to include in your Will:
If you do decide to leave a gift to Erskine in your Will then it is important to give your solicitor our correct details to ensure your wishes are met. These are:
Address: Erskine, Bishopton, Renfrewshire PA7 5PU
Charity No: SC006609
If you have already written your Will and would now like to include Erskine then this can be done by adding a codicil to your existing Will. We advise that you consult a solicitor when reviewing your Will as they will then ensure any future amendments include your wishes.
We welcome any approach to us and would be happy to speak to you about our work here and what leaving a gift will mean to our ex-Service men and women in the future.
If you require any further information or would like to visit any of the Erskine Homes prior to making a will then please do not hesitate to contact our Legacy Officer Anne McCallum on 0141 814 4520 or if you prefer you can write or e-mail Anne.McCallum@erskine.org.uk.
Our support for them must never stop, with your support it never will.
