Leaving a gift in your Will

Give a hopeful future for bereaved children and young people

Thank you for considering a gift in your Will to SeeSaw Grief Support

Since 2000, bereaved children and young people in Oxfordshire have been able to access free grief support. You can help keep this service available for generations to come.

Leaving a gift in your Will doesn’t cost you anything in your lifetime, but it creates a lasting legacy. Your generosity can make a real difference to bereaved children and young people. Every gift, whatever the size, helps to provide vital support for children, young people, and families across Oxfordshire. It means we can be there when they need us most, offering guidance, understanding, and a space to navigate their grief. With your help, we can ensure our service is here for future generations, meeting the growing needs of our community.

We understand that remembering SeeSaw Grief Support in your Will is a deeply personal decision, one that should be made in your own time. We’ll never put you under pressure and we recognise that those close to you always come first. You are, of course, free to change your mind at any time.

Some examples of gifts are;

• Leaving a specific sum of money. This is known as a pecuniary gift
• Leaving a % share of your estate. This is known as a residuary gift
• Or you may like to leave specific items. For example, you might wish to leave a piece of jewellery or shares to us. This is known as a specific gift

Leaving a gift in your Will to a charity could reduce your Inheritance Tax bill. Information about the benefits of gifts in Wills can be found on the Gov.uk website.

Having a Will makes it easier for your family or friends to sort everything out when you die and ensures that your wishes are carried out how you intended.  If you do not have a solicitor you can find one here.

There’s no better time to write a Will than now. Figures show that around 54% of adults do not have a Will and 59% of parents either do not have a Will or have one that is out of date. 

How to leave your legacy

Here are the details that your Solicitor will need if you would like to leave a gift in your Will to SeeSaw Grief Support:

• SeeSaw
• Registered address: Bush House, 2 Merewood Avenue, Oxford, OX2 8EF 
• Registered Charity Number: 1076321

An example of wording you could use:

“I leave my / X share (s) of my residuary estate to SeeSaw, Bush House, 2 Merewood Avenue, Oxford, OX2 8EF, registered charity number 1076321, absolutely for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the treasurer or other proper officer for the time being shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors.”

We're here to help

Leaving a gift in your Will to SeeSaw Grief Support is a very personal and important decision and we are here to help. Our Fundraising team can offer support and guidance about your gift.

If you would like to speak to someone about your gift, please email [email protected] or call 01865 744768. We will be more than happy to help.

Thank you for considering leaving a gift in your Will to SeeSaw Grief Support – this means a great deal to us.