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A gift in your will lets more animals find their forever home
If you’ve had an animal in your your life you’ll know there’s a love between you that’s hard to put into words. A love that can live on, in your will.
A gift to the York Animal Home in your will means more animals and people will have the chance to find that special bond for themselves. It helps us care for every animal who comes through our doors, until tthey make that perfect match with someone who’ll love and care for them for the rest of their lives. You make it happen when you leave a gift to us in your will. Every gift, regardless of size, helps us makes a difference.
Remembering us in your will
It costs our branch over £1 million to keep our doors open each year. Some people want to help our animal welfare work by leaving a gift in their will. This is an easy way to help local animals in distress and help you maintain the service for future years.
It is very important that you specify that the gift should be bequeathed to the RSPCA York, Harrogate & District Branch so that local animals will benefit from your generosity. If you want to leave a gift in your will to our branch, it is very important you use the wording below, otherwise your gift will go to the National RSPCA.
How to leave a gift to our branch
If it is your wish to leave a gift in your will please clearly indicate your wishes by using the wording detailed on the right hand side:
I give the sum of ________ (or specify a share of residue) to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals York, Harrogate and District Branch (registered charity number 232222) and I declare that the receipt of the honorary treasurer or other proper officer of the said Branch shall be a full and sufficient discharge of the said legacy.
Write your Will for free online today
We have partnered with Octopus Legacy and are now able to offer you an exclusive opportunity to write, or update, a simple Will for free. You can do it online, over the phone or even in-person – whichever way suits you best.
Why do this today:
- It’s quick and easy – the average Octopus Legacy Will takes 15-20 minutes.
- It’s safe – Octopus Legacy Wills are legally binding and checked by experts
- It’s free!
- You will have peace of mind that your affairs are in order
- This can be done face to face or over the phone if you would prefer
Over the phone
If you prefer, you can do your Will over the phone with Octopus Legacy.
Call 020 4525 3605, quote RSPCA York to find out more.
In-person
Book a face to face appointment with Octopus Legacy by calling 020 4525 3605 to arrange it.
It’s so easy
Your solicitor or Will professional adviser simply needs to know:
Our registered charity number: 232222
Our registered charity name: RSPCA York, Harrogate & District Branch (York Animal Home)
Our current address: RSPCA York Animal Home, Landing Lane, York, YO26 4RH
Making a Will might be easier, and cost less money than you think. The only decision you should make before contacting your solicitor is:
- Would you prefer to give a percentage gift which is known as a “residuary gift” ( can be any percentage from 1% to 100%) or a specific sum of money known as a “pecuniary gift”?
- Should you ask us to try and re-home your pet beyond your lifetime? There is a separate section on this website about this service
Gifts from Wills typically fund 4 out of 10 of the animals in our care or help to fund new projects like new facilities at our animal home. Without such gifts, we would struggle to care for so many neglected and abandoned animals.
