Leave a gift in your Will
"I’d like to think what I give will help the Chelsea Pensioners to enjoy the best quality of life after I’ve gone and that I’ll still be supporting something I care about. Not everyone can give their time, but leaving some money does as much, if not more, to help. I like to think I’ll be helping in a small way for future generations to enjoy their retirement here."
- Richard Bremer, volunteer and friend of the Royal Hospital
Remembering the Royal Hospital in your Will
For over three centuries, the Royal Hospital Chelsea has been committed to providing a home for retired soldiers who were prepared to risk their lives for their country. We are also responsible for carefully preserving our beautiful Grade I listed buildings and magnificent grounds. We depend on the generosity of our supporters to ensure we will still be there for future generations of veterans.
If, like us, you believe that these exceptional men and women deserve comfort and companionship in their retirement, then please consider remembering us in your Will.
“If you give when you’re alive and again when you’re up with God, that money is still living. Although you’re not here, you’re still helping to keep this place going.”
– Connie, Chelsea Pensioner
Your gift can make a lasting difference and allows you to continue helping a cause you believe in after you’ve gone.
If you are considering writing or updating your Will and would like to know more about the difference that a bequest to the Royal Hospital Chelsea could make, please don't hesitate to get in touch. You can rest assured that we will respect your privacy, treating your enquiry with sensitivity.
For a confidential conversation, please call Tricia Monro on 020 7881 5284 or email tricia.monro@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk.
“I was motivated to remember the Royal Hospital in my Will because I wanted to give back. I hope that in a small way, I can add to that chance for it to prosper. The Royal Hospital has been going for 300 years has it not, and hopefully it will go on for another 300 years.”
- Peter I Jones CBE
Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions here:
How do I remember the Royal Hospital Chelsea in my Will?
Remembering us in your Will is straightforward and means you can make a lasting impact on our work. A solicitor will help you to draw up a Will, or amend an existing one, to include a gift to the Royal Hospital. By sharing your intentions, you can allow us to plan ahead with confidence.
What type of gift can I leave in my Will?
We are very grateful for any gift, large or small.
There are various ways you can remember us in your Will. This could be a residuary gift (what remains after you’ve remembered your family and friends), a set amount of money, or a specific gift (such as stocks and shares or an item of value).
Will a gift in my Will be subject to inheritance tax?
No. Inheritance tax doesn’t apply to charitable gifts, so every penny you leave would help support the Royal Hospital and the Chelsea Pensioners.
Can I choose how the Royal Hospital Chelsea will spend my legacy?
If you’d like your gift to be used for a particular purpose or project, we’d be happy to discuss this with you. However, we can also ensure your gift has the most impact by using it wherever the need is greatest.