Leave a legacy Forty years ago, a group of people with first-hand experience of homelessness laid the foundations of our work today when they set up a shared house for homeless men in Pimlico. They believed, as we do, that people are most likely to achieve lasting recovery when they are given the means, the opportunity and the confidence to take control of their lives and shape their own futures. SHP is their legacy. By remembering us in your Will, you too can have a lasting impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in London. Each day across all 32 London boroughs, our staff work with individuals to tackle the underlying causes of homelessness, such as poor mental health or drug and alcohol dependency. With 40 years of expertise and a London-wide reach, we make a difference to more than 10,000 lives every year. Often that means being there for people at a critical time – whether to prevent their eviction or help them off the street; to get them into drug or alcohol treatment or support them with their mental health; or to help them find a job and a flat so that they can take the final steps to living on their own. Perhaps most important of all, our work restores hope to people who might otherwise feel forgotten, left behind or written off, providing crucial footholds in their recovery journey from which they can go on to build independent and fulfilling lives. Your legacy gift will make a direct and tangible impact, in communities you know and care about - ensuring that we can continue to be there for people when they need it most. What can I leave to Single Homeless Project? Read more There are a number of different gifts you can leave. We are very grateful for any gift, no matter what size. A Residuary Legacy is one of the best ways you can help Single Homeless Project. The residue of your estate is what's left over once other gifts and payments have been made. This has several advantages: firstly, you know that you have made adequate provision for your loved ones, and that any legal costs will be paid. Secondly, you also know that whatever is left over is going to a great cause - helping to prevent homelessness and transform. You can leave all or part of the residue of your estate to charity. A Pecuniary Legacy is a specific sum of money. The only disadvantage of leaving a pecuniary legacy is that the value of your gift can decrease over time, as the cost of living increases. A Residuary Legacy after a partner dies allows you to ensure that a loved one is provided for for the rest of their life. Once this person passes away, your gifts will then go to your chosen beneficiaries. Is there a minimum gift I can leave? Read more No, any gift you can leave will make a genuine difference and will be very gratefully received. I want to leave a gift in my will – What do I do next? Read more That’s fantastic news, thank you very much! Below are five simple steps to helping vulnerable and socially-excluded people in London: List everything you own (including property, shares, savings, life insurance policies and valuables) and make a rough calculation of their total value. Decide which people and/or charities you wish to benefit and the types of gifts you would like to leave. Leaving a residuary gift to Single Homeless Project is a great way to make sure your loved ones are taken care of, while still making a difference to vulnerable people. Choose your executors. Executors are the people named in your Will who are responsible for making sure your instructions are carried out. Visit a solicitor to have your Will drawn up. If you already have a Will and wish to add a legacy to Single Homeless Project, your solicitor can help you add a codicil which can be kept with your original Will. Make a copy of your Will for future reference and keep the original in a safe place. Make sure a relative or close friend knows where your original Will is stored If you do choose to leave a gift to Single Homeless Project in your Will, please get in touch to let us know. This helps us plan for the future and we’d love to hear from you. You can call us on 0204 509 8300 or email our Head of Fundraising Agata at [email protected] What information will I need to provide to include Single Homeless Project in my Will? Read more When you speak with a solicitor, you’ll need to provide them with the following information: Charity Address Single Homeless Project245 Gray’s Inn RoadLondonWC1X 8QYRegistered charity number: 287779 How do I choose a solicitor? Read more The cost of having a Will drawn up does vary so it’s worth shopping around. To find a trusted local solicitor, please visit The Law Society website.