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A guide to leaving a legacy in your will
About us
We receive lots of enquiries from our
supporters about how to leave a gift
to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
in their will so to help we have
produced this guide.
The Royal Marsden opened its doors
in 1851 as the world’s first hospital
dedicated to cancer treatment and
research. Today, together with its
academic partner, The Institute
of Cancer Research, the hospital
forms the largest comprehensive
cancer centre in Europe. We have an
international reputation for innovation
in the development of new anti-cancer
drugs and therapies and care and
facilities. This work influences how
cancer patients are treated and cared
for, not just at The Royal Marsden
but all over the world.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
supports this pioneering work.
Projects funded by the charity are
above and beyond standard NHS
provision and serve to enhance and
support the service. It is thanks to
our supporters that we are able to help
The Royal Marsden continue to push
boundaries and raise standards
of excellence.
Over the years, the charity has funded
a number of pioneering projects that
have helped to keep the hospital at the
forefront of cancer care. These have
set national standards of excellence
and improved cancer care and
treatment world wide. Your gift to
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
will ensure that together we can
keep making life better for people
with cancer, now and in the future.
A history of philanthropy
Since the hospital was founded it has relied heavily
on charitable support to ensure the provision of the very
best diagnosis, treatment and care for people affected
by cancer. It was Angela Burdett-Coutts, a leading
philanthropist of her era, whose gift enabled William
Marsden to buy the land and build the hospital in Chelsea.
We owe much to her early financial support, and it is this
tradition of generosity which enables The Royal Marsden
to continue to be a world-leader in cancer services.
Nurses on Wilson Ward
“The Royal Marsden is the best hospital for
treatment and support for people living with
cancer and their families. They are worldwide
leaders in cancer treatment and I am glad
to support such a worthwhile charity.”
Peter, supporter of
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
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How your legacy can help people
with cancer for years to come
By leaving a legacy to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
you are helping to ensure that future generations will
benefit from the very best that The Royal Marsden can
offer. Gifts in wills ensure that we are able to continue
to make a tangible difference to the way in which cancer
is treated and researched on a national and international
scale. It is thanks to our supporters that we have made real
progress in cancer care over recent years. One example
of this is the installation of the da Vinci Robot in 2007,
which was funded by the charity. Our robot was the first
in the UK and it is now performing pioneering surgery
on around 170 patients each year.
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The da Vinci S surgical robot
What legacy giving has helped
to achieve so far
The Oak Centre for Children and Young People is one
of the largest comprehensive cancer centres in Europe
for children and teenagers; the centre sees almost 600
inpatients and more than 5,000 day patients every year.
It is based in the heart of the hospital which means
our young patients benefit from a wealth of expertise
in the most comfortable surroundings possible.
The Centre for Molecular Pathology, our research centre
is designed to bring leading scientists together under
one roof, so that research discoveries can quickly
be converted into better ways to diagnose and treat
cancer in each individual person. In this way molecular
diagnostics has the potential to improve cure rates from
cancer on both a national and international scale.
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“The Oak Centre for Children and Young People offers
a bright and modern environment, with state-of-the-art
technology. The centre already had a fantastic medical
and nursing team, and the charity has helped us back
that up with fantastic facilities. We just wouldn’t have
been able to do it without them.”
Amber Conley, Matron
The Oak Centre for Children and Young People
What legacy giving has helped
to achieve so far
CyberKnife radiotherapy technology uses a robotic arm
to deliver high doses of radiotherapy to even the most
hard-to-reach tumours. The hospital is one of the
first London NHS Trusts to have installed CyberKnife,
putting The Royal Marsden in a position to lead
research into this form of treatment which has the
potential to influence international practise.
The Critical Care Unit at The Royal Marsden is the only
facility in the UK providing full intensive care exclusively
for cancer patients. The Unit is designed around patients
to optimise their experience and offer something beyond
standard NHS provision. With a high proportion of
single rooms, and a focus on space and natural light,
this project represents the best in intensive care facilities.
A cutting edge IT system has helped free up time for
healthcare professionals to care for patients.
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“The CyberKnife has x-ray cameras that monitor the
position of the tumour and sensors that monitor the
patient’s breathing which enables the robot to re-position
the radiotherapy beam in order to minimise damage to
healthy tissue. For example, lung tumours are not static,
they move as patients breathe. CyberKnife moves with
the patient’s breathing and can track a moving tumour.”
Dr Nick Van As, Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical lead for the CyberKnife project
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Leaving a gift in your will
By making a will you can ensure that your family and
friends will be looked after. It also allows you to remember
the causes that you care about. If you have decided to
support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity in this way
it is easier than you may think to make or update a will.
If, after you have remembered those important to you,
you would like to leave a gift to The Royal Marsden
Cancer Charity in your will we have put together
the following step by step guide to help you.
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Step 1
Updating or making a will
If you already have a will,
you can simply ask your solicitor
to add a codicil that specifies
your wish to leave a gift to
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
This is an extra clause that means
you don’t have to redraft the
whole document. We would always
recommend that you seek the advice
of a solicitor when writing your will
or adding new clauses to it.
Step 2
Putting together a list of
your assets and liabilities
Step 3
Choosing the type of gift
you want to leave
If you are writing a will for the
first time, you need to work out
what your estate is worth. Doing
this before you visit your solicitor
can help you to save time and
money. The types of things to
consider are your home and any
other property, jewellery and
other items of worth, stocks and
shares, and insurance policies.
The different ways to remember
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
in your will:
A specific amount of money
Pecuniary legacy
A particular item
Specific legacy
A percentage of your estate
Residuary legacy
This means that, however much
your estate is ultimately worth,
there will be a gift to your chosen
charity once you have made
specific provision for your loved
ones. Leaving this type of legacy
also means that you don’t have
to keep changing your will as
your circumstances change.
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Specific wording for your will
To ensure your wishes are followed exactly we
have prepared some sample wording for you to take
to your solicitor when writing or updating your will.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is governed by
an independent board of Trustees who meet regularly
to consider, determine and review the charity’s strategies
and policies, including the way in which unrestricted
funds are distributed and spent to best benefit
The Royal Marsden.
Unrestricted income allows us to plan, to budget
and to be able to continue our tradition of delivering
large and significant projects which change the
way cancer is researched and treated worldwide.
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A guide to leaving a gift in your will The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
If you would like to leave a gift to
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
in your will, it is important to
include our full name, address and
charity number, as shown below:
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Fulham Road
London, SW3 6JJ
Registered Charity
No.1095197
Sample wording to take
to your solicitor
I hereby bequeath to
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
– registered charity number 1095197,
based in the Fulham Road, London,
SW3 6JJ, – the sum of *
and I direct that the receipt of
the Director of Finance or other
approved officer shall be a good
discharge for such a legacy.
Non-specific legacies can be
applied to whichever area of
the charity is in most need at
the relevant time. However, we
recognise that individuals may
want to make a more specific
gift and this type of bequest
is, of course, welcomed.
Should you wish that the bequest
be used for a specific area of
treatment or research then this can
be done by inserting the words...
for the purpose of
...where the asterisk is placed.
Should you wish to leave
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
the whole or part of the residue
of your estate it is best to consult
your solicitor.
It is important that you
include the following
clause in your will
If at my death any charity named
as beneficiary in this will or any
codicil hereto has changed its
name or amalgamated with or
transferred its assets to another
body then my executors shall
give effect to any gift made to
such charity as if it had been
made (in the first case) to the
body in its changed name or
(in the second case) to the
body which results from such
amalgamation or to which such
transfer has been made.
Where only part of
residue is given, it is particularly
important to ensure that
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
receives that portion of the estate
free from Inheritance Tax.
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Our promise to you
We understand that not everyone
wants to tell us about their intention
to leave a legacy to The Royal Marsden
Cancer Charity. However, if you
would like to let us know, please fill
in the form at the back of this booklet.
We will treat this information with
absolute confidence and respect
and it will not lead to intrusive
communications or assumptions
about your future intentions which
of course may change with time.
We would like to be able to keep you
up to date with our latest news and
progress, and invite you to events from
time to time so that you know exactly
what is going on at the hospital. It is
important to us that you know exactly
how your support of the charity really
does make a difference to the patients
of The Royal Marsden.
Our dedicated legacy team is
here to support you
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity’s
legacy team are happy to answer any
questions you may have. They can
be contacted on 020 7808 2233 or by
email at [email protected]
“ I was impressed that
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
has been voted the most trusted
charity for the past two years.
I trust them to use my gift to make
a difference to people with cancer.”
Kate, supporter of
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Thank you
Thank you for your interest in remembering
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity in your will.
Your legacy will be a lasting gift which will help to keep
The Royal Marsden at the forefront of cancer research,
treatment and care, now and in the future. Legacy
gifts are vital to the future of the charity and enable
us to commit to the most ambitious and progressive
projects to ensure that The Royal Marsden is able to
continue its pioneering work for many years to come.
“When I decided to leave
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
a gift in my will they gave me friendly
help and advice. It was quick and simple
to arrange with my solicitor. It’s my
way of giving something back.”
Joanna, supporter of
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity’s
legacy team are happy to answer any
questions you may have. They can be
contacted on 020 7808 2233 or by email
at [email protected]
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The legacy team
The Royal Marsden
Cancer Charity
Fulham Road
London SW3 6JJ
Get in touch
Legacy gifts are vital to ensure that The Royal Marsden
remains as a centre of excellence in cancer treatment,
care and research, leading the way in pioneering
projects for the benefit not only of our patients, but
of cancer patients across the world for years to come.
If you need anymore information, or would like to know
more about our work, please complete and return the
form overleaf. If you would rather speak to the legacy
team, please contact them on 020 7808 2233 or by email
at [email protected]. You can also find more
details about The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
and gifts in wills at www.royalmarsden.org
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The legacy team
The Royal Marsden
Fulham Road
London SW3 6JJ
T 020 7808 2233
F 020 7808 2268
www.royalmarsden.org
[email protected]
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Registered Charity No. 1095197
A charitable company limited
by guarantee
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