Legacies

We are so grateful to every individual that wants to leave a gift to us in their will. No matter the size, every gift enables us to continue providing outstanding care and support for children with cerebral palsy, chromosome abnormalities and rare genetic disorders, and their families.

When creating your will, we recommend using a legally qualified will writer, so that the wording is precise and you can ensure that your true intentions are carried out. Slater and Gordon lawyers are generously providing a free will service for our families and supporters.

Leave a legacy of love

By including a gift to Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity in your will, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of the children we support. Your kindness today can transform a child’s tomorrow, ensuring our vital work continues and providing hope and support for future generations of children with motor learning impairments.

Our legacy giving guide provides you with further information on how to leave a gift in your will, and how your legacy can make a real impact on the futures of children with cerebral palsy, chromosome abnormalities and rare genetic disorders – because every child deserves a tomorrow.

Find out more!

A young boy with cerebral palsy sat on an inflatable ball.

How to leave a gift in your will

Leaving a gift in your will is entirely your decision and we are so grateful for every gift we receive. Our pledge to you is that 100% of your gift will benefit a child in our care. There are many ways you can leave a gift, including a pecuniary gift, residuary gift or a specific wish. You may wish to share the wording below with your solicitor:

For a pecuniary gift:

I give free of tax to Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity (registered charity number 1089657), Rennie Building, Haywards Heath Road, Chailey, East Sussex. BN8 4EF the sum of £______ (insert figures and words) to be used for its general charitable purposes and
I declare that the receipt of the CEO or other approved officer shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors.

For a residuary gift:

I give all (or a ______% share) of the residue of my estate to Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity (registered charity number 1089657), Rennie Building, Haywards Heath Road, Chailey, East Sussex. BN8 4EF to be used for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the CEO or other approved officer shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors.

For a specific wish:

I give free of tax to Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity (registered charity number 1089657), Rennie Building, Haywards Heath Road, Chailey, East Sussex. BN8 4EF the sum of £______ (insert figures and words) with the wish that it be used to support ______ (insert area of work, service) and I declare that the receipt of the CEO or other approved officer shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors.

Your kindness today can change lives tomorrow…

Your generosity will help us secure the charity’s future for generations to come – helping families to access life-changing support and giving children a brighter future.

We are incredibly grateful for your consideration – your legacy will live on through the lives of children with cerebral palsy, chromosome abnormalities and rare genetic disorders. If you would like further information on how to leave a gift in your will, you can either contact the team for an informal chat or check out our free will service kindly facilitated by our legal partner Slater and Gordon.

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A young girl with a genetic disorder on an inflatable ball.

The heart of our charity

All the consultants in the neonatal unit said repeatedly, ‘early intervention is key’ which is why we feel so strongly that all children like Jothi need access to support like we have with Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity.

– Jothi’s Mum, Kate

Born by emergency c-section at 32 weeks, Jothi spent his first 24 hours on a ventilator and the first 93 days of his life in the neonatal intensive care unit. His personal growth since coming to DVLCC is remarkable.

Jothi, 5 years old

Jothi holding a microphone in a conductive education session.

Albert has come on leaps and bounds. Now, our little boy runs around the park, which we never thought would happen. Without the help of the charity, he just wouldn’t be where he is now.

– Lisa, Albert’s mum

Born prematurely at 25 weeks, Albert had a tough start in life. After using all the services at DVLCC, Albert is about to start school!

Albert, 4 years old

A young boy walking along the road in a supported walker.

We cannot believe the difference in Lillyanna since she started at the Dame Vera Lynn Charity. We will be forever grateful for the help of this incredible charity.

– Lillyanna’s mum, Rebecca

Lillyanna was 5 years old when her parents discovered DVLCC. She struggled with crawling, standing up and walking independently, in her short time with us she has made amazing progress.

The heart of our charity

All the consultants in the neonatal unit said repeatedly, ‘early intervention is key’ which is why we feel so strongly that all children like Jothi need access to support like we have with Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity.

Jothi, 5 years old

Albert has come on leaps and bounds. Now, our little boy runs around the park, which we never thought would happen. Without the help of the charity, he just wouldn’t be where he is now.

Albert, 4 years old

We cannot believe the difference in Lillyanna since she started at the Dame Vera Lynn Charity. We will be forever grateful for the help of this incredible charity.

Lillyanna, 6 years old

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