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Wills and legacies

It’s a difficult subject, but thinking about your will can offer peace of mind to your family and friends, and can help them to carry out your wishes. It’s never too late to make a valuable difference to others when you leave a legacy in your will to Devon Air Ambulance.

Leaving a legacy that will make a positive impact on the lives of others is also a fantastic way to celebrate your life and ensure that an essential lifesaving service is available for generations to come.

  • All gifts and legacies left to registered charities are free from Inheritance and Capital Gains Tax. You can help others by leaving a lasting legacy - and save Tax - by leaving us a gift
  • Legacies and donations are essential in maintaining and improving our essential service
  • Legacies are a wonderful opportunity to do something positive in your lifetime to make an invaluable contribution to our work in the future. 

We understand that we only receive this special donation because of someone’s loss. That’s why we always endeavour to respond to these sorts of donations, and the families making them, with sensitivity, care and compassion.

If it were not for our founder's own story of personal loss then Devon Air Ambulance wouldn't exist. Read her story here.

We've answered some of your most frequently asked questions about leaving a legacy below (scroll down).

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Answers to your questions about wills

Wills Month: A lasting legacy: Our founder's story

Wills Month: What do those who are remembering us in their wills say?

Wills Month: A chat with legal mind, Ian Hunt, about why he's donating his support

Wills Month: You don't have to be a medic to save a life

Wills Month: Talk to family, talk to friends, then talk to a solicitor

Wills Month: Your legacy can help a loved one and the loved ones of others

Wills Month: The lifeline of a DAA supporter

Setting up a donations page in memory of a loved one

IIf you would like to set up a charitable fund in memory of someone then creating a JustGiving page is a good way to do so.

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Helicopter at sunset or sunriseIf you are considering setting up a fundraising event in memory of someone, you can do so easily by setting up a JustGiving page, VirginMoneyGiving page, or your desired donations platform. You may want to attach your activity to a particular 'in memory' event, such as a reception, or simply request donations in memory of your loved one to this page. 
There are all sorts of ways to serve the memory of a loved one by serving charity. Take a look

Published: 29th January, 2018

Updated: 13th March, 2019

Author: Naomi Palmer

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Donations instead of flowers

Making a charitable donation is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to flowers

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We have found that more mourners are asked to make a donation to the deceased’s favourite charity instead of buying flowers. This is a wonderful way to honour the memory of a love one that makes a huge difference to us at the same time. Find out about ways to donate

Published: 29th January, 2018

Updated: 13th March, 2019

Author: Naomi Palmer

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How to support Devon Air Ambulance in your Will

Remembering a charity in your will is straightforward.

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We recommend you visit a solicitor to make a Will, or make an amendment to your existing Will. If you simply want to add on a legacy, this could be done by drawing up what is known as a Codicil. This is then simply kept with the original copy of your Will. Your solicitor will request the following information from you:

  • Name of the Charity: Devon Air Ambulance Trust 
  • Charity's Address: 5 Sandpiper Court, Harrington Lane, Exeter, EX4 8NS 
  • Charity's  Registration Number: Registered Charity No: 1077998 

Scroll up to read some of the articles that give you further insight into writing your will, and look out for Will's Month in November each year for a chance to support Devon Air Ambulance when you write your will. 

If you would like further information, please contact us at [email protected]

Published: 29th January, 2018

Updated: 15th January, 2021

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