Leaving a gift in your will is one of the most meaningful ways you can support Step One Charity.
Every day, our dedicated team of mental health nurses, support workers, occupational therapists and trainers work tirelessly to support people’s mental health and wellbeing, empowering them to lead full and meaningful lives. Gifts in wills help us to continue to provide these vital services and to support even more people in the future.
Leaving a gift to a charity in your will has many benefits, both to you and to the charity you choose, which is why more and more people are choosing to donate in this way. Not only are you making sure that a charity close to your heart is able to continue their valuable work, you are also reducing your taxable assets, potentially reducing your overall inheritance tax rate.
A gift in a will, or ‘legacy’ is not taxable, which means that 100% of your gift will go to the charity of your choice. This makes it one of the most effective ways of donating to a charity as there are very limited expenses on either side – especially if you participate in our ‘Make a Will Week’ in February 2024 which offers you the opportunity to create or update your will for free in exchange for a suggested donation to Step One Charity.
We provide essential services to approximately 700 people per year who may have a mental health problem, a learning disability, or who may be neurodivergent.
At present, gift in wills help Step One to deliver approximately 33 mental health self-management courses for up to 365 people in Devon with mental health problems. There are approximately 416,755 adults in need of support across the county.
Leaving a gift in your will is a simple and easy way to make a lasting difference. It also allows 100% of your donation to reach us, making it the most effective way to donate.
With powerful outcomes such as reduced isolation, increased resilience, confidence, a sense of hope and self-esteem for participants, our BeWell service will continue to drive transformative change across the mental health support landscape in Devon.
Your gift could provide training and development opportunities for our staff to provide the best possible support.
Your gift can help to rebuild hope after crisis or to cope with daily activities.
Your gift could provide peer support activities such as a wellbeing walking group for people at risk of mental health crisis.
“I think it’s really important to leave money to charities that are going to help people in the long-term. It’s not just about leaving money, but actually it’s about leaving a legacy to other human beings and doing something for them that will enable them to lead a better life going forward.”
Becky has struggled with anxiety and depression for many years. After reaching out for some support through our BeWell service through self-help courses and our Tuesday craft peer support group, Becky’s mental health improved and the group has become part of her life.
We are extremely grateful to anyone who chooses to support us in this way. We understand that making a will or changing an existing one might seem complicated, but it’s easier than you might think. These simple steps will help guide you through the process:
Consider who or what you would like to make a gift to
Choose your solicitor and executor
Make sure the details of your beneficiaries are up to date
Write down your wishes and sign with your chosen legal representative
If you wish, you can notify any chosen charity
