Help and information for Executors and Solicitors administering a Will
We understand that being given the responsibility of administering the gift of a loved one, whilst also dealing with their death, can be very difficult.
That is why we are here to support and help you in whatever way we can.
Thanks to your loved one, who made the incredibly generous decision to leave a gift to Helen & Douglas House in their Will, we are able to help support 1 in 5 of the children who use our services.
On this page you will find details that can help as you start the process of administering and delivering the final wishes of your loved one. If there is any information you can’t find, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Gift in Wills Team who are on hand to help.
Are you a Solicitor administering a client’s estate? Contact us at [email protected]
Support & guidance for Lay Executors
We know that for many lay executors, they won’t have had experience in administering an estate. That is why we have put together this helpful guide for you to use as you navigate through the process.
You can either download a copy or request that we pop one in the post to you. Contact us at [email protected].
You can also visit the Institute of Legacy Management (ILM) website for further guidance. Read ILM Guidance
How to pay a legacy gift
We would ask that whatever way you decide to send your loved one’s legacy gift, please get in touch with us in the first instance. We can provide you with an appropriate reference to use and check that we have all the information required.
By post
If you’d like to send the gift by post, please send a cheque to:
Helen & Douglas House
14a Magdalen Road
Oxford
OX4 1RW
Bank Transfer
You can transfer the legacy gift directly into our bank account. Please contact us before making the payment so that we can provide you with an appropriate reference to use.
Our bank details are:
Name: Helen & Douglas House
Bank: NatWest
Address: 40 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3HA
Account No: 84326735
Sort Code: 60-70-03
Our Charity Details
Helen & Douglas House
14A Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RW
Registered Charity Number: 1085951
Contact us
We are here to help you every step of the way, so please don’t hesitate to contact us.
You can reach our Gift in Wills Team on 01865 799150 or by emailing [email protected]
We are Helen & Douglas House
Situated in Oxford, Helen & Douglas House helps local families cope with the challenges of looking after a baby or child with life-limiting and terminal conditions. Our hospice is a homely and comforting environment where families can be cared for and spend precious time together creating memories in their last days, weeks, months or years together.
Because of the thoughtfulness of someone like your loved one, we are able to continue providing this vital support to the children and families who need us.