Wills and Legacies

We thank you for considering this possible means of supporting the parish.

God bless you!

— Fr. Tom

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How to Leave a Legacy to the Parish in Your Will

A legacy, also known as a bequest, is a simple gift made in your will to a person or organisation (such as a charity).

If you would like to include a gift to the parish in your will, please provide your solicitor or will-maker with the following details:

• Name: Portsmouth Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust

• Address: St Edmund’s House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3QA

• Charity Number: 246871

Your solicitor will assist with the appropriate wording based on the type of gift you wish to leave.

You can choose to leave a gift to either the parish or the Diocese. In both cases, the gift must be made to the Trustees of the Diocesan Trust, as the Diocese is the registered charity and legacies for charitable purposes are exempt from inheritance tax. The Bishop is the senior Trustee of the Diocesan Trust. However, if you wish your gift to benefit the parish specifically, your solicitor can use the specific wording to ensure this.