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Leave a Gift in Your Will
Leaving a gift in your will to Gateshead Foodbank is a simple yet powerful way to make a lasting difference in our community. Your kindness today can help local people in crisis for years to come.
Why leave a Legacy?
Every week, we support individuals and families across Gateshead who are struggling to afford food and other essentials. A gift in your will helps us:
- Provide emergency food parcels to those in need
- Offer care, compassion, and support to local people facing hardship
- Work towards a future where everyone can afford to eat
No matter the size, your legacy gift helps ensure we can continue being there for anyone who needs us.
How to Leave a Gift
Including Gateshead Foodbank in your will is straightforward. Simply share the following information with your solicitor:
Charity name: Gateshead Foodbank
Registered charity number: 1161395
Address: Davidson Building, Swan Street, Gateshead, NE8 1BG
You can choose to leave:
- A fixed amount (known as a pecuniary gift)
- A percentage of your estate (a residuary gift)
- A specific item or asset
If you already have a will, your solicitor can easily add Gateshead Foodbank as a beneficiary through a simple amendment (codicil).
We’re Here to Help
If you’d like to talk about leaving a legacy gift, or would like sample wording to share with your solicitor, please get in touch.
Together, we can build a future where everyone in Gateshead has enough to eat, and end the need for food banks. 