At SSJ, we understand that who you choose to remember in your Will is a very private matter. Many people will want to make sure that their family and friends are provided for first. But when you have done this, you may also like to consider leaving a legacy which will improve the lives of homeless and vulnerable people in Southampton and the surrounding area for years to come.
For many people, leaving a gift to a charity in their will is a natural extension of the support they have shown during their lifetime. Legacies are so important to us, because with these special gifts we know that we will be able to continue providing the best possible support to Southampton’s range of homeless and vulnerable people in the future.
Legacy donations give us a wonderful opportunity to improve our services and set up new projects that we simply cannot fund any other way. A legacy might allow us to transform some of the rooms at our hostels. Or we could use it to give our residents the chance to enjoy sports sessions, art classes, day trips and other activities which so many of us may take for granted. Whatever it is used for, you can be confident that your legacy will make a real and enduring difference.
If you feel that you would like to support SSJ in this way, we would advise that you contact your solicitor who will be able to give you guidance and advice. There is no specific wording that we require – however, you should include our charity number: 1043664. If you have any questions about supporting SSJ’s work with a legacy, please do not hesitate to contact the fundraising department on 023 8063 4596.
Carl’s Story
Carl’s marriage ran into difficulties because of his excessive drug taking and aggressive behaviour. He and his wife Joanne were arguing constantly, and eventually their relationship broke down altogether. Carl left the family home, and found that he had nowhere else to go.
When Carl arrived at St James’ Lifeskills Service, he was determined to do whatever he had to do to repair his marriage and return back home. With support from his key worker, Carl began to attend the Bridge - our drug support service. Carl’s GP also referred him into a counselling service to help him manage his anger.
Carl made great progress. He managed to reduce his drug taking dramatically, and as Joanne saw the progress Carl was making she gradually felt able to trust him again. Thanks to his hard work and determination, and the support of our staff, Carl was able to repair his marriage, and is now back at home once more.
Please donate and support us so that we can help other people like Carl.
