We believe everyone should have a home. Our work is helping to make sure those who find themselves without one have the help needed to get back to independent living.
Remembering our charity in your will enables us to continue to provide shelter and support to someone who most desperately needs it.
We understand your loved ones come first
Providing for your family and loved ones is your priority, it ensures they are taken care of after you are gone.
However, once you’re happy you’ve made that provision, you have the opportunity to create another gift to help end homelessness for someone here in Northern Ireland.
I am so proud that my father left a gift to Simon Community NI in his will. He said that providing a home to his family was so important to him throughout his life that, after making provisions for his children, he wanted to make sure he could help another family have one too.
James’ daughter, Anna – Co L/Derry
How your legacy can help
Northern Ireland is facing a homelessness and housing crisis. 55,500 people – including 5,100 children – are officially classified as homeless. That's one in every 34 people. Our charity sees the devastating impact homelessness has on young people, families and people with poor mental health.
Your gift will help support our vital work, including:
- Over the past 12 months, our free support line has received a staggering 16,000 calls from people who are homeless or worried about losing their home.
- 463, safe beds for approximately 3,000 people each year
- 3 bespoke young people's projects supporting 16-21 year olds
- Specialist mental health and addictions teams addressing causes of homelessness.
How to leave a gift to help Simon Community NI.
If you would like to leave a gift to help the work of Simon Community, there are three main ways to do this:
A share of your estate. This can be a percentage of your estate once your loved ones are provided for, or it can be a specific percentage of your entire estate. As this gift is a proportion of your estate it keeps pace with inflation.
Fixed sum of money. You can choose a fixed sum of money, also known as a pecuniary gift. You can choose any amount you like.
Gift a specific item. You may also choose to leave a particular item. Some people opt to leave an antique, a piece of jewellery or even their property to charity.
Our commitment to you
We understand that a donation in your will is a substantial gift and a very personal decision. Here are our promises to you if you are considering it:
- We will ensure your gift is used wisely and cost effectively so that it has the greatest impact
- We will use your information sensitively and keep you up to date on our work tackling homelessness
- We can arrange for you to meet staff about the work we do before making a decision
- We will respect your decision if you change your mind in the future
- We will treasure your life-changing gift.
Thank you for thinking of us
If you have any questions, please contact Harriett on 028 90232 882 or email legacy@simoncommunity.org
Together we can end homelessness in Northern Ireland.
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