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Your legacy.
Their future.
A gift in your Will creates ripples of impact for generations to come.
Leaving a gift in your Will to the Well Foundation is one of the most powerful ways to give back to the Hospital that cares for our community - ensuring the people you love continue to receive the very best care through all of life's important moments.
Your gift in Will will help the Well Foundation deliver vital healthcare projects that sit beyond the reach of government funding - to transform the hospital experience for patients, the staff who care for them, and our wider community.
A gift in your Will isn't about what you leave - but what lives on.
What your legacy
can do.
Every gift in your Will (sometimes known as a bequest) large or small, helps drive meaningful advancements in your local hospital. Your gift can support patient and staff wellbeing, enable clinical innovation, fund state-of-the-art facilities, create spaces of comfort and dignity, and even launch pilot programmes that reach beyond the hospital walls.
It’s the people you love who will benefit from your generosity for years to come.
How to leave a gift in your Will:
Leaving a legacy is easier than you think — and the Well Foundation would be honoured to be considered in your Will.
We recommend talking to your loved ones first, before considering leaving a gift.
You can choose to leave:
A percentage of all of your estate
A percentage of all of the residue of your estate (after other gifts and clearance of debts are made)
A specified sum of money
A specific item such as property, shares or artwork
“I want our hospital to be fantastic and I know there is only so far government funding can reach. If I can help to bridge that gap - even in a small way, I’m all for it.”
Liz, local resident.
Liz and her family have spent a lot of time in Hospital with her son Matthew. For her, leaving a gift in her Will is a future-focused way to give back to a place that's given them so much.
“From surgeons to physios and nurses, everyone was highly skilled, caring and supportive. This gift honours that care – and my wonderful dad. It is my way of saying thank you.”
Glenn, an Aucklander now living in Melbourne.
Glenn left a bequest in memory of his dad, George, who had a long stay in North Shore Hospital after cancer surgery.
FAQs
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To make sure your generosity continues to meet future healthcare needs, the best gift for your local hospital is a general-purpose legacy that can be redirected toward the area of greatest need. However, if you would like to leave a legacy for a specific area or project please get in touch with us so we can ensure your wishes are met.
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Yes, absolutely leaving a gift in your will to advance healthcare in your community is a beautiful way to honour the memory of a loved one.
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No — it's entirely your choice. If you feel comfortable letting us know, we would love the opportunity to thank you personally and keep you updated on the difference gifts like yours are making. Any information you choose to share will be kept in complete confidence.
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Absolutely. Any discussions you have with us are treated with complete confidentiality. Your privacy and your intentions will be respected at all times.
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Yes. We completely understand that circumstances change. You can amend your Will at any time — your decision is entirely in your hands.
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Not at all. Every gift, big or small, makes a meaningful difference. Bequests of all sizes help us create ripples of positive change across our hospitals and communities.
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The Well Foundation is an independent charitable trust (Charities Registration Number CC32061) committed to strong governance through its independent Board of Trustees, which includes ex-officio members such as the hospital’s Director and Chief Medical Officer. The trustees bring diverse skills and expertise to ensure the foundation’s work aligns with donor intentions and that funds are used responsibly. The Foundation’s accounts are audited annually, with returns submitted to Charities Services for transparency. Additionally, operational support from Health New Zealand Waitematā enables the Well Foundation to maximise the impact of philanthropic donations by minimising overhead costs.m description
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Well Foundation is proud to partner with Footprint, New Zealand’s largest online Will provider. It only takes on average 15 minutes to complete online, with a full professional review, plus Footprint offers free physical Will storage and registers your Will on the New Zealand Will Registry. Visit https://partners.myfootprint.co.nz/well-foundation for more information.
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If you already have a Will, the addition of a gift can be easily made with a codicil. Please talk to your lawyer, or Will provider, for more details.
Suggested wording for your Will:
Residuary gift - “I give the residue (or % share of the residue) of my estate to the Well Foundation (registered charity number CC32061), for its general purpose, and I declare that a receipt given by the Treasurer or other proper officer of the Foundation shall be an absolute discharge to my Trustees.”
Precuniary gift – “I give to the Well Foundation (registered charity number CC32061), for its general purposes, the sum of (insert amount) and I declare that a receipt given by the Treasurer or other proper officer of the Foundation shall be an absolute discharge to my Trustees.”
Get in touch
For a confidential discussion about leaving a Gift in your Will, contact our team on 09 447 0138 or email bequests@wellfoundation.org.nz
Get in touch
For a confidential discussion about leaving a gift in your Will, contact our team on 09 447 0138 or email bequest@wellfoundation.org.nz
