A small gift in your Will can make a big impact for generations to come.
By leaving a gift in your Will to Well Foundation, you’ll create a ripple of impact, providing better healthcare for local children, parents and grandparents at North Shore and Waitākere Hospitals for years to come.
It’s a wonderful way to give back to the hospitals that have cared for you and your family – and help provide exceptional care for the next generation .
You don't need to leave a large amount to have a lasting impact. Find out more and join a community of ordinary people committed to leaving an extraordinary legacy.
Even 1% can have a lasting impact.
You don't need to be wealthy to leave a gift in your Will to Well Foundation.
After taking care of the people who matter most to you, you might consider leaving a small percentage of your estate to support your local hospitals.
Even 1% could help children, parents and grandparents in your community receive better care for years to come.
What could your gift help provide for the future?
Our local hospitals have been there for so many of us. They've cared for our children, helped our parents and grandparents, and supported friends and neighbours through some of life's toughest moments.
Every dollar you leave stays local, helping fund important projects and improvements at North Shore and Waitākere Hospitals that government funding doesn't always cover.
It could mean more comfortable spaces where families can stay together, welcoming treatment areas for children, lifesaving equipment for newborn babies, or new technology and specialist training to help doctors and nurses provide exceptional care.
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.
Leaving a gift in your Will to the Well Foundation is one of the most powerful ways to give back to the Hospitals that care for your 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 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.
FAQs
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Every dollar you leave to Well Foundation stays local, supporting projects that improve healthcare at North Shore and Waitākere Hospitals.
Your gift can help provide things government funding doesn't always cover, from lifesaving medical equipment and improved treatment spaces to specialist training and new technology.
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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.
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Not at all. You don't even need to tell us you've included Well Foundation in your Will.
However, if you're happy to let us know, we'd love the opportunity to thank you personally. It also helps us plan for the future.
You never need to disclose the amount, and any information you choose to share will be treated confidentially.
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Absolutely! You don't need to leave a large gift to help improve healthcare for local families.
Even leaving just 1% of your estate can help Well Foundation provide better hospital care for future generations.
Every gift is valued, regardless of its size.
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.”
