A gift in your Will can help future generations of children across Leeds experience safety, adventure, belonging and the chance to simply enjoy being children.
After providing for the people you love, leaving a gift to Leeds Children’s Charity in your Will is a lasting way to support children facing poverty, disadvantage and difficult circumstances.
Your legacy could help make sure that children in Leeds continue to have somewhere safe to sleep, space to play, opportunities to explore nature and the chance to discover what they can achieve.
Every child deserves the chance to feel safe, enjoy childhood and believe in their future.
Yet one in four children in Leeds lives in poverty. For some children, opportunities that others take for granted – including safe outdoor space, time to play, nutritious food and positive experiences – can be out of reach.
At Leeds Children’s Charity, we provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can step away from everyday pressures and experience something different.
At Lineham Farm, children can:
A gift in your Will can help us continue providing these experiences for children across Leeds for generations to come.
We currently support up to 3,000 children every year through residential and day experiences at Lineham Farm. Our work creates immediate experiences of safety, happiness and belonging while helping children build confidence, resilience and aspiration.
For some children, a stay at Lineham Farm provides something as simple – and important – as a warm bed, a hot meal and time away from everyday pressures.
“I had my own bed. I don’t have one at home.”
Through climbing, cycling, team challenges and outdoor adventure, children can try something new, experience success and build belief in themselves.
One child who had experienced significant trauma arrived feeling withdrawn and hopeless. During his stay, staff saw a shift in his confidence and willingness to take part.
Back at school, his teacher noticed improvements in his resilience and ability to manage frustration.
For some children, Lineham Farm is their first chance to experience ordinary moments of childhood free from responsibility or fear.
It could be climbing a wall, seeing a deer, toasting marshmallows around a campfire, caring for an animal or simply laughing with friends.
These aren't just happy moments. They can be building blocks for confidence, resilience, trust and aspiration.
Your gift can help keep Lineham Farm available to children who need a safe place to experience adventure, build confidence and simply enjoy being children.
£126
could cover the full cost of one child staying at Lineham Farm for one night.
£252
could cover two nights for one child.
£630
could cover five nights for one child.
£1,260
could cover 10 child-nights of residential provision.
Every legacy gift contributes to the wider cost of creating these experiences – from safe accommodation and nutritious food to skilled staff, activities, safeguarding and maintaining our 120-acre site.
Your legacy could help make sure that children facing hardship continue to have somewhere safe to stay, space to explore and opportunities to discover what they can achieve.
We are committed to being transparent about how gifts are used and the outcomes they help us achieve. Speak to our Legacy Team about your wishes
Speak to usThere are several ways you can leave a gift to Leeds Children’s Charity.
A residuary gift is a percentage or share of what remains of your estate after debts, expenses and other gifts have been paid.
For many supporters, this can be a meaningful way to leave a legacy while continuing to provide for family and loved ones.
A pecuniary gift is a fixed sum of money left to the charity in your Will.
You can choose an amount that feels right for you and your circumstances.
A specific gift is a particular item or asset left to the charity, such as property, shares or another valuable possession.
Your solicitor or professional Will adviser can help you decide which type of gift is appropriate for your circumstances.
Leaving a gift in your Will can be straightforward.
If you don't already have a Will, consider speaking to a solicitor or professional Will-writing service. If you already have one, you may be able to update it to include Leeds Children’s Charity. Your Will is an important legal document, so we recommend taking professional advice about your individual circumstances.
You can leave a residuary, pecuniary or specific gift. You remain in control of your Will and can review it as your circumstances change.
When making or updating your Will, please use our full legal name:
Leeds Children’s Charity
Registered Charity Number: 1177062
Lineham Farm
Swan Lane
Eccup
Leeds
LS16 8AZ
You don't have to tell us that you have included a gift in your Will. However, if you choose to let us know, we'd love to thank you and understand your wishes. This also gives us the opportunity to keep you updated about the difference your support is making.
Let us know
A gift of any size can become part of something that lasts well beyond your lifetime.
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