Gifting in your Will
Leave a life-saving gift to your local air ambulance in your Will.
Gifting in your Will means that when our crew are called upon, your legacy will fly with them.
Thank you for your interest in giving a gift to the Great North Air Ambulance Service in your will. Any gift – however big or small – can make a real difference in the future, helping us continue our work and ensuring that we can be there for those who need us most.
Download our Brochure
With a gift to the Great North Air Ambulance Service in your Will, you can help us be there for the people who need us in the future.
Request Printed Brochure
If you would prefer to receive a printed version of our legacy brochure through the post, please complete your details here.
Use our Will-Writing Service
Make your free Will online or over the phone in as little as 30 minutes through our trusted partner, Farewill.
Our Promise To You
If you are considering remembering the Great North Air Ambulance Service in your Will, we promise you this:
- We’re here for you – we will answer any questions openly.
- We recognise your right to privacy – we will handle your enquiry with sensitivity and care.
- Your loved ones come first – we absolutely respect that and won’t try to change it.
- We value your gift, large or small – we will put it to use where it will have the greatest impact.
- You can always change your mind – this is a big decision, so please decide in your own time.
Did You Know?
How Your Gift Makes A Difference
It costs millions to keep our service operational every year. We are reliant upon charitable donations and require the support of the public to keep us flying.
Many aspects of an air ambulance service need constant funding, from the fuel for our fleet to specialist uniforms for our crew members. A wide variety of medical equipment is required to deliver many different life-saving interventions, some of which are single-use and need constant maintenance.
Your gift allows us to innovate and adapt our service so we can meet the needs of the region we serve. In recent years, we have:
- Invested in, and fitted specialist floats to our helicopters to ensure safe passage to and from the Isle of Man.
- Extended our service into the night and equipped our rapid response vehicles with kit for nighttime driving.
Do You Have Questions?
We know that giving a gift in your Will is something you’ll want to think about very carefully.
We’ve included some of our most commonly asked questions below, but if you have any other questions or need any help, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our Gifts in Wills Team, on legacy@gnaas.com or by calling 01325 487 263.
Why is it important to make a Will?
Your Will is one of the most essential documents you’ll ever write. It gives you peace of mind that your loved ones will be looked after and that your final wishes are respected. Once your family and friends have been included, a Will can also be a way for you to continue to support a cause that’s important to you.
What types of gifts can I give?
In the past, we have received gifts and pledges ranging from £50 to upwards of £480,000. Together, these gifts make a huge difference. The three most common types of gifts given are:
– Residuary is a percentage of your estate.
– Pecuniary is a fixed sum of money.
– Specific such as property, shares or jewellery.
You can read more about the types of gifts in our free legacy guide.
I’m an executor or solicitor. How can I get in touch?
If you’re an executor of a Will or solicitor acting on behalf of a GNAAS supporter, please contact us. We administer all legacies internally, so please get in touch if you have a gift that you need to pay in or have any questions.
The Impact of Gifting in your Will
Dave’s lasting legacy
Legacy donor
Dave Durant