When you leave a gift in your Will to Hackney Foodbank, you’re helping to ensure we can alleviate hunger in the community and change lives for the better.

As well as funding emergency food, it allows our caseworker team to help visitors become more financially resilient.

For over 13 years, Hackney Foodbank has been here for people experiencing hunger in the community, treating our visitors with care and respect and helping them on to brighter futures.

Any gift, whatever the size

Every pound you bequeath has the potential to create £6 of additional income and support in the form of benefits, grants and debt-relief secured by our team

A gift in your Will to Hackney Foodbank is an incredible way to provide lasting support for the community.

By remembering us in your Will, you’ll ensure we can continue to be here for as long as we’re needed.

We are here to help

Leaving a gift in your Will to Hackney Foodbank is a very personal and important decision and we are here to help. Our team can offer support and guidance about your gift.

If you would like to speak to someone about your gift, please email jenna@hackneyfoodbank.org.uk or call 020 7254 2464. We will be more than happy to help.

If you decide to remember Hackney Foodbank in your Will, we’d love to hear from you. Not only will this help us make plans for our future, it also means we can thank you properly for your support. Anything you tell us will be confidential and not legally binding.

 

How to leave your legacy

If you would like to leave a gift in your Will to our charity, we strongly recommend you speak to a solicitor to ensure that your wishes will be carried out as you intend.

You will need to take the following details with you:

Hackney Foodbank        
Registered address: Wally Foster Community Centre, Homerton Road, Hackney, E9 5QB.

Registered charity number 1149896)

If you’d like to speak to someone at Hackney Foodbank about gifts in Wills

Please reach out to our friendly team for an informal and confidential chat. Email jenna@hackneyfoodbank.org or call 020 7254 2464.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • To include Hackney Foodbank in your Will, please use our charity name, address and registered charity number to ensure your gift reaches us in the future:

    Hackney Foodbank        
    Registered address: Wally Foster Community Centre, Homerton Road, Hackney, E9 5QB
    Registered charity number: 1149896 (England and Wales)    

  • You can write a Will without a solicitor but we don’t recommend it.  Making a will without using a solicitor can result in mistakes or something not being clear, especially if you have several beneficiaries or your finances are complicated.

    Wills are legal documents that must be written correctly and signed in front of two independent witnesses. It’s recommended to work with a solicitor to ensure your Will is legally valid.

  • If you don’t yet have a Will or would like to update an existing Will, please use a solicitor or Will-writing service. A solicitor or legal adviser will ensure your Will is legal and valid.

  • Every gift, no matter the size, can help create stronger communities where no one needs to use a food bank. Consider what feels right for you after looking after your loved ones.

  • Please reach out to our friendly team for an informal and confidential chat. Email jenna@hackneyfoodbank.org or call 020 7254 2464.