St Barnabas is delighted to announce that they’ve been nominated for three awards at the Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards 2025, recognising and celebrating their outstanding achievement in the legacy sector.
The three nominations are for Internal Collaborations Champion, Best Free Will Service, and Best Start Up Legacy Programme.
Ellie Carter, Legacy and In Memory Manager at St Barnabas, says: “The internal collaboration between our Fundraising, and Welfare and Benefits Teams has been pivotal to our Legacy strategy, so it’s fantastic to recognise the amazing work they’ve done in ensuring everyone knows about our Will services.”
This internal partnership enhances the outreach regarding Legacy Giving and reinforces St Barnabas’ vision of dignity, compassion, and choice at the end of life.
Ellie adds: “Our efforts have been greatly supported by a dynamic and forward-thinking ambassador in the Welfare and Benefits Team – thank you, Chloe Pearson!”
The Best Free Will Service nomination recognises the free services St Barnabas provides for people wishing to write, amend, or seek advice about their Will.
This initiative not only supports their mission of delivering compassionate end-of-life care to those facing life-limiting illnesses but also helps generate vital income through Legacy Giving.
St Barnabas Hospice are also proud to be nominated for the Best Start Up Legacy Programme.
Ellie comments: “Over 18 months ago, we had no Legacy campaign or materials, despite it being one of our largest income streams. We partnered with Catsnake, the Legacy Giving experts, to create a fully comprehensive strategy.
Since then, we have built internal engagement, developed free Will offerings, conducted staff training, and created impactful marketing campaigns.”
Being shortlisted for Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards provides St Barnabas with an independent validation of their hard work and commitment to Legacy Giving.
The award entries were reviewed and assessed by a judging panel that includes some of the biggest names in Legacy Giving from across the sector. To be shortlisted as a finalist for these awards, despite tough competition from a pool of brilliant applications, is a mark of real achievement for St Barnabas.
The nominations are based on matching the criteria for Ambition, Excellence, Achievement and attributing scores against a transparent system aimed at recognising and rewarding inspirational Legacy teams and individuals.
Polly Avgherinos, CEO, MiExact, says: “We’re thrilled to congratulate St Barnabas Hospice on being recognised as a finalist in three categories at the upcoming Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards.
“We look forward to welcoming them to the ceremony in April, where we will gather to honour and celebrate the outstanding talent, dedication, and passion of those making significant contributions to the Legacy sector.”
The winners will be selected following a rigorous judging stage ahead of the Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards ceremony.
The selected winners will then be announced during a private ceremony at Hilton Bankside, London, on 24th April 2025.
To find out more about leaving a gift in your Will, or to sign up for one of St Barnabas’ Free Will Cafes, please visit: https://stbarnabashospice.co.uk/legacy/