Include a Gift in your Will
Step back in time.
On the day the Mater opened its doors in 1861, the death rate in Dublin was the highest in all of Europe. Only the rich had access to healthcare.
But the Mater would be a hospital for the people. And from the very start – despite having so little themselves – the Mater has been powered by the kindness of the people of Ireland… caring people like you.
You carry that same spirit today.
And that’s why we hope you’ll consider a gift in your Will.
With a gift of any size in your Will, your compassion and empathy can live on between our wards and walls for the next 100 years.
Come with us on a journey...
Fill out our simple form below to receive your free digital download of ‘Saving Lives Since 1861…’ For more information about the history of your hospital and how a gift in your Will can help care for Ireland’s sick for the next 100 years.
Meet Séamus
Fill out your details in the form and our Legacy Manager Séamus will be in touch.
If you have any questions, you can email Séamus at soconghaile@materfoundation.ie
Your legacy gift will never be forgotten.
By remembering The Mater Hospital Foundation in your Will, you are helping to provide the vital care and kindness to support the life-changing work of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital.
Why Make a Will?
Making a Will is the best way of ensuring that your wishes are met, and the people and causes you care about are looked after.
To help you get started with writing a Will from the comfort of your own home, we’ve teamed up with FreeWill Ireland, and their online partner Last Will to provide you with a free online Will writing service.
If you are considering leaving a gift in your Will and would like to use this service, please email Séamus O’Conghaile at soconghaile@materfoundation.ie or call (01) 830 3482 to receive your unique weblink for your free Will.
You will also receive a simple Will Guidance document by return email.
FAQs about your gift in Will and the FreeWill Service
You can find information before starting your Will by clicking here. Along with your voucher code, we will also send you a guidance document to help you prepare.
No. Your Will is your business so it’s entirely up to you whether you choose to leave us a gift or not.
Unless you tell us, we won’t know you have left a gift until the time comes for your Will to be read. It is always lovely to hear from supporters so we can thank you for your gift and stay in touch, but that is up to you. There is a tick box option in the Will so that we can take note of all bequests made – but people are identified from so doing.
Including a gift to The Mater Hospital Foundation in your Will does not make it a binding commitment while you are still alive. You can change your mind and amend your Will again at any time.
Yes, you can use your own solicitor to draw up your Will, although it’s unlikely to be free to do so. Simply tell them you want to include a gift (residuary or cash) to The Mater Hospital Foundation in your Will, and they will arrange it for you. Once completed, we would be grateful if you could let us know so that we can thank you, but you are under no obligation to do so.
If you have already written a Will and would like to leave a gift, you can create a codicil with your solicitor, which simply allows you to update part of your Will.
Our organisation details for your solicitor are as follows:
Charity Name: The Mater Hospital Foundation
Registered Offices: 53-54 Eccles Street, Dublin 7, D07 KH4C
Registered Charity Number: 9768
Revenue CHY Number: 6830
CRO: 108518
Contact Séamus today about including a gift in your Will to The Mater Hospital Foundation or about the FreeWill Service. You can call Séamus at (01) 830 3482 or email soconghaile@materfoundation.ie.
Thank you for your careful consideration.