Legacy Action Week returning to Winchester next week

Legacy Action Week, from April 20 to 24, highlights the impact of such donations on community organisations.

The initiative is a collaboration by eight Winchester-based charities: Play to the Crowd, Winchester Hospice, Trinity Winchester, Friends of the Family, St John's Winchester, Winchester GoLD, Winchester Youth Counselling, and Winchester and District Young Carers.

The events, across Winchester city centre, will showcase the work of these charities and provide information on gift-making and legacy giving.

Among the planned activities is "The Later Years" on Monday, a guide to later life, explaining steps older people can take to organise their affairs.

Winchester Youth Counselling will host a mental health walk on Tuesday, offering an opportunity to learn about the charity's work.

Also on Tuesday, people can meet those supported by Trinity at the "See Trinity. Leave a legacy of hope" event.

Wednesday will see a series of "DEDTALKS", where people can drop in for expert advice and short talks on the process of making a will.

On Friday, the "Stories We Leave Behind: Remembering a Charity in Your Will" event will offer guidance from legal and financial experts on legacy giving.

Friends of the Family will host a drop-in coffee morning and talk on the importance of making a will.

Winchester Hospice will also provide tea and cake at their "Tea @ 3" event, where the team will talk about the care the hospice provides.

More information about the events and the charities involved can be found at legacyactionweek.com.