A gift in your will can change lives now and for generations to come.
For over 50 years, Dublin Simon Community has been a shining light for people in a time of darkness. Our early years, starting out as a small group of likeminded, generous people who wanted to see a change in our community has forged the path to us being what we’re today. Our mission and values have never changed and we remain committed to our ambition to close the door on homelessness for everyone. That is what we our legacy to be and we believe that everyone, including our donors can be a apart of that.
Our legacies team are happy to help if you have any questions or would like any further information about leaving a gift in your will. Please contact Jack Lynch at 086 7877371 or legacies@dubsimon.ie to learn more about gifts in wills to Dublin Simon Community.
If you would like to learn more about how to include a gift in your will or for other legal queries, we advise you contact your solicitor directly.
Donations in memory of a loved one are a wonderful way of celebrating their life. It can be comforting to commemorate a loved one through whilst making a real difference to many people experiencing homelessness, in their name.
Many families request donations to Dublin Simon Community in lieu of flowers. The Funeral Director will arrange this kind gesture, so there is no burden on the family. You can let family and friends know about your decision by including information in the family notice of your loved one.
We are happy to help make donating in memory as easy as possible. If further contact from us is likely to cause distress, please notify us and we will respect your wishes.
An up-to-date will ensures your wishes for your family and any charities you support will be clearly understood. A solicitor will guide and advise you on all aspects of writing your will. You can find a local solicitor on the Law Society of Ireland’s website here: https://www.lawsociety.ie/find-a-solicitor or you can make your own will at www.lawonline.ie.
You will need the following details for your solicitor when making your will:
You can take ownership of what you leave behind to Dublin Simon Community to support the thousands of people who deal with homelessness everyday. You can choose to leave us a specific amount of money in your will or a share of your estate to us, which will be used to support the most vulnerable in our community. It is also possible to leave a specific item, such as property stocks, shares, furniture or jewellery.
Any gift, no matter how big or small, is hugely appreciated and will be put to best use in order to have a lasting impact on those experiencing homelessness.
Yes – updates to wills are common and easy to do, and your solicitor will help you do this.
Yes, Dublin Simon Community is committed to minimising our environmental impact and operating as sustainably as possible across all our services and activities. We’ve recently begun our ESG journey, taking active steps to ensure our services and operations are as sustainable as possible, while continuing to support those most in need.
