Information for solicitors and executors

If you are an executor for someone who has left a gift in their Will to ellenor, or are administering a Will, we are here to help you. Although we cannot give legal advice, we understand there can be a lot involved in the process, and so please feel warmly welcomed to get in touch if there is anything we can support you with. 

You may find the following information helpful -  

Our charity details 

Registered name: ellenor, Charity number: 1121561 (United Kingdom),

Address: ellenor, Coldharbour Road, Gravesend, Kent. DA11 7HQ


When paying in a legacy gift, we ask for the following details (this is to ensure we meet compliance requirements) - 

  • The full name and address of the person who left the gift to ellenor in their Will. 
  • Their date of death. 
  • Your contact details so that we can confirm safe receipt of the payment.  

In addition -  

If the gift is a percentage or share of an estate (known as a residuary gift) we also require – 

  • A full copy of the Will.  
  • A copy of the Grant of Probate notice. 
  • Copies of the draft and final estate accounts.  

If the gift is a sum of money (known as a pecuniary gift) we also require – 

  • A copy of the Will (or the clause in the Will that mentions the gift to ellenor).  

Payment information 

Sending in a Cheque: 

You can send a cheque made payable to ‘ellenor’ to: 

ellenor Coldharbour Road 
Gravesend 
Kent 
DA11 7HQ 

Making a Bank Transfer: 

If you would prefer to pay the legacy gift directly into our bank account, please contact our Supporter Care team who will be able to provide you with the necessary information.  

Contact details -  

We can be reached on 01322 626509 or via supportercare@ellenor.org. With thanks in advance for all your help.