Page 56 • The HERALD • 11th May 2023 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your communityv ASK A PROFESSIONAL Saints Fundraisers Score a Helping Hand fromMeachers Meachers Global Logistics is providing free storage to a Southampton fundraising organisation so it can use more of its hard-earned funds to support the positive work it does in the local community. Saints Disabled Supporters’ Association (SDSA) was set up in 2010 and aims to promote the welfare of Southampton FC’s disabled supporters. A er expansion saw it needing to move to rented storage to hold its display equipment and promotional items, Meachers stepped in to o er it free storage space at its Nursling warehouse. Gary Whittle, Commercial Director at Meachers, said: “We were introduced to the SDSA through our association with the Saints Foundation, which Meachers is a proud patron. Times are hard right now and fundraisers especially are finding it tough. We are delighted to be able to support the SDSA and help it allocate funds to where they can make the biggest impact. We’ve agreed to hold the stock for as long as we are making a positive contribution to their work.” Paul Lucas, SDSASecretary, added: “We are so grateful to Gary and the team at Meachers for their support. This will have a positive impact on our association. It will allow us to direct more funds to helping those we support and give us the confidence that we have enough storage space to support our work now and in the future.” For more information about Meachers, visit: www.meachersglobal.com To nd out more about the SDSA and its work, visit: saintsdsa.org.uk What Happens If We All Die Together? by Heritage Will Writing Tragedies happen, I’m afraid. Just pick up any newspaper or watch the news on TV. Yes, the chances of you personally being involved are low. But planning for all eventualities can at least ease some of the pain of those you leave behind. Something o en overlooked in do-it-yourself wills is a residue clause. But it’s a subject close to the heart of any decent will writer. You may have made speci c bequests but what happens to the remainder? And what happens if a named bene ciary dies before you or at roughly the same time? Your will should re ect this. For example, if a bene ciary dies, the bequest passes to their children or grandchildren. We always recommend a third or fourth residue backup clause. If no family members survive, you may want your estate to pass to friends or a charity. Without a residue clause, the rules of intestacy apply to any money or possessions remaining. And that could mean part of your estate not going to whom you intended. Friends and charities would certainly be frozen out. Make sure your will covers all eventualities by contacting Heritage Will Writing on 023 8087 9243. Left to Right: Paul Lucas, SDSA Secretary; Gary Whittle, Meachers Commercial Director; Ange Lucas, SDSA Memberships; Mike Field, SDSA Treasurer Oakhaven Business Club Networking Events Oakhaven Business Club runs regular networking events with local businesses across the New Forest, Waterside and Totton. Businesses can pay-as-you-go per person per session, or become an annual member for £250 with additional bene ts. e next event is due to take place on Thursday18thMay 7am-9am Totton Business Breakfast at Hanger Farm Arts Centre in collaboration with e Minstead Trust (FREE). On Thursday 22nd June 5.30pm-7.30pm is a Pizza & Prosecco/Peroni networking at Oakhaven Hospice £25pp and on 17th August 5pm-7pm £15pp Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting at Vibrant Brewery on the Waterside. For more information or to book onto one of the networking events please visit: www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/oakhaven-business-club
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