Charity, Poole | Posted on September 16th, 2024 | return to news
Poole woman leaves £100,000 to the RNLI
Doreen Hogg, a staunch supporter of the RNLI had previously donated £1.5m to the RNLI to purchase a lifeboat.
Mrs Doreen Hogg, who donated £1.5m to the RNLI for a lifeboat in honour of her husband, has left the charity a further £100,000 in her will.
Mrs Hogg, who lived in Poole with her late husband Archie, arranged the legacy through solicitor Malcolm Scott Walby, who is a trustee of her estate.
Mr Scott Walby, a consultant solicitor at Ellis Jones Solicitors, presented the donation at a wake at the RNLI headquarters in Poole following Mrs Hogg’s funeral.
He said: “Doreen and Archie were dedicated supporters of the RNLI for many years.
“It means that lives can continue to be saved at sea for many years to come, thanks to her benevolence.”
Six in 10 of the RNLI’s lifeboat launches are funded through legacy gifts.
A spokesperson for the RNLI said: “Without the generosity of people like Doreen, we simply couldn’t keep our lifesaving service running.
“Anyone can leave a gift to the RNLI in their will, and we are thrilled that Doreen chose to support us with donations in her lifetime, through her trust and in her legacy.
“The £100,000 donation has come from the will trust that Doreen set up after her legacy to give a regular income to the RNLI and we are very grateful to her.”
Doreen and Archie were both great lovers of the sea, spending much time on the water.
Doreen was the guest of honour when the vessel was named ‘RNLB Ettrick Shepherd Hogg Hardie’ at a ceremony at the RNLI headquarters in 2021.
Doreen and Archie were also enthusiastic members of the Bournemouth Caledonian Society. Four friends from the group who knew Archie joined Doreen when she attended the naming ceremony, which included a piper, brass band and sea shanties. A minister conducted an open-air service before champagne was poured over the bow.
Doreen, who lived in a flat overlooking Poole Harbour, died aged 91 earlier this year. Her funeral was held at Poole Crematorium.
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