Addey left £200 to the poor of Deptford which was invested in land on Church Street and provided an income to maintain a school in Deptford; his will also mentioned London's Shipwrights Hall.
The act of Addey leaving a substantial amount to support the poor of Deptford led to the investment of £200 in land on Church Street, which enabled the establishment and upkeep of a local school. His will also highlighted his connection to London's Shipwrights Hall.