Leave a gift in your will
Many of us hope that we leave a legacy of love, kindness and fond memories to our family, friends, other people we know or may have worked with; that when we are gone their memories of us make them smile. Leaving a gift in your will to charity is more than a donation, it is also part of your legacy.
Thank you for considering doing this.
We all want our lives to matter, and Christians seek to leave a legacy of love and kindness for our families, friends, and colleagues. Our goal is to live our lives as faithful servants of the Lord Jesus Christ. Through our service we want to help others see something of the glory and beauty of our Saviour. We give cheerfully to the Lord’s work, and if we are able to leave a gift in our will to support Christian work this too becomes part of our legacy.
But making a will is easy to put off—it’s an administrative effort, and possibly not something we would choose to think about much. However, without a will we may leave our loved ones facing uncertainty—a will helps ensure that our wishes are known and put into effect.
In recognition of this, we are partnering with the Free Wills Network for those who would like to plan ahead.
This offers you the opportunity to create or update your will at no cost, ensuring that your wishes are clearly stated, while also helping to secure the future of SASRA through a legacy gift if you wish.
How it works:
- You be given access to a qualified solicitor at no cost.
- You’ll be able to make a will that reflects your personal wishes (and include a gift to SASRA if you choose—no obligation)
Decisions about your will are important, and you may first want to discuss them with those who would be affected, but if you have any questions or would like to express an interest in using this service or leaving a gift in your will to SASRA, please don’t hesitate to contact us by email or on 03000 301 302.
Make a part of your life’s work a part in someone’s eternal life.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Making a will is simpler than you might think, though we recommend that you have your will written by a solicitor or other qualified will writer. They will be able to guide you through the process so that your wishes are correctly and legally recorded.
The Law Society or the Lawyers Christian Fellowship can help you find a solicitor local to you.
Family can still come first; you don’t have to choose between looking after your loved ones and leaving a gift to charity. You can use your will to do both, for example leaving a gift to SASRA after your friends and family have been taken care of. Every gift makes a lasting difference to the work of SASRA.
Another consideration you will need to bear in mind is Inheritance Tax, sometimes known as “death duties”—making a donation can reduce the amount your estate has to pay in Inheritance Tax.
Search the Government website for information on Inheritance Tax.
There are three common types of gifts referred to in wills:
- A Pecuniary Gift – a fixed amount of money
- A Specific Gift – a particular item or asset
- A Residuary Gift – a share or percentage of an estate
ALREADY MADE A WILL?
Your circumstances and priorities can change over time, so it’s important to regularly check that your will still reflects your wishes.
Small changes can be accommodated by writing a Codicil (a supplementary document that modifies/updates). This is also a legal document which needs to be signed and dated by witnesses in the same way your will does. It then needs to be kept with your will.
HOW TO LEAVE A GIFT
If you do wish to leave a gift in your will to SASRA the information you will need is our name, address and charity registration number as follows:
SASRA
Havelock House
Barrack Road
Aldershot
GU11 3NP
Registered Charity Number 235708
