Make a Will, Leave a Gift to Charity and Change the Future
Will to Give is a group of 60 Northern Ireland cherished charities who have come together with one aim – to increase awareness of how important gifts in Wills are to the causes we all care dearly for.
Will to Give is dedicating the week of 5th- 11th November to encourage people to think about making their Will and perhaps consider leaving a charitable gift to your favourite cause, with our Change the Future campaign – how will you #changethefuture?
Every day right here in Northern Ireland lives are transformed thanks to the generosity of gifts left in Wills by local people. These gifts make a huge contribution to our work and typically fund life-changing research projects and services which can impact on thousands of local lives and change the future for many.
As Eimear McCooey, Will to Give Chair says:
“We plan for life’s major milestones; births, weddings, anniversaries but most of us shy away from talking about and planning for death – yet it is the one thing that is guaranteed to happen to us all! I strongly believe that talking openly about the future can help ensure we have a better experience when it eventually does happen, and one of the things we can plan for is the legacy we want to leave behind.
Making a Will is important because it gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your wishes will be respected and the ones you love are looked after, whether that be family, friends or even a well-loved charity. I am leaving a small gift to the charities I care for in my Will.”
Your Will tells the people you leave behind, about the person you are. It’s about the people you love and the things you care about. Your Will helps pass on your principles and the values that matter to you. A gift in your Will can ensure that your most loved charities can continue to make a difference for many years to come.
‘Will to Give’ member the USPCA appreciates the value of legacy gifts. Brendan Mullan Chief Executive explains.
“The USPCA was established in 1836 and since then the activities of the USPCA have evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of animals. By deciding to leave us a gift in your will you are helping us protect all animals across Northern Ireland. Legacies are extremely important to the USPCA and without these the charity would not be able deliver our vital services to animals. We believe our success in preventing animal cruelty and the relief of suffering is an enduring tribute to those absent friends who shared our values”.
Anyone can leave a gift in their Will. It really doesn’t matter what size – small or large, every gift is greatly received. It is very easy to leave a gift in your Will to charity – in fact, hundreds of people do it every year in Northern Ireland. We will always advise you to speak with your solicitor to have your Will drafted correctly Your solicitor should be familiar with how to write such a gift into your Will.
Join Will to Give @WilltoGive on facebook and Twitter #changethefuture and share with us what you wish the future to hold for your chosen charity. Email info@willtogive.org for more information or visit our website www.willtogive.org
Further information
Will to Give is a charity dedicated to promoting charitable gifts in Wills in Northern Ireland. With almost 60 charity members, representing all sizes and causes, Will to Give is making steady progress in raising awareness of the significance and positive impact associated with leaving a charitable Will gift.
