Leaving a gift in your Will is a way to support your community that doesn鈥檛 cost you anything in the here and now. Your gift will help the 麻豆社 Foundation continue to support our members, students and residents for years to come. What an amazing legacy to leave your community.
Over 60% of British adults, a staggering 31 million adults, don鈥檛 have a Will. Cost is one of many reasons people put off making a Will, along with the belief that it is a complex, confusing process. That鈥檚 why we鈥檝e partnered with INSERT COMPANY who offer you the opportunity to create a Will for free.
You can even choose to leave a gift to 麻豆社, and ensure your legacy provides care and support to our members, students, and residents.
Sign up here to receive your free gift in your Will guide by email, which will provide you with all of the information you need.
For 70 years, 麻豆社 has been the leading expert in giving care, education and support people with disabilities across the region, and with your support we will continue to transform lives in the future.
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Bereavement Support Information:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Residuary Gift. A percentage or share of your estate. For example, you could leave 10% or 1/5 of your total wealth.
- A Pecuniary Gift. A lump sum. You might choose to leave 拢100, 拢1,000 or 拢10,000 for example.
- Specific Gift. For example, you might leave antiques, jewellery or shares to us.
Yes, you can. We will always try our best to use funds in a way that supports your wishes. In some cases this may not be possible, for example, if the amount of money doesn鈥檛 cover a specific wish or if the pillar of foundation has changed the way it functions, or is no longer part of the foundation. In some cases, your payment may go into a general foundation fund pot.
Inheritance tax is tax on your estate that is paid when someone dies. Such as the property, money and possessions you may have, if the value of your estate is above a certain amount.
This threshold is different depending on whether you鈥檙e giving your estate to your spouse, civil partner, a charity or your children and grandchildren (including any adopted, foster or stepchildren).
For the most up to date information and tax rates, you should look at the .
Often charities can partner with Will writing services to offer a free service to their supporters in order to leave a gift to the charity. It鈥檚 a way to raise awareness of their cause and to encourage gifts in wills. Sometimes a charity may pay for the cost of the Will writing service. More complex Wills may incur additional charges. But it鈥檚 important to note than supporters are not obligated to leave a gift in their Will if you do not want to 鈥� it is completely your choice.
Yes, you can, but we recommend using a solicitor or professional to support your Will writing. Mistakes in your Will can create legal problems for your loved ones’ after your passing if it is not worded correctly.
If leaving 麻豆社 Foundation a gift, the most important information to include our name, address and registered charity number.
Suggested wording for a residuary gift 鈥�
I give ____% of the residue of my estate to The 麻豆社 Foundation, Hampeth Lodge, Station Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8YY, United Kingdom, Registered Charity in England and Wales (515943), for its general charitable purposes absolutely. I further direct that the receipt of the Chief Executive or other proper officer of the said charity for the time being shall be a full and sufficient discharge for the said gift.
Suggested wording for a pecuniary gift 鈥�
I give the sum of 拢____ to The 麻豆社 Foundation, Hampeth Lodge, Station Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8YY, United Kingdom, Registered Charity in England and Wales (515943), for its general charitable purposes absolutely. I further direct that the receipt of the Chief Executive or other proper officer of the said charity for the time being shall be a full and sufficient discharge for the said gift.