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How to Leave a Gift in Your Will
Many of our dedicated supporters choose to leave a gift in their Will - a powerful act of generosity that creates a lasting legacy.
By including Anglicare in your Will, you ensure that your values live on and continue to make a difference for generations to come.
Gifts in Wills: Complete Guide
Leaving a gift in your will to a registered charity, also known as a charitable bequest, is a meaningful way to continue making a difference after you're gone. By including a gift in your will, you help Anglicare provide lasting support and transformative services to those most in need.
How to include Anglicare in your Will
Recommended wording for including Anglicare Sydney in your Will
Beneficiary: Anglican Community Services (ABN 39 922 848 563) operating as Anglicare Sydney.
*Please note that Anglicare Sydney covers most of NSW in its service delivery.
Will Clause: "I give (include details of your gift i.e., percentage of estate, dollar amount of your gift, details of residual gift or specific items of personal and/or real property) to Anglican Community Services (ABN 39 922 848 563), to be used for its general purposes."
Get assistance writing your Will
Writing your Will doesn't have to be complicated or costly. To make the process easier, Anglicare has partnered with some online providers who can guide you step by step. Whether you prefer a free and straightforward approach or a paid service offering additional support, these options can help ensure your wishes and any gift you'd like to leave are clearly expressed.
EveryWill - Free online will-writing service
EveryWill offer an easy, secure, and completely free online will-writing service. You can conveniently create your Will online, clearly expressing your wishes and including any charitable gifts.
Safewill - Paid online will-writing service
Safewill provide a convenient and affordable online will-writing service. This paid service offers comprehensive features and clear guidance to help ensure your Will accurately reflects your wishes - including any charitable gifts you may wish to leave. An optional add-on is also available, allowing you to meet with a solicitor for additional legal support.
Willed - Less than a lawyer. More than a kit.
Willed are an Australian team helping families through Wills, funerals and probate. Supporting Australians since 2020.
Run by people who pick up the phone.
Anglicare is not recommending, endorsing, or approving either Safe Wills or Gathered Here. People should seek their own independent legal advice with regards to the drafting of their wills.
4 simple ways to leave a gift in your Wills
1. Percentage Gift
You can leave a percentage of your estate. This means your gift will adjust with the size of your estate, ensuring its value remains relevant, regardless of inflation.
2. Residual Gift
You can leave the remainder of your estate. This type of gift is also protected from inflation.
3. Specific Asset
You may choose to leave a specific item, such as property, shares or valuable possessions. This allows you to contribute something tangible to our mission.
4. Set Amount
You can leave a set amount, which is known as a pecuniary gift. Your contribution remains the same, no matter how the overall value of your estate changes.
Your giving contributes to the ongoing transformation in these key areas
Helping Families and Children in and Through Crisis
Families are the building blocks of a healthy society. From early intervention programs preventing family breakdown, through to meeting families in crisis and supporting them to rebuild lives they can deeply value, we're focused on helping Australian families thrive.
Together Addressing Entrenched Disadvantage
As well as offering immediate relief, such as food assistance and debt relief, we seek to build local capabilities and forge transformative relationships with churches and other community partners. We're exploring innovative ways of working in this area including place-based, co-designed solutions, seeking to address the underlying issues in vulnerable communities, and empowering the strength people have when given opportunities to weave a new story their children and grandchildren will inherit.
Ensuring the Wellbeing of People, Particularly the Elderly
The mental health and wellbeing of older Australians is frequently overlooked and forgotten, despite the fact this cohort is set to double in size in the coming years and currently has the highest rate of suicide.
Our work is built on a genuine commitment to a 'whole-of-life' approach, affirming the dignity of human beings from their first breath to their final one. We're working to ensure Australians in the later stages of life can continue to experience joy, dignity and connection, rather than loneliness and isolation.
A faithful presence, through chaplaincy
In the most harrowing places people can find themselves - from prisons to hospitals to natural disasters - we provide a compassionate and loving presence, attending to the emotional and spiritual needs of everyday Australians, and reassuring them, no one ever has to walk alone. In every dark valley, we'll be there.
Stories from others who have left gifts in their wills
I have supported Anglicare for over 50 years because I have seen their care for people in need and for those affected by disasters. I have been blessed in my life and have decided to include Anglicare in my Will as I strongly believe that some of my blessing from our Heavenly Father should be used to help those less fortunate than me.I value both Anglicare's caring ministry as well as their ability to proclaim the message of God's salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Peter Evans
We left a bequest in memory of our parents, Eric and Shirley Seymour, who lived with a generous, practical faith. After their passing, we wanted to continue their legacy of love and care for others.
We know Mum and Dad would be really happy their generosity continues to transform lives beyond their own through the vital work at Anglicare.
Cathie & David
Contact Anglicare for more information
Thank you for considering how you can partner with us.
If you have any further questions or require assistance, our friendly team would love to assist you.
If you have decided to leave a gift in your Will to Anglicare, we welcome you to let us know, as we would like to express our sincere gratitude to you and keep you informed.
Bequests Manager: April Miller
Email: plannedgiving@anglicare.org.au
Address: PO Box 1824, Macquarie Centre NSW 2113
Phone: (02) 9421 5303
FAQs
Absolutely! A valid Will is important for everyone, regardless of financial status. It's a way to protect your loved ones and ensure that your wishes are honoured. By creating a Will, you're not only reflecting your values and faith but also leaving a meaningful legacy that inspires others.
If you pass away without a valid Will, your loved ones may face a complicated and lengthy process to settle your estate. State laws will dictate how your assets are distributed, which might not align with your wishes. Having a Will empowers you to safeguard your intentions, helping your family avoid unnecessary stress and ensuring that your legacy is passed on in a way that truly reflects your heart.
Every gift, no matter the size, is valued and can have a significant impact. Your contribution, whether big or small, helps support the vital work in our community. Together, we can create a brighter future for vulnerable individuals and families.
To ensure your Will is honoured, whenever possible communicate openly your wishes with your executor and loved ones.
If you also let us know your intentions. We can also assist in ensuring your wishes are respected and upheld.
Anglicare ensures your generosity is directed towards impactful charitable endeavours across critical areas such as helping families and children in crisis, addressing entrenched disadvantage, supporting the wellbeing of elderly, and chaplaincy. The specific area that your gift will support is decided based on the greatest area of need at that time.
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