LEGACY GIVING
a legacy of hope
Leave a lasting legacy of hope to women and children experiencing domestic abuse in Manchester. Legacies are special gifts. However big or small you can be sure that it will mean a huge amount to the people that we work with. Legacy gifts are critical to the future of our work and the future of women and children across Manchester. We provide specialist domestic violence and abuse services and support and empower thousands of women and families each year, helping them to live a life free from abuse.
ABOUT YOUR WILL
A Will is an important document expressing how you wish your estate (property, money and possessions) to be allocated once you die. If you do not have a will, your estate may be allocated according to certain existing rules that do not reflect your wishes.
You can amend your will at any time with a codicil form (an example of which can be found in this Legacy Pack). A codicil form is a supplement to a will which allows for alterations to be made whilst keeping the rest of the will intact and saves having to write a new will.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF LEGACY:
A share of your estate (called a residuary legacy) is the percentage of the remainder of your estate once all other legacies and costs have been paid. Whatever your circumstances, a percentage makes the biggest difference to our work. Also, it won’t be affected by inflation, so your gift will maintain its value.
A specific sum (called a pecuniary legacy) e.g. £10,000. Its real value will decrease over time due to inflation unless it is index linked to the Retail Price Index. Although we are extremely grateful for all legacy income received, it is worth being aware that a gift of £100 may will be worth a lot less in 20- or 30-years’ time.
A specific item of value such as an antique or jewellery.
HOW WILL MWA USE MY WILL
The Pankhurst Trust (Inc Manchester Women’s Aid) use donations in the most cost-effective way, spending the money where the need is greatest. Your gift could be used to fund a range of services we offer to women and children experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse across Manchester.
OUR PLEDGE TO YOU
We know that thinking about your legacy can feel daunting, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way. It’s an important and personal decision, and your peace of mind will always come first, so we’d like to share more about what we can offer to help you make the choice that feels right for you.
- Your friends and family come first. We understand that you will want to make them your main beneficiaries of your will and take care of them first.
- Every penny will count. Your money will go to where the need is greatest and will be spent in the most cost-effective way.
- We respect your privacy and will handle your legacy gift with the utmost care and sensitivity.
- There is no pressure to tell us that you have left a gift to us in your will. You are under no obligation to do so.
Legacy Document
A downloadable copy of information regarding your Will
Codicil Form Template
This form can be used to update your Will.
FAQs
Your will should express how you wish your estate to be allocated after your death. When drawing up your will you may want to consider the following things:
- What money, property and possessions do I have?
- Who do I want to benefit from my will (the beneficiaries)? You should draw up a list of everyone you want to leave money or possessions to.
- (If applicable) Who should look after my children under 18?
- Who do I want to sort out my estate and carry out the wishes of my will (the executors)?
If you choose to use the services of a solicitor rather than write the will yourself, you will incur costs. These costs will vary depending on the solicitor and the complexity of your will. It is best to ask for a few quotes from different solicitors beforehand and be clear as to what you are expecting for the fee they charge.
While it is not a requirement to have a solicitor write your will, it is advisable to use their services to ensure your will is as effective and has no mistakes that could cause problems after your death.
We are immensely grateful to anyone who chooses to support our work however they choose to do so. It’s up to you to choose what type of gift suits you best. We appreciate that not all of our supporters can donate throughout their lifetime and can only afford to give after their death.
Although we love to hear that The Pankhurst Trust has been left a gift, you are under no obligation to inform us if you have done so. It is up to your own discretion.
