Legacies
The Abbeyfield Beaconsfield Society is the not-for-profit organisation that is responsible for the management and running of Bradbury House. We very much welcome fundraising and legacies to help us keep providing the very best care for all of our residents and day care visitors.
Leaving a gift in your will help us to continue supporting and enhancing the lives of local older people. Thank you for considering this. Leaving money or assets to a charity in a will is known as a legacy. Legacies are vital for most charities, with donations making a huge difference to organisations no matter how big or small your gift.
How to leave a gift in your will
When leaving assets in your will, you can specify which organisation should receive what. To leave a gift in your will, you should make a note of the details of the charity/charities you wish to leave a gift to, including the name, Charity Number and registered address. Notify your solicitor or will writer of your desire to leave a gift to your chosen charity/charities and they will be able to include this in your will for you.
Charities must be registered in the UK to qualify for this.
What can you leave in your will?
You can leave the following in your will:
- Property
- Possessions such as cars, keepsakes or family heirlooms
- Money
- Value of remaining estate
- Intellectual property such as patents and copyrights
Leaving a legacy to Bradbury House
Leaving a gift in your will to The Abbeyfield Beaconsfield Society is a much-appreciated way of supporting us and ensures that our important work within the local community of Beaconsfield can continue well into the future.
We make the following promises:
- We understand that your family and loved ones come first.
- We will respect your right to privacy.
- We respect that writing your will and leaving a legacy gift is a decision you will want to make in your own time – we will never put you under any pressure.
- We understand that you can change your mind about a gift in your will to Abbeyfield Beaconsfield Society at any time.
- We will handle any gift sensitively and respectfully.
- We will use your gift carefully and ensure it makes a real difference for older people.
- We will share news of the valuable work that is made possible by gifts like yours.
There are generally three types of gift or bequest given in a will:
- Pecuniary – a defined value of gift
- Residuary – A gift from the residue of your estate after family, friends and debtors have been looked after. This is sometimes stated as a percentage
- Specific – A valuable item (e.g. an item or property) owned by you
We respect your right to total privacy and you do not have to tell us about your decision. Thank you again for considering Bradbury House.
How to leave a gift to The Abbeyfield Beaconsfield Society in your will
Firstly, contact your solicitor and tell them that you would like to make or change your will to include a gift to The Abbeyfield Beaconsfield Society Limited, which is an exempt charity registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, No. 27099R
If you are able to help us in this way, that would be wonderful. Please do contact us if you need any more information or guidance.