Gift In Wills
Leave a gift in your Will to grow God’s Kingdom.
Over the years, many people have left Lansdowne Church a gift in their Will, or legacy, which has been a huge blessing to the church.
A gift in your Will to Lansdowne Church is one of the most meaningful and lasting ways you can give.
A gift in your Will, or legacy, is when you choose to give money in your Will.
Many churches and UK charities are very dependent on this wonderful way of giving, which can make up to half or more of all donated money for some large national UK charities.
Types of Gifts:
Residuary Gifts
These gifts are made from whatever is left over from your estate once gifts of money and specific items have been distributed (after bills and giving to your family and friends).
Pecuniary Gifts
These gifts are specified sums of money. If you would like a gift of money to keep its value over the years, it's a sensible idea to ask your Solicitor to index-link it.
Your Solicitor will be able to explain these types of gifts in more detail.
Leave a gift to Lansdowne Church
To arrange a gift or legacy to Lansdowne Church, you will need to make a Will, or update an existing Will.
The text below is provided for guidance purposes only and is not intended to replace legal or other professional advice. If you are considering writing or updating a Will, we recommend that you consult a Solicitor.
To give a share of your estate, or residuary gift, to Lansdowne Church, you could consider using the following wording in your Will:
“I give to Lansdowne Baptist Church Bournemouth (registered charity number 1158579) __% of my residuary estate absolutely, free of all taxes, and for its general charitable purposes, and I declare that the receipt of a Trustee, or other proper officer of the Church, shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my executors and trustees.”
To give a specific sum of money, or pecuniary gift, to Lansdowne Church, you could consider using the following wording in your Will:
“I give to Lansdowne Baptist Church Bournemouth (registered charity number 1158579) the sum of £ ______ absolutely, free of all taxes, and for its general charitable purposes, and I declare that the receipt of a Trustee, or other proper officer of the Church, shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my executors and trustees.”
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