Support CCF in Will Aid Month

Will Aid Month

Every November, solictors across the country volunteer their time with Will Aid.

Instead of asking their clients to pay for a basic Will, participating solicitors invite clients to make a donation to Will Aid. They will then donate the money they raise during November to:

  • Age UK
  • British Red Cross
  • Christian Aid
  • NSPCC
  • Save the Children
  • SCIAF
  • Trócaire

This is a great way to update your Will and make a positive difference. You can also make a difference by providing a legacy.

What is a legacy?

Your ‘legacy’ is a gift you leave to a person or organisation in your Will. There are three types of gift you can leave:

  • A share of your estate
  • A fixed amount of money
  • A particular item

Leaving a gift to Cornwall Community Foundationin your Will is an incredible way to make a lasting impact on your community. There are so many groups making a positive impact in Cornwall, and many donors find it is hard to choose who to support.

After looking at different options, most of our donors choose the Foundation because they know their money will reach a diverse range of good, local causes.

What can I do with my legacy?

A gift to Cornwall Community Foundation in your Will means we can continue to support local people and communities for generations to come, there different ways you can do this:

  • Support Cornwall by naming Cornwall Community Foundation as a beneficiary in your Will. Those funds can then be used across the Duchy to support a range of causes and respond to urgent need.
  • Support an existing fund. We have more than 70 existing funds that support a range of local communities and themes, like youth projects and mental health. If one of these funds support a cause close to your heart, you may choose to leave money to them.
  • Create a named fund with the Foundation that acts much like a charitable trust. For example, a bequest of £25,000 can be used to create a permanent fund, held in our endowment, which will be carefully invested. The income from the fund will then be given away in grants each year in line with your wishes.

How can I make these changes?

Cornwall Community Foundation has years of experience in giving and philanthropy and we are here to help you. If you would like to have a confidential call to learn more about leaving a gift in your Will to Cornwall Community Foundation, contact Development Director Tamara Sherston-Baker: 01566 77933 or tamara@cornwallfoundation.com

If you would like to find out more about writing a basic will with Will Aid, you can find out more on their website.

Whether you contact Will Aid or not, we always recommend that you seek professional advice from a solicitor before writing or amending your Will.

 

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