For more details, please contact Caroline Jones
T 01737 779979
E caroline.jones@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk
You can also write to:
Caroline Jones
YMCA East Surrey, Princes Road, Redhill, RH1 6JJ
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Writing and updating your will can be an inspiring process. It’s your chance to make sure your loved ones are looked after and to think about the world you’d like to leave behind.
After you’ve taken care of your loved ones, including a gift in your will for a charity like YMCA East Surrey is a very special legacy to leave.
A charity gift in your will doesn’t have to be large. Even just a small percentage of what’s left after your loved ones are provided for can make a huge difference to YMCA East Surrey’s work with those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged in our local community by helping us:
None of this work would be possible without the kindness of those who support us.
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There are three main ways to leave a gift in your will. Your solicitor will be able to check over everything for you but it may be helpful for you to consider the options below in advance.
If you want to leave a gift in your will to YMCA East Surrey, we recommend you speak to a solicitor to draft your will or update your existing one. You can find a solicitor at www.lawsociety.org.uk or call 020 7320 5650 (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00).
To amend your existing will, you can either create a codicil or make a new will. A codicil is a separate document that amends specific parts of your existing will, while a new will revokes any previous wills and codicils.
If you would like to include a gift to YMCA East Surrey in your existing will using a codicil, you can download and complete a Codicil form.
We recommend that you consult a solicitor about any substantial amendments to an existing Will.
No, it’s a common myth that you have to leave a large amount of money to charity in your will. Even a small donation can make a huge difference.
Your family and friends should always come first. But if, after taking care of them, you have even a small amount left, a gift to YMCA East Surrey in your will could make all the difference to the local people we support.
No, gifts left to charity in your will are tax-free.
If you leave 10% or more of your net estate* to charity like YMCA East Surrey in your will, then the overall amount of inheritance tax you have to pay will reduce from 40% to 36%.
This is something you should discuss with a professional adviser when it comes to writing your will.
* The net value is the estate’s total value minus any debts. Visit gov.uk for more information.
No, it’s completely up to you if you tell us or not. Many people prefer not to tell their chosen charities that they’ve left them a gift in their Will.
If, however, you are comfortable with telling us, then it can help us to plan future activities more effectively and give us an opportunity to thank you for your gift.
If you are considering leaving a gift to YMCA East Surrey in your Will, we want you to feel completely comfortable about it. These are our promises to you:
Thank you for thinking of YMCA East Surrey in connection with your Will.
For more details, please contact Caroline Jones
T 01737 779979
E caroline.jones@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk
You can also write to:
Caroline Jones
YMCA East Surrey, Princes Road, Redhill, RH1 6JJ
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