Do you want to leave a legacy that will help to make disciples in least-reached communities around the world?
A will is a tangible expression of what matters to us, and reflects both our priorities and our passions. It is a true thanksgiving, in response for all that the Lord has given – and continues to give – us.
Leaving a legacy is not just an encouragement to our mission workers, but it is a really helpful way of supporting SIM UK, as it enables us to strengthen and develop ministries for the future. You can specify whether you’d prefer your gift to support our work generally, or to go to a designated project or worker.
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
Luke 4:18
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.
You can download our legacy leaflet, or get in contact with us.
You can also ring us directly on 01223 788288.
Guidance from a Law Firm about donating to charity in your will
“If you wish to make a donation to charity in your will, we strongly recommend having the advice of a trusted solicitor who specialises in will-writing, to ensure that your charitable legacy is bequeathed correctly. In order to make a charitable donation as part of your will, you must:
- Confirm the details of the charitable organisation. The charity must be registered in the UK, and have a HMRC registration charity number. To avoid uncertainty, you must ensure that the full name of the charity, the charity number and its registered address are all mentioned.
- Specify the sum of money, or type of gift you are leaving. You can leave a pecuniary gift, which is a specific sum of money, a residuary legacy which is a proportion of your estate, or assets such as property, jewellery, or paintings.
- Specify how you would like the gift to be used. While not always necessary, if your chosen charity carries out various different activities, you may wish to specify that your legacy should be used to fund a specific action (e.g. lifeboat rescues or cancer research), so that the funds cannot be misused. Your solicitor can advise you on this further.
- Include a merger clause. It will also be beneficial to include a merger clause in case the original charity merges with another charity, along with a clause ensuring that the gift can be passed on to another charity carrying out similar work if that charity ceases to exist.
- Confirm your final Will with your solicitor, and ensure it has been signed and witnessed by a suitable party. Again, your solicitor will be able to advise you on how to finalise your Will, and store it so that it can be accessed easily, and to prevent any disputes upon probate.
- Review and update your will regularly. It’s important to review your will every three years, or when there are significant changes in your life (e.g. when you become a parent or purchase property). At this time, you should also revisit any charitable legacies you have specified in your will, to ensure that the charity is still operating, their values still align with your own, and you are still satisfied with the amount you are leaving as a gift.”
Leaving Money to Charity in your Will: A Guide by Lee-Marvin Tolentino, Lawyer