Legacy and in Memory

Leave us a Legacy

Leaving a legacy to AVERT is a unique commitment to a cause that makes a real difference to people’s lives. Your contribution is very important, whatever the amount you bequeath. It helps us to plan into the future and continue to fund projects which make a crucial difference in combating this terrible disease.

Making a Will and keeping it up to date is very important, putting you in control of your affairs. An up to date Will is the best way to make sure your wishes are carried out. It ensures the people and causes you care about are provided for.

If you do not make a Will it is not always the case that your next of kin will inherit all that you own automatically. A partner for instance, may not receive anything, no matter how long the relationship may have existed.

How do I make a Will?

Making a Will is not as complicated as is often thought and if you go about it in the right way the process can be quick, easy and inexpensive. It is usually a good idea to seek advice from a solicitor. Before you do so it is advisable to make a list of who you want to benefit – family, friends, a charity…

There are three major kinds of legacy which are listed below along with some examples of the wording that could be included in your Will.

Pecuniary legacy:

“I give £________ to AVERT (Registered Charity No. 1074849) of 4 Brighton Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5BA, and the receipt of the secretary or treasurer, or other person professing to be the proper officer for the time being, shall be a complete discharge to my executors.”

For a specific legacy:

“I give my __________ to AVERT (Registered Charity No. 1074849) of 4 Brighton Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5BA, for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the Trust shall be a good discharge for the gift.”

For a residuary legacy:

If you would like to leave the residue, then after specifying particular requests, you could say:

“I give the whole of the rest of my estate to AVERT, (Registered Charity No. 1074849) of 4 Brighton Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5BA, and the receipt of the secretary or treasurer, or other person professing to be the proper officer for the time being, shall be a complete discharge to my executors.”

When you have decided how you would like to give, you should consult your solicitor or other professional advisor. If you have any questions please contact us at info@avert.org.

In Memory

You can also donate in memory of a loved one, this is a unique way of remembering them in addition to helping AVERT save more lives and plan for tomorrow. Please either donate using our donation form or online through our secure server.

For any further information on leaving a legacy to AVERT or donating in memory please contact us at info@avert.org or 01403 210202.