How to leave a gift in your will
Decide on your gift:
This is entirely your decision. We are so grateful for every gift we receive. You can leave a share of your estate after your loved ones have been provided for (a residuary gift) or specify a fixed amount you want to leave (a pecuniary gift). You can also leave a particular named item as a gift – such as a valuable painting, piece of jewellery or property (a specific gift). Many people opt to give a residuary gift because it keeps in line with inflation and does not lose value over time.
How much I should leave:
All we ask is that you consider and cater for your loved ones first. Then you can decide the type of gift you would like to leave to our charity. Our pledge to you is that 100% of your gift will benefit a child in our care.
Include our details in your will:
Please include our charity’s name and registered charity number in your will. You may wish to share the following words with your solicitor:
For a pecuniary gift:
I give free of tax to Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity (registered charity number 1089657), Rennie Building, Haywards Heath Road, Chailey, East Sussex. BN8 4EF the sum of £______ (insert figures and words) to be used for its general charitable purposes and
I declare that the receipt of the CEO or other approved officer shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors.
For a residuary gift:
I give all (or a ______% share) of the residue of my estate to Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity (registered charity number 1089657), Rennie Building, Haywards Heath Road, Chailey, East Sussex. BN8 4EF to be used for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the CEO or other approved officer shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors.
For a specific wish:
I give free of tax to Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity (registered charity number 1089657), Rennie Building, Haywards Heath Road, Chailey, East Sussex. BN8 4EF the sum of £______ (insert figures and words) with the wish that it be used to support ______ (insert area of work, service) and I declare that the receipt of the CEO or other approved officer shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors.
