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By including a gift in your Will to YMCA, you’ll not only help equip and empower young people today, you’ll give them foundations for life.
After years of physical and emotional abuse, Molly ran away from home aged just 17. With no one to turn to, she soon ended up sleeping on park benches. When she tried to get help, she was referred to YMCA. It was a turning point in her life.
“Straight away, YMCA was so supportive. There was always someone I could talk to. Especially my key worker, Kirstie.”
Today, Molly is at university studying for a degree and planning a future in Film Production.
By including a gift in your Will to YMCA you can help give foundations for life to people like Molly.
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Having an up-to-date Will is important for you, your family, and your friends. We’ve teamed up with trusted partners to provide options for you to write or amend your Will for free.
Octopus Legacy – write your Will online, by phone or at home.
The National Free Wills Network – access to local solicitors across the UK who will prepare a simple Will or a mirror Will for couples.
There is absolutely no obligation to leave a gift to YMCA when using our Will writing offers. But knowing how much young people rely on our work, we hope that you will consider leaving a gift in your Will to YMCA England & Wales.
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“My own journey with YMCA began in 1967. As a young girl I struggled with a terrible stutter and my mother described me as ‘an educational disappointment’. Thanks to YMCA, I grew into a person who would become Vice President of a national charity, gaining a degree in Social Sciences and being honoured with an MBE. Only YMCA could give me that belief in myself.
“Over the many years, I’ve seen us respond to rising unemployment in the 1970s, helping young people into work. I’ve seen us take action to tackle affordable housing long before it became the well-known issue it is today.
“It’s thanks to our network of local YMCAs, that we can adapt and respond to where help is needed. That’s the power of YMCA. It’s what makes this charity so very special, and it’s the reason I’ve included a gift to YMCA in my own Will.”
Pledger – Val Wallis, Vice President, YMCA England & Wales
Here are some frequently asked questions about leaving gifts in Wills. If you would like a confidential chat about your options, our legacy manager will be happy to help. Email giftsinwills@ymca.org.uk or call 020 7186 9521.
By writing your Will, you can give yourself, family and friends peace of mind, knowing that your affairs are in order and your wishes will be fulfilled after you die.
Without a valid Will, your assets are distributed according to intestacy laws, which may not be according to your wishes.
Creating a Will is an important task that requires careful consideration and attention to detail. Even a small error in the document can cause significant problems and may result in the Will being deemed invalid.
Seeking out the services of a qualified solicitor or professional Will writer to write your Will will help you make informed decisions about how to distribute your assets.
Your estate will need to be administered by someone you trust. This person is known as your executor, and they will be responsible for carrying out your wishes as outlined in your Will.
Your executor can be anyone you choose, such as a close friend, relative, or solicitor.
It is important to choose someone who is reliable, organised and capable of handling the responsibilities that come with managing an estate. In addition to managing your assets and distributing them to your beneficiaries, your executor will also need to handle any debts or taxes owed by your estate.
The information you need to include in your Will, to leave a gift to YMCA England & Wales is:
You will also need to outline the type of gift you want to leave – more information about different types of gift is available in our Free Will Guide.
Charities like YMCA rely on generous donations from people like you to support the young people we serve. Gifts in Wills account for approximately one-third of our voluntary income, which is used to fund programmes that provide support, education, and opportunities to young people.
However small or large, by including a gift in your Will to YMCA, you will not only help and empower young people in a moment of crisis, you will give them foundations for life.
If you already have Will and wish to include a gift to YMCA, you can ask your chosen Will writer to draft a ‘codicil’.
A codicil is a legal document that amends, modifies, or revokes provisions in an existing Will.
By adding a codicil, you can ensure YMCA receives a share of your estate. A codicil must comply with the same legal requirements as a Will, so it is best to seek professional advice to ensure it is drafted correctly.
A percentage share of your estate
After you have provided for your loved ones, you can leave a share of what remains to charity. This is called a residuary gift. It is the most valuable type of gift as it is inflation proof.
A cash gift
This is when you leave a fixed amount of money to the people you love or the charities you care about. This is known as a pecuniary gift.
A specific gift
This is when you leave a gift of a particular item to someone, such as jewellery, paintings, land or shares.
Including a charity like YMCA in your Will may reduce the tax burden for other beneficiaries, because gifts to registered charities are usually tax-exempt. For up to date advice do discuss the tax implications of your Will with your solicitor or Will writer.
Your Will is highly personal and there is no obligation to tell us if you have included a gift for YMCA. We would of course appreciate the opportunity to express our gratitude and invite you to relevant events. It can be helpful for our long-term planning too.
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