Legacy Donations

The river at Bradford on Avon with the Bull Pit, Abbey Mill and Holy Trinity Church. Photo by Andrew Eberlin

Making a Gift in your Will

A gift in your will is an excellent way to support causes which are important to you and, as charities are exempt from inheritance tax, it can also be tax-efficient for you.

It is not necessary to make a new will to leave a bequest, just add a codicil to the existing one. Include words along the following lines:

‘I give the (sum of £.../residue of my estate) to the Trustees of the Wiltshire Victoria County History Trust (registered charity No.1102882) absolutely for its general charitable purposes. I declare that the receipt of the Hon. Treasurer for the time being of the Trust shall be a sufficient discharge to my executor.’

If you would like to discuss a possible bequest, in confidence, do contact us via the ‘contact’ button.