I would like to leave a gift to Changes Bristol in my will. What wording should be used?

If you have decided that you would like to leave a gift to Changes Bristol in your will, we suggest the following wordings for you to share with the solicitor who is preparing your will.

A gift of a share of the estate (a residuary gift):

’I give to Changes Bristol Ltd, Charity registered in England and Wales no 1167828, of Wellspring Settlement, 41-43 Ducie Road, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0AX (hereinafter called Changes Bristol) the residue (or % share of the residue) of my estate absolutely and I direct that (i) the proceeds may be used for the general purposes of Changes Bristol and (ii) a receipt signed by a person for the time being authorised by the trustee board of Changes Bristol shall be a good and sufficient discharge to my executors.’

A fixed sum (a pecuniary gift):

‘I give to Changes Bristol Ltd, Charity registered in England and Wales no 1167828, of Wellspring Settlement, 41-43 Ducie Road, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0AX (hereinafter called Changes Bristol) the sum of £_______ and I direct that (i) the proceeds may be used for the general purposes of Changes Bristol and (ii) a receipt signed by a person for the time being authorised by the trustee board of Changes Bristol shall be a good and sufficient discharge to my executors.’

What is Changes Bristol’s postal address and its charity number?

The address of our headquarters is:

Changes Bristol, Wellspring Settlement, 41-43 Ducie Road, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0AX

Changes Bristol Ltd is a registered charity: England and Wales no. 1167828

How important is a will?

Many people make false assumptions about what will happen to their estate if they do not have a will. Not leaving a will could result in lengthy and expensive complications for your family to sort out.

When should I write a will?

Now, if you haven’t already done so. If you already have a will, you should review it regularly, particularly when your personal circumstances change. For example, if you get married or divorced, you have new children or grandchildren, or you move house.

Can I write my own will?

Yes, although a ‘do it yourself’ will may prove to be a false economy. One tiny error can invalidate the entire will, so we strongly recommend that you employ a solicitor to do the work.

What are the tax advantages of leaving money to charity?

There are tax benefits to leaving charitable gifts in your will. In certain circumstances, especially with larger estates, a charitable bequest can be a useful way to avoid the payment of inheritance tax on some or all of your estate.  The Gov.uk website has further information on tax relief when you donate to a charity.

If you have any queries on the wording, please contact us. Further information on how family and friends can donate in memory of a loved one can be found HERE.