It's one of those things we never get round to, but creating your will shouldn't be an expensive or time-consuming process. Whether you're updating an existing will or making a new one, it ensures those closest to you are supported, but also offers the opportunity to leave a gift in your will to a cause close to your heart.
This is a specific amount of money left in your will.
You can ask your solicitor to index-link your donation to make sure it holds its value over time.
Commonly left as a percentage, usually the remainder of your estate after payments of taxes, expenses and legacy bequests
A particular item(s) in your will.
Please get in touch with us to make sure that your kind gift can be accepted by Thrive.
We would always suggest seeking legal advice when looking to create or update your will. It's a personal decision as to which solicitor you use but the Law Society website can help you search for qualified solicitors locally.
Before you speaking to a solicitor it's important to make a list of your assets (what you own) and liabilities (what you owe), so the value of you your estate can be easily calculated.
Below are Thrive's full charity registration details that you may need.
Registered name: The Society for Horticultural Therapy
Registered Charity Number: 277570
Registered Address: The Geoffrey Udall Centre, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2AT
Reading about Thrive, it summed up what I feel about gardening which has truly helped me through difficult times in my own life. If my gift can help Thrive then that will be amazing
Julie-Anne
If you're thinking of leaving a gift in your will to Thrive, it doesn't matter what type of gift, we can't thank you enough. To give you a helping hand, below are some examples of wording you can use to leave an unrestricted gift. This type of gift allows us to use funds where they're needed most.
I give to Thrive (registered as: Society for Horticultural Therapy, registered charity number: 277570) of The Geoffrey Udall Centre, Beech Hill, Reading RG7 2AT) absolutely the sum [£...] for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the charity’s authorised person or other appropriate officer shall be a complete discharge to my executors.
I give to Thrive (registered as: Society for Horticultural Therapy, registered charity number: 277570) of The Geoffrey Udall Centre, Beech Hill, Reading RG7 2AT) [you specify the % or ‘all’] of the residue of my estate absolutely for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the charity’s authorised person or other appropriate officer shall be a complete discharge to my executors.
I give to Thrive (registered as: Society for Horticultural Therapy, registered charity number: 277570) of The Geoffrey Udall Centre, Beech Hill, Reading RG7 2AT) [you specify the specific assets here.