Your legacy, your mark on Wales
A legacy gift is more than a donation. It’s a personal mark, left on the future of the people, places and causes you love. Whether that’s your street, your town, your community or the whole of Wales, the choice is entirely yours to make.
The question worth asking
Here’s a question you may never have been asked before: Will the gift in your Will actually benefit Wales or your local community, or could it end up somewhere else?
It’s a surprisingly easy thing to miss. When you write a Will, you’re asked plenty of questions: who inherits, who’s the executor and what your wishes are.
But rarely whether a charitable gift should benefit Wales specifically.
Without being asked, a gift can end up going elsewhere in the UK, even when that’s not quite what you had in mind.
When to think about this
There are natural moments in life that can prompt you to think about your Will:
A new sense of place often comes with a new sense of what matters.
Many people first think seriously about a Will after starting a family.
As life changes, it can be a natural time to think about the things, people and places you want to support in the future.
Losing someone close often prompts people to reflect on their own wishes.
These moments are also a natural prompt to check it still reflects what matters to you today.
Your choice, your Wales
There’s no pressure, just an option worth knowing about.
You can choose to support:
Your local area or community: A community group, individual organisation, hospice or cause close to home.
A specific cause: Something personal to you, such as cancer research or emergency care.
A particular charity: An organisation whose work you already know and value.
Wales as a whole: Supporting the country you call home, however you define that.
Whatever you choose, the important thing is that your Will clearly reflects your wishes.
What to do next
Take a look at your existing Will: Does it mention a charitable gift, and where would it go?
Have a chat with your solicitor or Will writer: Ask them plainly whether your charitable gift will benefit the place or cause you intend.
Be specific: Naming the exact cause or organisation helps make sure your gift finds its way to the right place.
