Leaving a Gift in Your Will

Including a charity in your Will can be a simple and effective way to make a lasting difference.

Why City Mission?

City Mission is a truly local charity.

With the ongoing support and generosity of the local community, selfless staff and dedicated volunteers, the organisation has been providing care and assistance to people experiencing hardship and disadvantage for 170 years.

City Mission is an ACNC registered charity, and works actively alongside churches and community groups to bring friendship, care and compassion to those who feel socially isolated.

City Mission has been a guide to the lost, a provider for the poor and a friend to the lonely; transforming lives in the name of Jesus.

A gift in your Will is one of the most enduring and inspiring gifts you can give. It offers you the opportunity to keep on supporting the issues that are important to you, well into the future.

Each year thousands of ordinary Australians leave a gift in their Will to causes they care about. Just like you, many of these people want to make a long-term investment in the future of local community members experiencing disadvantage.

It also gives the most vulnerable community members certainty, knowing that City Mission is there to help them change their lives. Our services to the community have provided a helping hand to thousands in the North and North West of Tasmania.

Your thoughtful gift will help our simple, transformational work continue for many years to come. It will ensure that City Mission is always there to support the wellbeing of those in the community who are most vulnerable or have stumbled in life.

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We are excited to announce that we are a Charity Partner with SafeWill – an online Will-writing platform, that shares our vision to transform lives in our community.

SafeWill has made it easier and more affordable for the people who don’t have a legally binding Will to protect the people and organisations that mean the most to them. Making a Will online might not be for everyone, but SafeWill has helped thousands of Australians to safeguard their legacies.

As a supporter of City Mission, we are offering you an online Will for only $80 (normally $160). With SafeWill, you can write your bespoke, legally binding Will without leaving your home, in just a few clicks. SafeWill also offers a telephone line staffed with locals to assist you through the process – plus all Wills are reviewed by an Australia Solicitor, to ensure their validity.

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“I left a gift to City Mission in my Will, to create a better future for children in my community.” - Gailene

Gailene’s gift enabled us to expand the reach of our Inside Out 4 Kids service, creating two new programs being delivered free of charge in local schools.

How to leave a gift in your Will to City Mission

There are three main types of gifts to choose from:

A residuary bequest

After taking care of your family, you can leave all or a percentage of the remainder (residue) of your estate to City Mission.

A percentage of your estate

You can leave a nominated portion or fixed percentage of your estate to City Mission. This means you’re less likely to need to update your Will later.

A special bequest

You can leave a sum of money or a specified item to City Mission, such as artwork, jewellery, property, antiques, furniture, or shares.

You may wish to specify in your will how you would like us to use your gift, otherwise we will direct it towards our service area in need at the time your bequest is realised.

If you are considering leaving a gift in your Will to City Mission, we encourage you to talk with your family and let them know of your intentions.

  • We suggest you take the following information with you when you visit your estate planning professional to draft or update your Will.

    Here is the suggested legal wording to use in your Will when including a gift to City Mission:

    I give, free of all duties and taxes... [please insert the appropriate statement(s) selected from 1-7 below]

    1. the residue of my estate (or [insert number] % of the residue of my estate)

    2. the whole of my estate (or [insert number] % of my estate)

    3. the sum of $ [insert value of your gift]

    4. [insert number] units/shares in [insert name of company/companies]

    5. my real property (or [insert number] % of my real property) situated at [insert address of property/properties] having the title reference [insert title reference]

    6. the proceeds from the sale of [insert reference to specific item(s) such as artwork, jewellery, furniture, etc] as liquidated by the executor of my estate

    7. life insurance policy no. [insert policy number] held by [insert name of life insurance company]

    to Launceston City Mission Inc (ABN 77 205 956 084) to be used for its general purposes. The official receipt of the organisation shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my executor(s)/trustee(s).

FAQs

  • A Will is a legally binding document that expresses your wishes for how your property is to be distributed after your death. It is important to review your Will every few years, particularly if your circumstances change through marriage, divorce, birth of a child, or purchase/sale of a property.

  • Everyone should have a Will, but more than 50% of Australians never get around to it. Without a Will, your assets will be distributed according to state law. By having a Will you can ensure your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes by providing for your loved ones and the issues you care about, in the way you want.

  • We understand your loved ones should come first. Most of our supporters include a gift to City Mission after they have taken care of family and friends. Ask your solicitor or Trustee Company about the best way to do this, considering your preferences and personal situation.

  • Thousands of ordinary Australians leave a gift in their will to causes they care about. Every gift – no matter how large or small – can make an enormous and lasting difference to those we support. There is no minimum required to leave a gift to charity. A 1% percentage gift can make an incredible difference.

  • The cost of putting together or updating your Will depends on how complex your personal affairs are. Ask your solicitor for an estimate.

    Once you’ve made your decision, leaving a gift in your Will is easy to arrange. A phone call and a visit to your solicitor or Trustee Company is all it should take to write your Will or update your existing one.

  • Yes, it is as simple as adding an amendment or Codicil to your existing Will. Please contact your solicitor or Trustee Company and they will assist you with this.

  • You can use the suggested wording for leaving a gift in your Will as a guide when speaking to your solicitor or Trustee Company. The wording is included on this page (under “Suggested Wording for Leaving a Gift in Your Will”). It is important all gifts are left to Launceston City Mission Inc (ABN 77 205 956 084).

  • You can tell us you’ve included a gift in your Will if you want to. We’d love to hear from you, if that’s what you choose, so we can thank you for your thoughtfulness. All information you share with us is strictly confidential.

  • This is a personal decision for you to make, but we do suggest letting your family know of your wishes ahead of time. Discussing your wishes with your loved ones means you can explain your decisions and answer any questions they have.

  • All Gifts in Wills are invested into the area of most need at the time of receiving the gift. You can request that we use the funds for a particular area, program, or service - we are happy to discuss this and give you as much choice as possible. No matter how big or small your gift is, your legacy can make an enormous and lasting difference to those who we support.

  • We ask you to keep your gift quite general so it’s easier for us to fulfill your wishes in the future. This also means we can respond where the need is greatest when we eventually receive the gift. Let us know if you want to support an area of our work - we would love to discuss which of our programs and services aligns best with your wishes.

For a confidential discussion about your wishes:

Please contact our Bequest Team on 03 6335 3003, email bequests@citymission.org.au, or use the form below.