Make a Bequest

 

Leaving a bequest makes such a thoughtful and significant contribution.  Bequests are also the most realistic way for most of us to leave a legacy – it may well be the largest donation most of us will ever be able to give.

By remembering Spinal Cord Injuries Australia with a bequest in your Will you will make a major difference to the lives of those living with a spinal cord injury.  What an impact your generosity will have!

Your bequest will provide funding across SCIA - Peer Support Services, Teamsafe, Walk On, for example.  You will help provide the best possible services and make a tangible difference to the ongoing daily life to so many.

A BIG Difference – A BIG Thank you!

If you are thinking of leaving a bequest to Spinal Cord Injuries Australia, please let us know.  It would be a marvelous privilege to be able to thank you for your thoughtfulness.

 

Legal wording that you can use for your will

A General Cash Gift

I give to Spinal Cord Injuries Australia the sum of $ __________________ to be applied for the purposes by Spinal Cord Injuries Australia as its directors may determine. I declare that the receipt of the Director of Spinal Cord Injuries Australia or other authorised officer will be a sufficient discharge to my executors who will not be bound to see the application of this gift.

 

Gift of whole Residue of Estate

I give to Spinal Cord Injuries Australia all the rest and reside of my Estate to be applied for the purposes Spinal Cord Injuries Australia as its directors may determine. I declare that the receipt of the Director of Spinal Cord Injuries Australia or other authorised officer will be a sufficient discharge to my executors who will not be bound to see the application of this gift.

 

Gift of a Percentage of Residue of Estate

I give to Spinal Cord Injuries Australia _____ % of my Residuary Estate to be applied for the purposes by Spinal Cord Injuries Australia as its directors may determine. I declare that the receipt of the Director of Spinal Cord Injuries Australia or other authorised officer will be a sufficient discharge to my executors who will not be bound to see the application of this gift.

 

Gift of a Specific Asset

I give to Spinal Cord Injuries Australia _______________________________________  (describe specific property, e.g. real estate, art works, shares, units, debentures, or other securities in listed companies) to be applied by Spinal Cord Injuries Australia as its directors may determine. I declare that the receipt of the Director of Spinal Cord Injuries Australia or other authorised officer will be a sufficient discharge to my executors who will not be bound to see the application of this gift.