Leaving a gift in your will to charity | Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries

Leaving a goodhearted gift in your Will is not only a wonderful gesture but a way to help provide rescued farm animals with the peaceful and happy lives they deserve.

Here at Goodheart, we believe that animals should not be confined to cramped cages or overheated pens – they should be free to feel grass beneath their feet and the sun on their faces. Our sanctuary, set in the rolling hills of Worcestershire, has been established with this ethos in mind, and currently provides a home to over 300 formally farmed animals, including pigs, cows, sheep and chickens.

Many of our residents faced dire circumstances before arriving at our sanctuary. Your donation could support the care of our existing residents as well as helping more animals in desperate need of help. After all, what could be more special than the gift of life?

Why leave a gift in your will?

Leaving a gift to the animals provides you with the reassurance of knowing exactly who will benefit from your donation.

A Will contribution really is the gift that keeps on giving and will leave a lasting legacy of kindness to animals who need it most.

Leaving a gift in your Will provides loved ones with a special place to visit and remember your kindness. Our sanctuary is open throughout the spring and summer months for visitors to meet our rescued animals and hear their inspiring stories.

There are financial advantages to leaving money in this way. As well as the charitable gift itself being tax-free, leaving a donation in your Will can reduce the value of your estate so that it falls below the nil-rate band, meaning that no Inheritance Tax is payable on the rest of your assets.

Why choose Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries?

We are the very first farm animal sanctuary in Europe to be Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries – a testament to our high welfare standards and ethical operating procedures. Learn more about our Verification here.

The quality of life given to our animals is second to none – our residents have access to lush, spacious pastures, native woodland, and a warm cosy bed to call their own.

Every resident is treated as an individual, with a care plan tailored to them and everything they need to live a happy, healthy, and enriching life.

The welfare of our animals will always come first. We don’t and will never overcrowd our sanctuary, which means animals are given the space they need to explore, play and graze in comfort.

What are the different types of Will gift?

You can give any of the below gifts to charity, however pecuniary and residual gifts are the most common:

Residual gift

A gift of the ‘residue’ of an estate is what is left (or a portion of what is left) after any bills, debts, taxes or pecuniary gifts have been paid.

Pecuniary gift
This is a gift of a specific sum of money, made to a charitable cause or person of your choice.

Specific gift
This is a particular item i.e., property or piece of jewellery.

Where will the money go?

The joy of leaving a gift in your will is that you can choose where to allocate your donation. You can choose to:

Support one of our habitat development projects such as our Rehabilitation & Special Care Unit

Contribute to feed, vet bills, or enrichment items for our animals

Cover the lifetime care of one or a number of our farm animals

If you’re not sure, our friendly team will be only too happy to advise on how your donation can support our small charity.

Will I receive recognition?

We are passionate about recognising the valued contributions of our supporters and we would be only too happy to celebrate your legacy, whether that’s through a mention in our newsletter, or a plaque at our sanctuary.

How to leave a gift to Will Goodheart

It is very easy to leave a Goodhearted gift in your Will. We suggest following these steps for your peace of mind:

Appoint a solicitor so that your wishes are fulfilled as you would want them to be. You can find a solicitor local to you through the Law Society website www.lawsociety.org.uk

Decide on the people and/or organisations you would like to leave your assets to. To leave a gift to Goodheart you will need our charity information: Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries, Head Office, The Nickless, Milson, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 0BE, Registered Charity Number 1162923

Appoint one or more Executor/s, this can be a friend, relative or solicitor who will be responsible for carrying out your wishes and the instructions in your Will

Make a copy of your Will and tell someone you trust the location of the original, ask your solicitor for advise on this

Contact us today

To arrange a confidential chat about leaving a gift in your will, simply fill out the form below and our Fundraising Manager Jodie will get back to you:

Wills & Legacies

Why leave a gift in your will?

Why choose Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries?

What are the different types of Will gift?

Where will the money go?

Will I receive recognition?

How to leave a gift to Will Goodheart

Contact us today

We strongly advise consulting with a solicitor before making any changes to your Will.

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