Leave a gift in your Will

If you support The Mission and are considering leaving a gift in your Will, we'd love to talk to you.

If you choose to do this, you are expressing your passion for the enduring values of The Mission.  You are saying something about who you are and how you want to be remembered.

The Mission relies heavily on the generosity of Wellingtonians to fund our services.  The income we receive when someone leaves a gift in their Will is a very important part of our fundraising strategy, alongside income received from individual donors, businesses, corporate sponsorship, grants, local Government contracts, sales of goods and services, events, trusts and investments.  These gifts allow us to plan ahead, continue with our long-term development and direct funds to where the greatest need is.

There are various ways to leave a gift to The Mission in your Will.  Examples are:

A Specified Amount of Money

This is the most common form of gift which, if given without restriction, can be used by The Mission where it is most needed.

All of the Residue of your Estate

The Mission receives everything remaining in your estate after all other gifts have been distributed.

A Percentage of the Residue of your Estate

After all other gifts have been distributed, The Mission receives a share, as decided by you, of what remains in your estate.

Personal Property

The Mission receives specific assets which you mention by name in your Will, for example, shares, works of art, antiques.

Real Estate

A house, other building, or parcel of land can be left to The Mission, to sell or use as it thinks fit.

The best thing to do is to discuss your wishes with a lawyer.  They'll ensure your Will matches your ideals.  Please remember, at its heart a Will should focus on looking after the future of your family and friends first and foremost.  It is very important to The Mission, that everyone takes a ‘family first, charity second' approach when leaving a gift to us in their Will.

For more information about how your gift can help The Mission, please contact:

Leanne Thompson

Phone: 04-477-5984
leanne@wgtncitymission.org.nz