Bequests

A bequest or legacy in your Will to benefit The Shepherd Centre is an excellent way to make a gift that will change the lives of  children and help them to take their place in a hearing world.

When you place The Shepherd Centre in your Will, or if you intend to, we suggest that you let us know so that we can keep you up to date with the progress of the children in our care.    

Making a Will

Having a valid Will is an important personal step – it means that your final wishes can be carried out without any need for the government to determine who benefits from your estate. A Will helps give peace of mind to you and your family.

A Will is a precise legal document that determines the disbursement of your property in the way you wish. To be sure that your assets are distributed the way you wish, always seek professional help to prepare or modify your Will.

Leaving a bequest

A bequest is when you make a gift to a named person or organisation in your Will.

There are different types of bequests – you can leave a percentage of your estate, specific donation amounts for something such as a house or you can leave the residual of your estate after giving specific gifts to individuals or organisations.

How will my bequest make a difference?

Bequests form a vital part of our income at The Shepherd Centre. Through Bequests we can teach children who are deaf or hearing impaired to listen and speak. This is a wonderful outcome and enables our children to reach their full potential.

How can I leave something to charity and look after my family at the same time?

The Shepherd Centre is an organisation primarily about children and families. We strongly encourage our bequestors to ensure that they look after their family first. Many people do this by leaving a portion of their estate to The Shepherd Centre and the larger proportion to their family.

We suggest you talk over your wishes with your family and seek a professional such as a lawyer or trustee company to prepare or update your Will. We can provide a list of solicitors and trustee companies who may be able to help you.

Bequest wording

If you wish to include a bequest to The Shepherd Centre in your Will, here is we have the following suggested wordings:

Specific bequest

"I GIVE to The Shepherd Centre, 391-401 Abercrombie St, Darlington NSW 2008, ABN 61 000 699 927, for its general purposes:

· A percentage of my estate

· The sum of $ __________

· The residue of my estate

· An alternative gift

and I declare that the receipt of the authorised representative of The Shepherd Centre shall be sufficient discharge for my bequest".

Friends of The Shepherd Centre

If you have remembered The Shepherd Centre in your Will, please let us know so we can welcome you as a 'Friend'. You will receive invitations to special events for benefactors and receive a certificate in recognition of your generosity. Large or small, all bequests are important to us.

Contact Us

If you would like help with your Will, or remembering The Shepherd Centre in your Will, please contact Jan Pavey on 02 9351 7899 or 1800 020 030 or email jan.pavey@shepherdcentre.com.au.