Leaving a Gift in your Will

If you’re considering leaving us a gift in your Will, thank you. A gift of any size will make  a huge difference to small, local charities.

Leaving a gift to SCF in your Will is a wonderful way to make a lasting impact on the places and causes you care about in Somerset. Many people want to support small, local charities in Somerset with a gift in their Will, but it can be difficult to know which charities to support or how you can best make a difference.

That’s where we can help.

Download your free Gifts in Wills guide, request a copy in the post or view the guide online.

Gifts in wills guide

Download your free Gifts in Wills Guide to learn about more about leaving a gift in your Will to SCF.

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Our unrivalled knowledge of local charities and local need means we can expertly direct your future gift to make the most impact possible.

I’m passionate about building stronger and more sustainable communities in Somerset, having lived in the county for most of my life. I wanted to leave a legacy to help with this mission and could think of no better place to leave my gift than to SCF. I wanted to rely on SCF’s knowledge and expertise to direct my gift so it makes the most impact possible over the years.

SCF legacy pledger

Choose how you’d like your gift to be used

Legacy gifts and inheritance tax.

Charitable gifts are exempt from inheritance tax. That means a gift to SCF in your Will would ordinarily be free of tax and deducted from the estate before the tax is calculated.

A gift in your Will to SCF could help reduce the total amount of tax paid on your estate. Anyone leaving at least 10% of their estate in their Will to charity benefits from an effective inheritance tax reduction from 40% to 36%.

The rules are complex, so we would always recommend speaking to a qualified solicitor for expert advice when writing or updating a Will.

Chat to one of our friendly team.

Want to leave a gift in your Will for Somerset?

We’d be very happy to meet you to offer free, impartial advice on the best way to achieve your wishes.

We’re always very pleased to recommend specific charities you could support or give you advice on how best to focus your gift to meet your wishes.

Want to create a new charitable fund with a gift in your Will?

We’d always recommend contacting us to discuss your wishes. We’re happy to visit you at home, welcome you to our offices in Shepton Mallet, or meet with you and your solicitor together.

Talk to us about working together

Get in touch for free, impartial advice about supporting Somerset with a gift in your Will or leaving a legacy to SCF.

Kelly Hall (She/Her)
Philanthropy Director (Maternity Cover)
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