Leave a Lasting Legacy
Discover how you can make a difference, even after you’ve gone.
Gift a Legacy in Your Will
A financial gift in your Will to our charity will not only help The Hockey Museum to survive but to prosper, ensuring that hockey’s history and heritage will benefit and inspire those who run on the pitches of tomorrow.
The Hockey Museum’s future relies on capturing the imagination of a new generation of the hockey family and sports heritage fans. By giving our charity a gift in your Will, you can give back to sport and become part of that future.
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How to Include a Gift in your Will
The only information needed by your Will writer is our charity name and number:
- The Hockey Museum
- Registered Charity number: 1170979
The only decision you have to make is what type of gift and its size. Every gift, small or large, will help us to grow and prosper.
Updating your Will
These days it is very easy to update your Will. The best action is to contact your legal adviser and they will guide you through the best method of changing a Will, which is by way of a codicil.
No Will and/or Solicitor?
Then please contact us. We cannot recommend a specific solicitor, but we can send a list of ones local to you and it is then your choice. Making a Will might well be cheaper and easier that you think.
Will a Gift in my Will to The Hockey Museum reduce Inheritance Tax?
Very possibly but it is a complicated tax!
Usually, every £5,000 you leave to us should save your estate £2,000 in Inheritance Tax, but please take professional advice.
The Hockey Museum advises anyone making or updating a will to seek independent legal advice.
Types of Gifts
Pecuniary Gifts are specified sums of money.
Residuary Gifts are made from whatever is left over once gifts of money and specific items have been distributed. You can leave us any percentage from 1% to 100% depending on your circumstances.
Specific Gifts are things like as a property or jewellery which we would sell on your behalf, the proceeds from which would come to the Museum. We would also be happy to advise you as to whether your hockey heritage material is appropriate for our collection.
Your solicitor will be able to explain the different types of gifts in more detail.
Should You Tell Us about Your Legacy Gift?
Choosing to leave a gift in your Will is a deeply personal matter, however if you do plan to leave a gift to The Hockey Museum, there are three very good reasons to tell us:
- So that we can thank you appropriately.
- So that we can plan ahead for the future with confidence.
- If you wish your gift to be used for a specific purpose, we want to make sure we can fulfil your wish.
If you intend to leave a legacy to The Hockey Museum, please contact our Treasurer via our website contact form.
Memorial Giving
Using our trusted donations platform Supported Giving, we will work with you to create a unique QR code to include in their Order of Service. The QR code is easily scannable with any smart phone camera and links to a customisable donation page dedicated to your loved one’s memory.
In celebrating their life, ensure that hockey’s history and heritage will continue to inspire future generations.
