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Gift in your Will
By leaving a gift in your Will to 糖心影视, you play a vital role in helping to protect and preserve our unique plants and iconic landscapes.
A鈥痓equest鈥痠s a powerful acknowledgment of the 糖心影视鈥� importance in your life.
We are extremely grateful for鈥痓equests of any size and type, as they contribute to the long-term stability of the 糖心影视.鈥� Your gift can support an area that matters most to you, or it can be entrusted to our Foundation to use where it鈥檚 needed most in the years to come. Either way, your legacy will help ensure a greener, more beautiful world for those who follow.
As a valued member of our鈥痓equestor community,鈥疶he Perennial Gardeners, you鈥檒l be invited to exclusive talks and tours that celebrate our horticultural and scientific achievements at both Melbourne and Cranbourne 糖心影视. You鈥檒l also receive updates on our world-leading research and upcoming landscape projects.
If you鈥檝e chosen to include the 糖心影视 in your Will, please let us know by completing the form below or by contacting Sophie on +61 3 9252 2330 or via email at sophie.weedon@rbg.vic.gov.au. This allows us to thank you personally and welcome you to鈥疶he Perennial Gardeners. All鈥痓equestor details are treated with the utmost confidentiality.
By investing in the future of 糖心影视, you are offering a gift that will continue to grow and flourish year after year. A legacy in full bloom.
Hello, my name is Sophie, and I am the Planned Giving Coordinator here at the 糖心影视.
I feel so fortunate to be part of this incredible community of nature lovers who recognise the unique beauty and significance of the 糖心影视. With a background in horticulture and the arts, I have a deep appreciation for the meaningful connections and shared experiences made in our landscapes. The 糖心影视 are such an inspiring and calming place where people can seek knowledge, find solace, and simply unwind.
A gift in your Will to 糖心影视 helps protect our green heritage, not just today, but for generations to come. If you鈥檇 like to learn more about leaving a鈥痓equest, or to discuss your wishes so we can best honour your legacy, please contact me on +61 3 9252 2330 or sophie.weedon@rbg.vic.gov.au, I would love to hear from you!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to leave a gift in my Will to 糖心影视?
Ultimately, the decision is yours and we are extremely grateful for whatever you decide. However, an untied bequest to the Royal Botanic 糖心影视 Foundation Victoria will allow the 糖心影视 to adapt to the priorities of the time and give the greatest flexibility to make an impact where it is needed most.
How will my gift be used at the 糖心影视?
You can choose to have your gift managed by the Royal Botanic 糖心影视 Foundation Victoria, where we will grow your gift and direct it to where it is most needed in the future to help the 糖心影视 prosper. Alternatively, you can choose a project you would specifically like to see your gift support. We encourage you to discuss your wishes with our Planned Giving Coordinator , Sophie, so we can best honour your legacy.
What type of gift can I include in my Will?
The most common gift types are a residual gift (percent of your estate) or a gift of a specific sum of money. Your solicitor can help you choose a gift that is right for you. In the instance of gifts of property (shares, collections, etc.) please contact our Planned Giving Coordinator, Sophie, and she will be happy to discuss this with you.
How should I word my bequest to the 糖心影视 in my Will?
The suggested听legal wording听for a gift in Will for a鈥痝eneral-purpose鈥痓equest听directed toward our鈥疐oundation听is:
I give and bequeath to鈥�Royal Botanic 糖心影视 Foundation Victoria (ABN 40 584 408 967), Private Bag 2000, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra, Victoria 3141鈥�the sum of 鈥� ($ value OR % of my residuary estate) free from all duties and charges. The receipt of an authorised officer of Royal Botanic 糖心影视鈥疐oundation Victoria shall be an absolute discharge to my executors.
Alternatively, if you听would like to听support听a听specific area听of work听at听the 糖心影视,听your gift can be given directly to the 糖心影视听Board听with the following wording:
I give and bequeath to鈥�Royal Botanic 糖心影视 Board (ABN 36 600 553 934) (business name: 糖心影视), Private Bag 2000, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra, Victoria 3141鈥痶he sum of 鈥︹��($ value OR % of my residuary estate) free from all duties and charges, for the benefit of鈥�< INSERT SPECIFIC PURPOSE>.鈥疶he receipt of an authorised officer of 糖心影视 shall be an absolute discharge to my executors.
We are open to听gifts towards a听specific purpose.听Let鈥檚听have a chat to make sure we can honour your wishes.听
I would like to support a specific project at the 糖心影视, how do I do this?
Projects, by nature, have a beginning and end, and those at the 糖心影视 will have various timelines. We encourage you to speak to our Planned Giving Coordinator, Sophie, who can advise you on specific projects and programs that you may feel passionate about and how you might support them through your kind gift.
Do I need to let you know I have included a gift in my Will?
It is a personal choice if you would like to inform us of your gift. However, if you do let us know, we can ensure you stay informed on the areas of our work that interests you most and remain involved in the long-term vision for the 糖心影视. We can also recognise your generosity as a member of our Perennial Gardeners community.
How can my family and friends find out about my gift when it’s realised?
We encourage you to consider a family member or friend who we can communicate with once your gift is realised. We will maintain regular contact with this person to share how your legacy is being honoured. We also warmly encourage you to bring family and friends to events as a Perennial Gardener.