AGAPÉ IRELAND
Legacy Giving
Legacy Giving
Leave a Gift in your Will
LEGACY GIVING
Legacies have had a lasting impact on strengthening and resourcing the mission of making Jesus known.
Agapé is committed to mission longterm in Ireland and beyond. We want to build effective teams with a heart to make Jesus known. We are capable of making a lasting difference, and it doesn’t happen overnight.
Any gift, large or small can make a difference to the growth of God’s Kingdom in Ireland.
Read on to discover how you can leave a legacy.
Legacy Giving
Everything you leave to family or friends above the tax threshold incurs an inheritance tax of 33%. The good news is that if you leave a legacy to a charity, your gift will be tax-free.
How to leave a legacy
We know this is a personal decision. Your legacy gift says you care in a very intentional way. Our operations staff are available to talk you through what this would look like, and get you the information you require.
It’s always good to take advice when considering your Will and how you would like to provide for your family as well as leaving a legacy gift to a charity.
There are three main types – residuary, pecuniary and specific. A residuary gift is a share of your estate once your loved ones are taken care of. A pecuniary gift is a specific amount of money. A specific gift is an item, such as jewellery or even a property.
Below are some suggested steps that you can take:
If you already have a Will with your Solicitor you can instruct them in leaving a legacy to Agapé Ireland.
If you have a Will but prefer not to involve your Solicitor then you can amend your Will legally with a Codicil.
If you don’t yet have a Will then you can ask your Solicitor about your wish to leave a legacy to Agapé Ireland or you can make your Will online.
Some people are uncomfortable thinking about their Will so it might be helpful for you to think of it as both helping yourself by getting your affairs in order and also ensuring that your chosen charity is supported in this lasting way.
If you have any questions, please contact us at office@agape.ie and we will be happy to help you.