20 T e Good Life Retirement Planning, Wills & Legacies
Promotional Content • Saturday 2nd March 2024
Leave a long-lasting legacy in the local community you love
Have you heard of UK Community Foundations (UKCF)?
in supporting the good causes happening around them. In fact, last year, the UKCF network managed the important work of more than 40,000 donor-advised funds all over the UK. T e UKCF network is made of 47
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UK-based community foundations that collectively support every post- code in the four nations. UKCF also supports the work of
members in Jersey, Guernsey, Ireland and Bermuda.
international
ommunity foundations work with people all over the UK who want to be involved
T e great thing about donating to
or setting up a fund with a commu- nity foundation is the wide range of support you can provide through just one channel of giving. T e best part? You don’t have to be wealthy to start your giving journey. Whether you want to help children’s charities, food banks, domestic violence refuges, local environmental projects or other charitable services, community foun- dations ensure your donations tackle the issues you care about. Grassroots voluntary organi- sations have proved to be a local
lifeline in recent years, yet they’re often overlooked by larger national funders. Community foundations provide accessible grants and profes- sional support for these incredible services while connecting them to local networks.
So, how can you get involved during Free Wills Month? As well as supporting good causes in your lifetime, one way of giving back is in your Will. Community foundations work closely with fi nan- cial advisers and solicitors to off er
This Free Wills Month, get in touch with your local community foundation to fi nd out how you can leave a long-lasting legacy of good. Head to
ukcommunityfoundations.org/our-network
unbiased, bespoke advice, putting your wishes at the heart of their work. Additionally, legacy funds are both tax effi cient and easy to administer. “Gwendy was so pleased that she
could help people after she was gone, and that she’d be remembered for years to come, too,” said Gwendy Marrs’ solicitor. Memorial funds are also a wonderful way to ensure that
involvement, supporting the causes that mattered to those they’ve lost. Want to learn more? T en simply
pop over to the UKCF website, fi nd your local community foundation and start a conversation.
the
legacy of a loved one lives on. T ey off er family and friends a positive opportunity to connect through fundraising activities and project
ukcommunityfoundations.org
Let’s talk about your Will. Get your free Will guide and discover how including a gift in your Will to Marie Curie could help us care for people at the end of life, whatever the illness. #WillTalk
Call 0800 144 5740 or search ‘Marie Curie Will Talk’.
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