Leave a gift in your will

A lasting way to support families who have lost everything

A GIFT IN YOUR WILL CAN BRING CALM TO THE CHAOS

A GIFT IN YOUR WILL CAN BRING SHELTERBOX

With a Gift in your Will to ShelterBox, you can be there to help families survive the immediate impact of disaster for the next generation. Your special gift will make a lasting impact on your global family by providing shelter, security and safety to those left most vulnerable, whenever and wherever disaster strikes.  

If you are considering leaving a gift in your Will to ShelterBox, thank you. Any gift, large or small, will help us reach more families, allowing them to rebuild and recover after disaster. 

A GIFT IN YOUR WILL BRINGS HOPE

Your support, no matter what size, will help people around the world to rebuild and recover after conflict or disaster.

To make giving easy, ShelterBox Australia has partnered with Gathered Will, one of Australia’s largest and most trusted end-of-life services site. Completing a will with Gathered Here takes less than 10 minutes, is absolutely free and easy to do.

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A Story of old friends

Ritta and Dorica are old friends and neighbours. But when floods swept through their village in Chikwawa, Malawi, the surging waters devoured their homes, along with all their possessions.

‘When the flood came, everything we had was destroyed,’ said Ritta. ‘Our houses fell down. Everything we had was washed away.’

Yet they are both happy. They were two of the thousands of people who received ShelterBox aid after the floods. Ritta said: ‘Because of ShelterBox, we are living a good life. We are very happy.’

While they look for a way to rebuild their homes, their tents not only provide a roof over their heads, but a place to call home.

Watch the below video to learn more about Ritta and Dorica’s story.

Ritta and Dorica's Story

Leaving a legacy in your will

If this is the first time you’ve written your will, you should start by consulting your solicitor. They will help you to write your will and make sure your estate is taken care of according to your wishes.

You can make small changes to your existing will by adding footnotes (called codicils) in the presence of two witnesses. If you’re making a major change, your best course of action may be to rewrite your will.

There are several ways to leave a gift to ShelterBox.

A pecuniary gift is a specific amount of money, such as $6,000.

A residuary gift is a share of your estate, such as 1/8. This is given once any pecuniary gifts, expenses or debts have been paid.

A specific gift is a particular item, which can be sold to support our work. It could be a property, or an item of value such as real estate, art or a piece of jewellery.

Have a question about leaving a legacy with ShelterBox? Contact our Fundraising team today.

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