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View all programs Your bequest: a legacy that will last a lifetime
Your bequest will change the lives of Australian children in need
After you have taken care of your loved ones, including The Smith Family in your Will can be a simple way to make a lasting difference. Your bequest can make a positive difference for generations of disadvantaged Australian children.
Growing up in poverty meant Rhiannon couldn't fit in and enjoy school like the other students.
Her family’s financial disadvantage meant that Rhiannon missed out on the things that other children take for granted.
She couldn’t keep up in class, she lost confidence and the other children made fun of her. Increasingly, Rhiannon withdrew and eventually she just wished she was invisible. Unfortunately, Rhiannon’s story isn’t unique; The Smith Family work with children just like her every day.
Leaving a gift in your Will means that you can change the future for generations of disadvantaged children. Your gift will provide ongoing support and effective out-of-school learning programs throughout a child’s education. These will help future generations of disadvantaged children to build the skills they need to find their inner confidence, realise their potential and create a better future for themselves – just like Rhiannon has.
She couldn’t keep up in class, she lost confidence and the other children made fun of her. Increasingly, Rhiannon withdrew and eventually she just wished she was invisible. Unfortunately, Rhiannon’s story isn’t unique; The Smith Family work with children just like her every day.
Leaving a gift in your Will means that you can change the future for generations of disadvantaged children. Your gift will provide ongoing support and effective out-of-school learning programs throughout a child’s education. These will help future generations of disadvantaged children to build the skills they need to find their inner confidence, realise their potential and create a better future for themselves – just like Rhiannon has.
To learn more about The Smith Family, or to order your gifts in Wills Planning Pack, please contact us now.
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We make every dollar count
With a bequest to The Smith Family, you’ll know your legacy will have the greatest impact on helping disadvantaged Australian children transform their lives through education.
For over 100 years we’ve been making every dollar count. In the five years to June 2023 72% of donations from our supporters has been spent on our community programs helping Australian children. 28% of our resources has been invested in the vital activities that build our continuing organisational capacity and sustainability.
Gift in Wills stories
Hear how you can help young Australians like Rhiannon break the cycle of disadvantage.
What your gift can do
Providing resources and support to help disadvantaged children achieve the required reading standard.
Meet Jon
Jon knew leaving a gift in his Will to The Smith Family would create more possibilities for disadvantaged students.
How to leave a gift in your Will
Step 1. Speak to your family and loved ones
This is a personal decision for you to make, but we recommend letting your family know that you are planning to leave a gift to The Smith Family so they are aware of your decision.
Step 2. Decide what kind of gift to leave
There are three main ways to leave a gift in your Will to The Smith Family.
Residual
You can make a gift of the remainder, or a percentage of the remainder, of your estate once your loved ones and expenses have been taken care of.
Specific
You can make a specific bequest by simply stating the dollar amount in your Will that you wish to leave to The Smith Family.
Asset
You may wish to make a gift of a specific asset, for example real estate, shares or bonds, or an item of particular value.
Step 3. Get the help of a professional solicitor
The Smith Family recommend that you consult a solicitor before writing, or updating your Will.
Step 4. Making your Will
To include your chosen gift to The Smith Family when you write your Will, provide your solicitor with the following wording:
“I ..................bequeath to The Smith Family ABN 28 000 030 179 (insert the percentage or residue of your client’s estate, the amount of money, or the details of assets your client wishes to leave). My bequest is to be used for the general purposes of The Smith Family. I declare that the receipt of the Secretary or other proper officer shall be a complete discharge of my bequest.”
How to inform us of your gift
We would love to know that you have included The Smith Family in your Will. We would like to be able to thank you personally. You can inform us that you have a gift in your Will by contacting our team by email gifts-in-wills@thesmithfamily.com.au or call on 02 9085 7118.
My mother grew up in a really tough area and lived her life in disadvantage. That’s what my brother and I experienced too. We were fortunate in our late teenage years when The Smith Family came into our lives and provided us with a financial scholarship. Getting the support I needed through the Learning for Life program changed my life. I was able to finish my education and get my dream job and build a great life for myself!
Leaving a gift in your Will is not a complicated thing to do. Nevertheless, we do recommend that you consult a solicitor or legal advisor before writing or updating your Will. They will help you through the process and ensure that all your paperwork is in order.
