Gifts in Wills (also known as legacies) do not need to be complicated and they can be of whatever size you feel comfortable with; we are grateful for each and every legacy we receive, whatever its value. You can be assured that we will use your gift appropriately, respectfully and in full support of the children, young people and adults who benefit from our work.

People with mental health conditions, learning disability or difficulty, physical disability, life-threatening or life-shortening illnesses and life-changing conditions. Your gift will strengthen resilience and improve vitality. It provides a sense of purpose. It helps people who feel isolated to form friendships and learn new skills which can also help them at school, college or in the workplace. A gift in your Will creates special memories for families of children, young people and adults who have a life-shortening illness. 

We are committed to helping people who often struggle to experience the outdoors, spend time in nature and take part in adventure-led activities; to feel empowered and have the ability to get involved. Your legacy, as a lasting testament to your life, will enable us to plan for the future and ensure our services remain available for children, young people and adults in the years ahead.

There are various ways you can leave a gift to Adventure Therapy in your Will. If you have not written your Will, a legacy can be included from the outset or, if you already have a Will in place, you can amend it with a Codicil. However, if it is easier, you may prefer to rewrite your Will altogether as part of an overall review. Your solicitor or legal advisor will let you know about the most appropriate option for your personal circumstances.

This is a set amount of money left in your Will. It can be of whatever size and can be linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI) so its value is maintained over time. Pecuniary legacies are distributed early on in the Estate administration and take precedent over residuary gifts.

Example wording

I leave to Adventure Therapy of 5 Seaview Estate, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 9PP (registered charity number 1173646) the sum of £_____ [words and figures] for its general charitable purposes and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other duly authorised officer shall be full and sufficient discharge to my Executors.

After pecuniary legacies have been distributed, debts to your Estate have been paid and the administration costs of the Estate have been settled, the residue of the Estate is distributed. You can leave all of the residue of your Estate to Adventure Therapy or a percentage of it.

Example wording

I leave to Adventure Therapy of 5 Seaview Estate, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 9PP (registered charity number 1173646) the residue [or a _____% share of] my Estate for its general charitable purposes and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other duly authorised officer shall be full and sufficient discharge to my Executors.

This would be a gift of a particular item, for example a painting, a watch, jewellery or property. Please consider that if you mention a specific property address when you write your Will rather than any property that you own at the time of death, the gift would fail if you had subsequently sold the property listed in your Will. This highlights why it is important to keep your Will up to date and receive the correct advice.

Example wording

I leave to Adventure Therapy of 5 Seaview Estate, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 9PP (registered charity number 1173646) my [name of item] for its general charitable purposes and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other duly authorised officer shall be full and sufficient discharge to my Executors.

This gift would be dependent on external factors taking place, such as your outliving other beneficiaries of your Estate or providing a lifetime interest of your property to another person, so that your legacy only becomes payable on their death.

If you chose to leave a gift in your Will to Adventure Therapy it is preferable it is left for our general charitable purposes as this means we can use your legacy where it is needed the most at the time. You can trust our charity to use your gift with dignity and respect. However, it is possible to restrict a gift for a particular item or project.

In addition to a moral duty to recognise and respect the wishes of our supporters, Adventure Therapy has a legal obligation to ensure the terms of your Will are met in this regard. It is important to note, however, that for any charity, if you restrict your gift for a project that does not exist, an item which can not be secured or for an activity which the charity is unable to support, the gift would fail and the charity would not benefit in the way you had intended.

If you do wish to leave a restricted gift to Adventure Therapy, thank you for your support - we would be grateful if you could contact us to discuss your pledge, to ensure we would be in a position to fulfill your wishes in the future.