Could your legacy make a difference to Wales and your community?
Most of us hope to leave something behind that reflects what matters to us most. For many people, that includes supporting the causes, communities and places that have shaped their lives.
Every year, millions of pounds are left to charities through gifts in Wills. These gifts help fund life-changing work, supporting everything from community projects and medical research to emergency services, sport and opportunities for future generations.
Yet many people are unaware that relatively little legacy funding currently reaches Welsh charities. Each year, Welsh charities receive an estimated £33 million through gifts in Wills. However, based on Wales’ share of the UK population, that figure could be closer to £225 million. That’s almost £200 million that could be helping Welsh charities support Welsh people and communities.
That’s why we’ve joined forces with Cancer Research Wales, Cymru Football Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance Charity to launch Yma am Byth | Here for Good.
Helping people make informed choices
Yma am Byth | Here for Good isn’t about telling people where they should leave their money. It’s about making sure people have the information they need to make the choice that’s right for them. For some, that may mean supporting a charity that has helped them or a loved one. For others, it might be about giving back to a local community, supporting a cause they’re passionate about, or helping future generations across Wales. Whatever your priorities, understanding the options available can help ensure your Will reflects the impact you’d like to make.
Why legacy gifts matter
A gift in your Will can continue supporting the causes you care about long into the future. These gifts help charities plan ahead, respond to changing needs and invest in work that creates lasting change. At Community Foundation Wales, legacy gifts help us support grassroots groups and local communities across Wales, directing funding where it can make the biggest difference. No matter the size of the gift, legacy donations can play an important role in strengthening communities and supporting the people and places we care about.
Working with professional advisers
We’re also encouraging solicitors, Will writers and financial advisers across Wales to join the conversation. Professional advisers play a vital role in helping people explore their options and ensuring their wishes are clearly reflected in their Wills. Through Yma am Byth | Here for Good, we’re working with advisers to raise awareness of legacy giving and help more people make informed decisions.
Leave your mark on Wales
Your legacy is personal. It’s a reflection of your values, your experiences and the difference you’d like to make. Whether that’s supporting a local community, a specific cause or Wales as a whole, a gift in your Will can help create lasting impact for the future.
Find out more about Yma am Byth | Here for Good and how legacy giving can support the people, places and causes that matter most to you.
