Leave a Legacy of Hope for Future Generations
After ensuring your loved ones are cared for, including a gift in your Will to The Y NSW is one of the most powerful ways to shape the future. Your bequest will help fund essential youth and community programs – ensuring that young people across New South Wales have access to guidance, education, safe spaces, and opportunities to thrive long into the future.
Why Leave a Gift in Your Will to The Y NSW?
A gift in your Will costs nothing during your lifetime, but it leaves a lasting impact on young lives for generations to come.
Empower Tomorrow’s Leaders
Fund youth leadership initiatives like Youth Parliament and the Young Directors Development Program to give future generations a voice in policy and advocacy.
Support Vulnerable Youth
Ensure early interventions – such as the Alternative Suspension Program and StreetGym – continue to reach young people navigating hardship.
Build Stronger Communities
Expand grassroots initiatives like Y Spaces and StreetGym.
How Your Gift Makes a Difference
Care for Loved Ones First
Ensure your family and friends are provided for in your Will before designating a charitable gift.
Choose Your Type of Gift
Decide whether to leave a residual gift (percentage of your remaining estate), a specific sum, or specific assets.
Include Correct Legal Wording
Provide your solicitor with the exact legal name, ABN, and suggested wording for The Y NSW.
Notify Us (Optional)
Letting us know about your gift allows us to thank you during your lifetime and plan for future community initiatives.
Types of Gifts You Can Leave
Residual Gift
A percentage of your estate after family, loved ones, and expenses are taken care of.
Best for: Ensuring your gift retains its relative value regardless of inflation over time.
Pecuniary Gift
A specific fixed amount of money stated in your Will.
Best for: Leaving a defined monetary contribution.
Specific Item Gift
Specific property, stocks, shares, or valuable assets.
Best for: Donating non-monetary assets to support youth programs.
Suggested Wording for Your Solicitor
To ensure your intentions are carried out smoothly, please share the following official details with your solicitor when updating or writing your Will:
“I give to The Young Men’s Christian Association of New South Wales (The Y NSW) (ABN: 28 000 005 916) [insert gift details: e.g., X% of my estate / the sum of $X / specific assets] for its general charitable purposes. I declare that the receipt of an authorised officer of the organization shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my Executors.”
Get in Touch with Us
If you have questions about including The Y NSW in your Will, or if you would like to let us know about a gift you have already arranged, please reach out to our team.
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