Leave a gift to charity in your will
A gift of hope and care
Leaving a gift to charity in your will creates a lasting legacy of helping people in need and making the world a better place. As one of South Australia’s oldest and most trusted charities, See Differently with the Royal Society for the Blind has been humbled to receive gifts in will over many generations.
What’s on this page?
Leaving a gift in your will is a thoughtful and selfless act that has lasting impact on the lives of thousands of people. At See Differently, the generosity of those who have left such gifts has enabled us to offer many programs of support, including our life changing Guide and Assistance Dog programs.
Other Ways to Help
If you’d like to support See Differently in other meaningful ways, you can:
- Make a donation to help empower people who are legally blind or veterans living with PTSD.
- Volunteer with See Differently and share your time and skills to make a direct difference in our community.
- Get involved in community fundraising to raise awareness and vital funds for our programs and services.
Every contribution, whether through your time, energy, or generosity, helps us continue creating a world where South Australians living with vision loss or PTSD can live independently and with confidence.
Meet Milly and Bixby.
Milly is a young woman finishing her year 12 studies and balancing a hectic sporting and social calendar. She’s doing it all with her See Differently Guide Dog Bixby by her side. Gifts in wills help to fund our life changing Guide Dog Program and allow people like Milly to live their best life
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Leaving a gift in your will
Leaving a gift in your will is an incredibly generous act which has an impact for generations.
An estate planning attorney or solicitor will work with you to establish or update your will. If you are planning to leave a gift in your will, there are different options you can consider:
- Specific bequest: A set amount of money is left to a charity or charities of your choice.
- Residuary bequest: A percentage or all of what’s left in your estate after other gifts, debts, and taxes are settled.
- Contingent bequest: A gift that only takes place if certain conditions are met (e.g., “If my spouse predeceases me, then my estate goes to my selected charity/charities”).
- Percentage of estate: A fixed percentage of your total estate value e.g. 10% is gifted to a charity/charities of your choice.
Talk to the team about gifts in will
Our friendly and knowledgeable fundraising team is here to help and answer any of your questions about leaving a gift to charity in your will. Send us an email or request a call and we’ll be happy to chat through any of your questions.
Leaving a gift to See Differently
We are immensely grateful to the many people who have left a gift in their will to See Differently. It simply allows us to do what we love – helping people to see differently through the services, Guide and Assistance Dogs and programs that we offer.
If you are working with your estate planner or solicitor, you’ll just need a few details about See Differently to share with them.
- Charity name: See Differently with the Royal Society for the Blind SA
- Charity Address: 11 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains SA 5086
- ABN: 37 680 837 839
- See Differently with the Royal Society for the Blind is ACNC registered (a registered Australian charity)
Most people who leave a gift in their will allow See Differently to determine the best use of the gift. However, some people are particularly passionate about our Guide Dog program or may have a connection to our OPK9 Assistance Dog program for veterans. If you would like your gift to specifically fund these programs, just let your estate planner to specify this in your will.
Meet Theresa.
My husband and I have always supported See Differently. The work they do, the people they help and the way they do it, and those wonderful guide dogs. We have been fortunate in our lives, and we have made several major gifts to help See Differently with various projects, and we didn’t hesitate when we made our wills to further gift See Differently. 140+ years of outstanding community service deserves support.
Make a will for free with Gathered Here
Not everyone has access to a solicitor for creating a will, and in fact there are very many Australian adults who don’t have a will at all. See Differently has partnered with Gathered Here to offer a free will writing service for its community.
Gathered Here is Australia’s largest and most trusted end-of-life services website. Helping 30,000+ people each month. The online platform makes is super easy to create a will. In about 10 minutes you’ll be able to complete the step-by-step guide to writing your will and specifying your wishes. Then you download a free copy of the will, you get it signed and witnessed for a legally valid will. The service is easy and completely free for the users. As part of the process you can opt to leave a gift in your will to See Differently and a range of other respected Australian charities.
In memory donations
Sometimes families will choose to honour the passing of a loved one with in memory donations to See Differently at their funeral or memorial services. Some South Australian funeral homes will be able to accommodate this request on your behalf.
See Differently can also provide in memory donation cards for your service, or talk to us about any specific requests you may have.
Email [email protected] or call 1300 944 306.
FAQs
Do you want to leave a legacy of impact?
Have questions about gifts in wills? We’ve answered the ones we hear most often to help you make an informed, meaningful decision about your legacy:
Why make a Will?
An up-to-date Will is essential as it means you can avoid any confusion about your wishes. By writing a Will, you decide who you want to benefit. You can ensure your loved ones and the causes you care about are provided for in exactly the way you wish.
What would happen if I don’t make a Will?
If you die without making a Will, you are said to have died “intestate”. If this happens, Australian law will specify who inherits your estate (property, personal possessions and money). This may mean that it doesn’t go where you want it to. So it really is important to make a Will so that your intentions are clear.
How often should I review and update my Will?
You should look over your Will about every 3-5 years or when your personal circumstances change: if there has been a birth, or a death in your family or when relationships change, for example. You may also need to review it if there are changes to the taxation system or to your finances. It is important to keep an eye on the value of your estate to ensure you’re aware of any Inheritance Tax liability.
Can I add See Differently to my existing Will?
If you already have a Will you can still help See Differently with the Royal Society for the Blind by adding a codicil to amend your existing Will, to include a gift to See Differently. Although the codicil is a short and fairly simple legal document, we recommend that you consult a solicitor (or a qualified Will writer recognised by a professional body) to prepare it. If you have made more than one Will, it is important to ensure that this codicil relates to your most recent Will. Please note that simply making handwritten amendments to your current Will could make the whole Will invalid.
I don’t have a large estate. How can I make a difference to See Differently?
Large or small, all gifts in Wills are important to us and will help us continue to break the barriers faced by people with sight loss.
Who can witness my Will?
Usually two witnesses will be sufficient. They must be over 18 and are not beneficiaries of the Will or married to the person making the Will. If you are registered as severely sight impaired, you cannot legally witness a Will. If you are severely sight impaired, it is really important to check that your Will includes the correct attestation clause. This clause specifies that the Will was read out to you, the testator, in the presence of your witnesses, and that you understood exactly what you’re signing.