Leave a gift in your will

Create a better future, for future generations.
By leaving a gift in your will to Young Bristol, you will provide a young person with a safe place and positive opportunities when they need it most.

“I will be leaving a gift in my will to Young Bristol because while Young Bristol are around, more young people have bright futures.”

The generous support of people like you makes it possible for Young Bristol to exist and to continue to be an outstanding provider of high-quality community-based youth services and innovative programmes, that positively and sustainably impact the lives of children and young people.

Here at Young Bristol, we understand that your will is one of the most important documents you’ll ever write. After your loved ones have been provided for we hope that you may consider finding a place in your will for Young Bristol, your local charity.

We recommend you use a solicitor or a member of the Institute of Professional Willwriters to help you write a will.

Types of gift

There are three types of gift you can leave in your will:

Residuary gift

This is a share of your total estate (everything you own that is of value) after all other payments (such as lifetime debts, tax and administrative expense) have been deducted. Because a residuary legacy is a percentage of your estate, it will keep its value over time.

Pecuniary gift

A pecuniary gift is a fixed amount of money that you leave in your will. It is a good idea to review pecuniary gifts regularly, as their face value can be lessened by inflation and turn out to be less powerful than you intend.

Specific gift

A specific gift is when you leave a particular item of value – such as personal possessions, property or shares.

£260

pays for two evenings of Youth Work for 50 young people with a qualified youth worker

£350

will provide a young person on our Outdoor Employment Programme with a First Aid qualification

£2,500

will keep one of our Community Youth Clubs open for a whole month

£15,000

allows the Youth Club on Wheels to deliver sessions in a community with no provision for a whole year

By leaving a gift in your will, big or small, you can help young people to broaden their horizons, gain employment, ignite their passions, increase their self belief and be successful. But most importantly, you will provide a young person with a safe and supportive place when they need it most.

Get in touch

For further information on how you can leave a gift in your will to Young Bristol please contact Lucy Saunders, our Head of Development and Fundraising, at ls@youngbristol.com.

Alternatively, reach out using our contact form and your message will be directed to the relevant member of the Young Bristol team.

Contact us

Get in touch

The size of our charity means that each corporate partner is hugely important to us. Get in touch with Lucy Saunders, our Development & Fundraising Manager at ls@youngbristol.com to discuss how you can contribute to improving young people’s opportunities across the city.

Alternatively, reach out using our contact form and your message will be directed to the relevant member of the Young Bristol team.

Our programmes

From youth clubs and outdoor activities to informal education and training opportunities, we offer a wide range of programmes for young people aged 8–25.