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Leave a gift in your Will

Help secure a brighter future for vulnerable young people in Devon, by having your Will updated or written at no cost to you.

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We invite you to be a part of our story and leave a Legacy Gift in your Will.

Your gift will ensure that YMCA Exeter is here supporting young people for many years to come.

We have teamed up with Octopus Legacy who offer a safe way to make and change a Will online, or over the phone & face-to-face services are available.

Support YMCA Exeter and write your will for FREE today (RRP £90).

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Your gift will help transform the lives of young people who have experienced homelessness and need a fresh start.

“I was in a toxic relationship and when that ended my mental health took a big dip. I lost my house and lived in a tent in a forest outside of Exeter for seven months. Honestly, I’d be in jail or dead if I hadn’t found YMCA Exeter. It was 100% the best move.

“Since living here, my wellbeing has massively improved. Before, I was lonely and my mental health was low. But being at YMCA Exeter has given me confidence and brought me out of my shell again.”

YMCA Exeter Group Work Coordinator Tim Wells explains in his own words, “Martyn has completed over 50 hours of voluntary work during his employment training programme. He’s played a lead role in Foodboost (our healthy eating project), shifted over 20 tonnes of stones in our community allotment and has consistently led by example. Martyn has been an inspiration to all around him.”

Martyn isn’t one to shout about his accomplishments but with a massive smile on his face he told us: “YMCA Exeter has helped me realise the skills I had. I was able to spend time looking at my skills and matching them to a career with the help of my mentor, Bob.”

A year after arriving at YMCA Exeter, Martyn has moved into YMCA Exeter’s new Stage 4, independent living, at Sidwell Studios:

“If this time last year someone had told me that I’d have a place of my own and a new career I would have laughed at them,” says Martyn. “It’s just so nice to get back to normality and be part of society again.”

 

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  • We’ll always treat you and your legacy with respect.
  • We understand your Will is personal and family and friends should come first.
  • It’s up to you whether you tell us about your Will – but we would love to thank you properly and we’ll always respect your privacy.
  • Your gift will be used where it’s needed the most, so it has the greatest impact on young people.
  • Whatever you’re able to give, we’ll treat your very special gift with sensitivity and respect.
  • You can change your mind about a gift in your Will at any time in the future.

 

Contact our Resource & Communications Manager, Peter, for a no-obligation chat if you have any questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Including a charity like YMCA Exeter in your Will may reduce the tax burden on your beneficiaries as gifts to registered charities are usually tax exempt. These rules change frequently so do also discuss them with your solicitor or Will writer.

Making a Will is the only way you can be sure your wishes will be met after you die. Dying without a Will – ‘intestate’ – can cause unnecessary distress to family and friends.

Start your free, Will-writing journey with the support of Octopus Legacy, an online Will-writing service used by YMCA Exeter and YMCA England & Wales. Simply click here to get started. This page has all the information you will need, including a full list of FAQs and details for online & phone support.

Octopus Legacy also offers telephone and face-to-face Will-writing services for those that would rather speak to a solicitor, to find out more and to book an appointment simply call the team on 0800 773 4014 and quote YMCA Exeter.

Gifts in Wills are an important part of our voluntary income. No matter how big or small, by leaving a gift to YMCA Exeter, you will help secure a brighter future for vulnerable young people in Devon.

There are three different types of gift you might like to consider. A ‘specific gift’ is an item or possession such as jewellery, property or shares. You can also give a ‘pecuniary gift’, which is a donation of a fixed financial amount. Many YMCA Exeter supporters choose to leave us a ‘residuary gift’. This is a share of what remains of your estate once your other wishes have been carried out.

Your Will is a very personal document and you are under no obligation to let us know if you have included a gift to us. However, it is enormously helpful if we do know your intentions. That way we can make sure we only send you information that is helpful and relevant to your circumstances and invite you to appropriate events. We’d also like the chance to say ‘thank you’!

“A Will has real power and is all about protecting and securing future lives”
– Richard Radcliffe, Legacy Fundraising Consultant