Close your eyes and imagine the Bay of Islands you want to see. A gift to Project Island Song in your will can help your vision to become reality.
An inspiring transformation has occurred on the islands of Ipipiri since 2003 when the people of the Bay of Islands came together to envision thriving ecosystems and the return of taonga species.
Nature works over long timeframes, and two decades on we are still in the early stages of what is a long-term project to rejuvenate these islands. Including a gift in your will is a powerful opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for Aotearoa’s threatened biodiversity and for the generations to come.
Your gift could:
Legacy gifts don’t have to be enormous to have a major impact. A gift of any size helps us to continue the work to maintain the islands pest-free status, support the regeneration of the habitat, and continue to reintroduce rare and endangered species back to this haven, saving them from extinction.
Leaving a gift in your will is a very personal decision, and you should look after your loved ones first. Different financial circumstances or changes in the needs of family members may also need to be taken into consideration.
If you are considering leaving a gift in your will to Project Island Song – thank you. We hugely appreciate your support.
This information may be helpful.
1. Our legal name is The Guardians of the Bay of Islands Incorporated.
2. We recommend you talk to a solicitor for expert advice. They may find the following wording helpful:
“I give to Guardians of the Bay of Islands Incorporated (the residue of my estate / a ______% share of my estate / the sum of $__________.” for its general purposes. A receipt given on behalf of the Guardians of the Bay of Islands Incorporated will be a complete discharge to my trustees for the gift.”
After making provision for family and friends you can choose to leave what’s left (the residue), or a specified percentage of the residue, to a charity such as the Guardians of the Bay of Islands Incorporated.
Some people decide to share their estate among several people and charities by allocating a percentage to beneficiaries. This overcomes the need to review your will regularly to take account of changes in your estate or to compensate for inflation. Even a small percentage of your estate could make a hugely significant difference for the regeneration of the islands and their wildlife.
This form of bequest allows you to clearly specify a gift, whether it is a gift of money, property, artwork, jewellery, bonds, shares or your estate. Remember that over time inflation will likely change the value of the gift.
This usually occurs when there are no living relatives or if the Benefactor (you) wishes to make a significant contribution to a cause they believe in.
A will is an important and telling document and provides you with an opportunity to reflect on your life and your values. Your will should therefore be reviewed on a regular basis, particularly when major changes have occurred in one’s life such as marriage, death of a loved one or executor of your will.
If you would like to have a conversation, in confidence, about leaving a gift in your will to Project Island Song, please contact our Fundraising Manager, Andy Boor, at andy@projectislandsong.co.nz, or put your contact details into the form below and we will be in touch.
