Willanthropy: Leaving a Gift to Charity in your Will

You may already be familiar with the term Philanthropy. Now there is a new word in the world of charitable giving, ‘Willanthropy’, an act by someone who leaves a gift in their Will to charity.

It is a common misconception that only the wealthy can make a meaningful impact through legacy giving in a Will. Willanthropy is something everyone can do.

Willanthropy comes in all shapes and sizes, from real estate, shares, or cash to leaving a percentage of your estate to the charity or charities important to you. Everyone who makes a Will can be a Willanthropist!

At Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF), those who become Willanthropists know that leaving a legacy is an act of kindness making a long-lasting and positive impact on countless lives well into the future.

Willanthropist Lyn Cecil is a mum of a baby boy who survived thanks to the wonderful care received at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick in the 1970s. “I’m a retired Mum. I may not be in the position to make a significant donation today, but through my Will, I can in the future.”

By leaving a gift in your Will to SCHF, you can help fund groundbreaking research, purchase vital cutting-edge equipment, and enable SCHF to continue its mission to ensure world-class health care for kids.

“Bequests gifts are a lifeline for children and families and a wonderful legacy to leave for the next generation.” Said Willanthropist Emeritus Professor, Kim Oates AO, former Chief Executive, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

Leaving a gift in a Will, as little as 5%, can make a significant difference to the future of sick kids and help them live their healthiest lives.

To learn more, contact SCHF on 1800 770 122, [email protected] or visit www.schf.org.au/gift-in-will