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A gift in your Will – a meaningful legacy

a special act of kindness

When you leave a gift in your Will for Caring Families Aotearoa, you’ll be helping caregivers to gain the skills, knowledge and support they need to turn around the lives of children in foster care for many years into the future.

Your act of kindness looks beyond today, to help create a lasting legacy – one that gives children a chance to heal, thrive, and look forward to the brighter future all children deserve.

 

 

 

 

 

Why leave a gift in your Will?

Leaving a gift in your Will for Caring Families Aotearoa is a thoughtful way to show your belief in the future of children in care.

Your gift will help support programmes that benefit caregivers, who often step into the role with much compassion but little support. Caring Families Aotearoa provides caregivers with the skills, knowledge and support they need to create homes that heal – and a gift in your Will can help us reach even more caregivers, helping even more children.

“Caring Families Aotearoa have been an absolute saviour. They give you informative knowledge and sound, evidence-based practices. They support you, they’re there for you, and they follow up to make sure you’re okay.”

– Vikki, caregiver

“Caregivers are salt of the earth people and they give so much of themselves, but sometimes they don’t see the reality of what they’re opening themselves up for. We tell them, ‘You can’t do this on your own – you need a village.’ And that’s what we create for them.”

– Rob Surtees, Caring Families Aotearoa Therapist

“When a child finally feels secure and can trust, that’s when you start to see who they truly are, not their survival behaviours.”

– Teesh, caregiver

Frequently asked questions

Why should I write a Will?

Writing a Will is an important step in ensuring your wishes are followed after you’re gone.

Having a Will is the only way to be certain your loved ones are looked after in the way you wish. It also gives you the chance to make a real difference by leaving gifts to organisations you care about, to ensure your legacy lives on.

How do I include Caring Families Aotearoa in my Will?

If you’re a Caring Families Aotearoa member or supporter you can make an online Will free with Footprint (see below). Alternatively, you may like to consult your solicitor, the Public Trust, or another adviser.

There are three ways to include a gift in your Will for Caring Families Aotearoa:

  • Residual bequest: this is a percentage of your estate that can be anywhere between 1% and 100%. This is often considered an ideal type of gift, as the amount will automatically adjust in line with any changes to your estate. We kindly ask you to consider a residual bequest, as its value does not decrease over time – giving your gift the power to make a greater impact.
  • Pecuniary bequest: this is a specified sum of money in your Will.
  • Specified bequest: this is where a particular item is specified in your Will, for example, works of art, or stocks and shares, or even property.

Please let your solicitor or advisor know these details: Caring Families Aotearoa’s legal name is the New Zealand Family and Foster Care Federation Incorporated. Charity registration number CC25139.

I'm ready to make my Will. Where do I start?

Writing a Will can be daunting. So Caring Families Aotearoa has partnered with Footprint to offer our members and supporters a free online Will-writing service.

Making your online Will with Footprint is quick, easy and secure, with a simple step-by-step process that takes around 15 minutes to complete.

You can update your Footprint Will each year, store it in a digital vault, and send notifications to loved ones to let them know you have completed your Will. And a physical copy of your Will is stored by Footprint in a flood- and earthquake-proof location.

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To discuss leaving a gift in your Will, please contact Jenni Anderson, Fundraising Manager:

Your kindness today will make a difference for tomorrow’s children.