Of course, family and friends will be your priority. However a gift in your will can also help us to continue our support for young adult mental health issues into the future.

For example, you may wish to make a gift in memory of a loved one to leave a lasting legacy now and for future generations.

Whether you are making a will for the first time or simply changing an existing will, it is easier than you might think to leave a gift for future generations.  Gifts to charity are free of inheritance tax and can reduce the amount of tax paid by your family. No gift is too small to make a lasting difference. We are extremely grateful for every act of generosity and every penny we receive.

We welcome legacies of all kinds, including:

• Pecuniary – a specified sum of money.
• Specific – a specified item, such as shares or property.
• Residuary – all part of the Estate after any pecuniary legacies have been paid.
• Reversionary – the residue of the Estate after the death of a surviving spouse.

If you or your professional adviser would to talk about leaving a legacy, please get in touch with Essex Community Foundation. You can do this by calling 01245 355947 or emailing Steven Mackenzie via steven@essexcf.org.uk.