The future is far too important to be left to chance
This is why making a Will is so important
Essex Wildlife Trust is proud of its achievements over the past sixty years. We could not have done this without our amazing supporters, especially those who left us a gift in their Will.
Over these years, we have created and restored spectacular saltmarsh and freshwater wetlands for wildfowl and waders. As well as reconnecting wildlife habitats and made them more resilient. Managing ancient woodlands to ensure they continue to be carpeted in native Bluebells and support an abundance of rare flowers like Oxlips, a wonderful sight to behold. As a result of our work, species can move through the landscape and thrive long into the future.
You will never have this day again so make it count. Please help us to nurture nature forever with a gift in your Will today.
What information do I need to include in my Will?
It is really simple. Our details are as follows:
- Essex Wildlife Trust Limited
- CRN: 210065
- Abbotts Hall Farm, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough, Colchester, Essex CO5 7RZ
An example of simple fixed cash gift (known as a pecuniary bequest) in your Will can be as follows:
I give to ESSEX WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED (Charity registration number 210065) of Abbotts Hall Farm, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough, Colchester, Essex CO5 7RZ absolutely the sum of £ ………………………. [amount in words] for its general purposes and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other duly authorised officer shall be a sufficient discharge to my Executors.
An example of a simple share of, or remainder, of the estate after all costs and pecuniary bequests (known as a residual bequest) in your Will can be as follows:
I give to ESSEX WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED (Charity registration number 210065) of Abbotts Hall Farm, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough, Colchester, Essex CO5 7RZ absolutely [ enter the proportion of the residue ie % or x share of X] for its general purposes and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other duly authorised officer shall be a sufficient discharge to my Executors.
Our promise to you
✓ At all times each enquiry is dealt with respect and compassion and most importantly privacy.
✓ Size does not matter, we are truly grateful for all legacy gifts, large or small each gift will make a big difference.
✓ Your gift will help us to continue to protect wildlife and inspire a lifelong love of nature.
✓ You can change your Will at any time.
Did you know....
Any gift you leave is exempt from inheritance tax because we are a charity. If you leave over 10% of your estate to one or more charities, the inheritance tax on the remainder of your estate would reduce from 40% to 36%.
Get in touch
If you are intending to leave a gift in your Will to Essex Wildlife Trust or would like to know more about doing so please call 01621 862987 or email legacies@essexwt.org.uk
Please be assured we will respect the confidentiality of your Will.
Abbotts Hall Farm
Until 2000, Abbotts Hall Farm was a typical 700-acre arable farm and farm house. Today it is the focus of a 300-acre coastal habitat project, which has won national acclaim as well as the main offices of Essex Wildlife Trust. All of this has been possible because of one lady: Joan Elliot. Miss Elliot left a large legacy to the Trust, which spearheaded the purchase of Abbotts Hall Farm and attracted support from other organisations.
Miss Elliot was very concerned by the loss of wildlife across Essex and particularly in the farmland landscape. She wanted the Trust to show how wildlife could be conserved and she wanted people to be able to see the benefits of conservation – she would be so proud of the Trust’s work at Abbotts Hall.Essex Wildlife Trust ex-CEO
Photo: Paul Hobson
In Memory Donations
Celebrate the life of a loved one who was passionate about wildlife and the natural world by leaving a donation in their memory to help support our work to protect local wildlife.