Leave a gift in your will
Let your love for music become your legacy
Leaving a gift in your will to Help Musicians is a meaningful way to create a lasting legacy. For over 100 years, we’ve supported musicians in times of opportunity and crisis, and your gift will help us continue this vital work.
A gift in your will could be the most important gift you ever make. It is your chance to make a meaningful investment in the future of musicians and ensure your love of music lives on. Your legacy will support musicians when they need it most and help nurture the next generation of musical talent.
“The support I received was invaluable, enabling me to live and study in London, to focus on my singing and learn my craft, greatly easing the scary financial burden.”
How to leave a gift in your will
Leaving a gift in your will, or updating an existing one, is easier than you might think. You can use our free online will-writing service, Farewill, to create a will at your own pace. It’s a simple way to make sure your wishes are honoured and your loved ones are well cared for.
If you leave a gift to Help Musicians, we’d love to thank you, keep you informed, and invite you to special performances. Please let us know at legacy@helpmusicians.org.uk or 020 7239 9142.
We also respect your privacy if you wish to remain anonymous. Thank you sincerely for your gift.
FAQs
There are a few ways you can consider leaving a gift in your will such as leaving a share of your estate, a fixed sum of money, or specific items as the proceeds from their sale will help our work enormously.
A residuary legacy
A gift of the entirety or a proportion of an estate, after all other gifts have been distributed and all debts and expenses have been paid. The proportionate value of the gift remains in proportion to your estate, immune from the effects of inflation.
A pecuniary legacy
A fixed sum of money. When making this type of gift it is possible to index link your gift to ensure the intended value is secure.
A specific legacy
An item such as property or shares.
Royalties
If you receive music royalty payments you may consider gifting these.
Leaving a legacy to Help Musicians in your will is a straightforward process. When you are making a bequest, please provide your solicitor with the details below:
Charity Name: Help Musicians (the working name of the Musicians Benevolent Fund)
Registered Charity Number: 228089
Address: Help Musicians, 7 – 11 Britannia Street, London WC1X 9JS
As a registered UK charity any gifts to Help Musicians are currently exempt from UK Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax.
I simply wouldn’t have the career I’m enjoying now without Help Musicians. They do a fantastic job for thousands of musicians every year. If you love music, then please consider them in your will.
Laura meets Help Musicians supporter Katie
Request your free guide to gifts in wills
To find out more about the impact of leaving a gift in your will, please fill in the form to receive your free legacy guide.
Once you fill in the form we will send you the guide and ask if you would like to have a confidential discussion about leaving a legacy to Help Musicians.
Alternatively, please contact the team directly at legacy@helpmusicians.org.uk or by calling 020 7239 9142.
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