Leave a gift in your will
A lasting note for future generations
Music has the power to bring people together, transform lives and inspire future generations. By leaving a gift in your will to Bristol Beacon, you’ll help ensure the music never stops.
Why leave a legacy gift?
A legacy gift is a powerful way to share your love of music with generations to come. You’ll be helping to ensure our live music programme, education and community work, and support for the next generation of musicians continues.
Your legacy will enable young people, artists and communities to create, connect and thrive through the joy of music.
Our promise to you
We know leaving a gift in your will is a personal decision. We promise to use your gift with care, respect and impact.
- Your gift will directly support music education and community projects.
- You can change your mind at any time.
- We’ll always respect your privacy and wishes.
- Your information will be kept confidential.
Leaving a gift in my will to Bristol Beacon was a natural extension of my lifelong belief in the power of music to transform lives. I’ve seen first-hand how this organisation nurtures creativity, builds community, and opens doors for young people. My legacy is a way to ensure that this vital work continues to inspire future generations.”
Louise Mitchell, CBE
Former Chief Executive, Bristol Beacon
How your gift changes lives
Hope Creative
Since 2015, Hope Creative has provided care-experienced young people with a safe space to express themselves, build confidence, and develop vital social skills through music.
Our nurturing sessions empower participants to connect with peers, collaborate with professional musicians, and even perform at Bristol Beacon. Through songwriting, music-making, and live performances, young people find their voice and gain a sense of purpose and community.
Molly’s story
Molly’s story
Molly is a care leaver and participated in our Hope Creative programme, which had a life-changing impact for her, significantly improving her confidence and self-esteem.
Bristol Beacon has been a part of my life for decades – its music, its people, its spirit. By leaving a legacy, I’m helping to keep that spirit alive for others to discover. It’s my way of saying thank you and investing in a future where music continues to bring joy, healing, and hope.”
Bob Reeves
Patron and Long-term Supporter
The different types of legacy gift
There are a few ways to leave a gift in your will:
- Pecuniary gift – this is a fixed sum of money.
- Residuary gift – this is a share or percentage of what’s left of your estate after other gifts are made.
- Specific gift – this can be assets or property, such as an instrument or stocks and shares.
If your estate is liable for inheritance tax, your legacy will reduce the overall amount of tax due on your estate. We recommend that all legacy gifts to Bristol Beacon are unrestricted.
And, if you’ve already made a Will but would still like to leave us a legacy gift, you can create a codicil for this purpose.
Write your will for free today
We’ve partnered with Farewill, the UK’s best-rated will provider, to make writing your will quick, easy and free. It takes as little as 30 minutes, and you can make unlimited updates, so you don’t have to get it right first time.
Every will is checked by a Farewill specialist so you can be sure that your wishes are in safe hands.
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Complete your will in your own time, from the comfort of your home.
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7 easy steps to writing your will
Leaving a will is for anyone who has wishes. It is simple and straightforward, can take just half an hour, and you can update it whenever you choose.
- Work out the value of your estate. Include everything from property and savings to investments and any outstanding debts.
- Choose your beneficiaries. These are the people or charities you’d like to include in your will. Many supporters choose to leave a share of their estate to us – this type of gift is called a residuary gift, and it won’t lose value over time.
- Appoint your executors. Executors are the individuals responsible for making sure your wishes are carried out. They’ll be named in your will.
- Use a solicitor or professional will writing service. You can make or update your will for free through our partners at Farewill. Alternatively, you can find solicitors in your area who specialise in wills, probate, and tax law via the Law Society website.
- Keep your will somewhere safe. Your solicitor or will writing service may store it for you, but it’s a good idea to keep a copy for yourself too.
- Tell a relative or close friend where the original copy is stored. This helps ensure your wishes are followed without delay.
- Let us know if you’ve included a gift to Bristol Beacon. We’d love to thank you personally for your support—but that’s entirely your decision. You’re under no obligation to tell us.
If you have further questions, explore these guides to writing your will from our trusted partner, Farewill.
Get in touch
If you would like to talk confidentially about leaving a gift in your will to Bristol Beacon, please contact one of our team.
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