Making a bequest
We are very happy to accept bequests / legacies left in wills. Moreover giving to a charity such as the Orienteering Foundation in your will
- reduces the amount of your estate liable for inheritance tax
- qualifies your estate for a reduced rate of inheritance tax (36% instead of 40%) if giving 10% or more of the estate to charities
See HMRC website for details - note tax rules change from time to time so please check HMRC for the latest.
To make a bequest in your will:
- If you are drawing up a will then you can easily make a bequest to the Orienteering Foundation by inserting the necessary text.
- If you already have a will, you can still help the Orienteering Foundation by adding a "codicil" to your existing will (codicils are used for minor amendments to wills) with details of the bequest to the Orienteering Foundation. Alternatively you can have your will redrawn with the bequest to the Orienteering Foundation in it as above.
In either case, complete the appropriate section of the attached form (Word or PDF) with the information requested, crossing out those options that are not required. Take the form to consult with your solicitor or legal adviser, and get the final will or codicil signed and witnessed.
Please do not write on or amend your current Will directly, or it could become invalid.