Make a Difference with a Legacy Donation
You have the power to leave a lasting impact on the lives of refugees and asylum-seekers by including Refugee Action Kingston in your estate planning. Whether you choose a residuary legacy, a pecuniary legacy, or a specific legacy, your gift will help provide vital support to those in need for years to come.
Types of Legacy:
Residuary Legacy
This gift is a share of the residue of your estate, ensuring that your support continues even after debts, expenses, and taxes have been settled.
Pecuniary Legacy
Contribute a fixed sum of money, knowing that your generosity will help support refugees, even as the cost of living increases.
Specific Legacy
Leave behind a particular named item, such as jewellery, furniture, or shares, knowing that it will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Our Legacy Promise
At Refugee Action Kingston, we understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality when it comes to legacy donations. Your decision to include us in your will is deeply appreciated, and we promise to:
Hold all information in the strictest confidence.
Use your gift prudently and with care, ensuring it has the most impact.
Keep you informed about our work and how your gift is making a difference, as you wish.
Respect your right to change your mind about leaving a legacy at any time.
Treat you, your family, and representatives with sensitivity and respect.
Review Your Will Regularly
We understand that personal circumstances change over time, and we encourage you to review your will regularly to ensure it reflects your wishes. Many people revisit their will every five years or whenever a significant life event occurs. We always recommend seeking expert advice from a local solicitor for peace of mind.
How to Get Started
Including Refugee Action Kingston in your estate planning is a meaningful way to support refugees for years to come. You don't need to be wealthy to make a difference – every gift, large or small, helps build a welcoming community for those in need.
Choose a Local Solicitor: Visit https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk to find a local solicitor who can assist you with your estate planning.
Your Legacy, Our Future
Leave a legacy with us and continue building a welcoming Kingston for years to come. Your gift will serve as a powerful testimony to your belief in our mission and your commitment to giving refugees hope for a brighter future. Thank you for considering Refugee Action Kingston in your estate planning.
Why do people donate in their will?
“Legacy giving is such a special thing to offer. By leaving a legacy, people know that they will be remembered long into the future and that they have made a difference.”
“A gift in my will can help with a quick response when emergencies strike, and will commit to communities for the long-run, so people can overcome poverty and injustice.”
“Just knowing that others will have the chance to experience the safety and freedoms which I have always expected and taken for granted.”
A message from our Director
For over 30 years we’ve helped refugees and asylum-seekers overcome the barriers they face in this country.
Bassam Mahfouz
Director
Our work is made possible thanks to the volunteers and donors who support us every month.
Supporters like you have helped thousands of refugees thrive in their new homes here in Kingston.
Thank you for inspiring us to do more.
Now you have the opportunity to assist refugees for years to come.
By including Refugee Action Kingston in your estate planning, you can leave an enduring legacy of support to give refugees hope for the future.
You don’t need to be wealthy to make a gift that will have an impact on future generations.
A charitable bequest in your will serves as a powerful testimony to your conviction that no refugee should have to struggle by themselves, but can rely on our support, whenever needed.
Leave a legacy with us and continue building a welcoming Kingston for years to come.
On behalf of the Refugee Action Kingston family, sincerely, Bassam Mahfouz