Leaving a gift to charity in your will is an amazing way for your generosity to last beyond your own lifetime. A legacy to County Durham Community Foundation is a simple way in which individuals can leave money to the local community in which they may have lived and worked for many years. When you leave a legacy to us, you are leaving a lasting gift that will support deserving causes in your local community, according to the criteria that you set, for many years to come.
You choose who you want to help (we can advise you if needed) and then you leave it to us to carry out your wishes. All grants given will be in the name of your fund, making it a great way to ensure your family name is continued. By choosing an Endowment Fund; you can ensure that your legacy will help future generations to achieve their potential. You can choose the types of good causes or geographical areas you wish to support. Alternatively you can just leave it to us, safe in the knowledge your fund will only be used to support the most deserving local causes.
Recipients do not have to be registered charities and we guarantee that your money will only be used locally and in accordance with your wishes.
All legacies left to County Durham Community Foundation are exempt from Inheritance Tax - saving your estate 40%.
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