Leaving a Community Legacy

Legacy giving is increasingly important to UK charities, accounting for a quarter of the total amount given to charities each year and  worth over £2.24 billion in the UK alone. Legacy giving enables charities to carry out their vital work.

With figures showing that over 80% of giving goes to the top 5% of national charities, we encourage more people to think local first. 

If helping to make your community a better place is important to you, then South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation can help.

We can offer:

• Our unique knowledge of community needs. As a charity, we have worked in South Yorkshire for over 30 years and have supported thousands of essential community projects and charities with grant funding in South Yorkshire. Which means, we are best placed to ensure your gift helps those who need it most.
• Our professional service to you, your family and your professional advisors. We will work with you and your solicitor or professional advisor to support you while you make a choice that fits your giving wishes.
• Tax effective giving. Gifts can be large or small, a percentage of your Estate or a fixed sum gift. Through SYCF, gifts can either be taken off the value of your Estate before inheritance Tax is calculated, or else reduce your inheritance Tax rate from 40% to 36% on some assets, if more than 10% of your Estate is left to charity.
  Further guidance on Inheritance Tax > 

“I hope my legacy will help to make my community a better place for future generations.” – David Price’s giving story > 

Leaving a gift in a Will can make a huge difference to local communities and there are many ways you can ensure your legacy counts.

Read our SYCF Legacy Giving Leaflet