A bequest to Safe Steps is a powerful way to leave a lasting impact on anyone escaping family violence. Your generosity helps provide critical support and ensures a future free from violence.
Every bequest, no matter the size, helps us support individuals affected by family and domestic violence. Your gift will empower Safe Steps to continue providing vital services.
“I want others to know they aren’t alone and the best thing I ever did was leave him, if you’re still in the situation, it doesn’t get better. It’s hard, I suffer from panic attacks and anxiety to this day, but it’s worth it and does get easier in time. I’m so happy now and have been out of the relationship for two years, I’ll never look back.”
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Leaving a bequest to Safe Steps is straightforward. If you don’t have a Will and wish to create one, it’s a good idea to get legal advice. If you don’t have a solicitor, you can contact The Public Trustee in your state or territory. You can also create a quick and simple will with our partner Safe Wills.
You can choose how you’d like to leave a gift to Safe Steps:
Each of these options offers flexibility and can be tailored to your wishes.
When making a bequest, your legal representative may find the following information useful:
Australian Tax Office Endorsements: Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre is registered as a Public Benevolent Institution and is endorsed for Charity Tax Concessions (TCC) which includes GST concession; income tax exemption; FBT exemption; the organisation is also registered for Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR).
This information ensures that your bequest is processed smoothly.
Leaving a bequest is a straightforward and meaningful way to ensure Safe Steps can continue to provide vital support to anyone escaping family violence. Leaving a bequest to Safe Steps is an extraordinary act of kindness and a powerful reflection of your lasting commitment to ending family violence. Below are the different ways you can choose to leave a gift in your will, and how each can make a lasting impact.
Leaving a percentage of your estate ensures your gift can adapt to changes in your circumstances and inflation over time. This option allows you to balance your support for Safe Steps with care for your loved ones. For example, if your estate grows, so will your contribution to Safe Steps.
Sometimes referred to as a pecuniary gift, a fixed sum of money is a clear and direct gift to leave in your Will. Financial donations of any size are gratefully received and support Safe Steps to provide crucial services for people escaping family and domestic violence.
A residuary gift allows you to give what remains of your estate after settling other gifts and debts. This option ensures your loved ones are taken care of first, and the remainder will be gifted to Safe Steps.
Special gifts can include real estate, shares, life insurance policies, or other personal assets. These gifts can have a significant impact, enabling Safe Steps to provide long-term support. We’re happy to help you arrange these types of gifts to ensure they’re easy to execute.
If you already have a Will, adding a codicil (a short legal amendment) is an easy, cost-effective way to leave a gift to Safe Steps. It’s a simple process requiring minimal changes to your current Will, ensuring your wishes are fulfilled with minimal disruption.
While there’s no requirement to inform Safe Steps of your intention to leave a bequest in your will, we’re more than happy to answer any questions you may have about making a bequest.
Our team is here to guide you through the process of leaving a bequest and ensure your gift aligns with your wishes. Whether you’re starting to plan your will or updating an existing one, we’re happy to assist.
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