Leave a Gift in Your Will

Be the support for future generations of West Australians with breast cancer

Make an impact on the lives of people you will never meet.  

Right now, hundreds of people are receiving our support because of the generosity of individuals just like you. 

Leaving a legacy to Breast Cancer Care WA will ensure your memory will live on and give hope to people who diagnosed with breast cancer, today, tomorrow, for however long they need us.

Leaving A Bequest To Charity

How can I leave a lasting legacy to Breast Cancer Care WA?

By leaving a gift to Breast Cancer Care WA in your Will, you will be playing a vital role in supporting future generations of West Australians facing a breast cancer diagnosis

How will my gift help?

Our wonderful team provides specialist breast cancer nursing, counselling and financial support to any West Australian facing a diagnosis of breast cancer, including their families and carers. 

All the services Breast Cancer Care WA provide are free of charge and tailored to meet the needs of each individual from initial diagnosis, right through treatment and beyond.

We understand that writing your will is a private matter, and we treat all enquiries with respect and confidentiality, for a confidential chat or for further information, please complete the form below or contact our Philanthropy Executives on 9324 3703 or email gifts@breastcancer.org.au

Complete our confidential response form below today. 

We are always so thankful by those who leave a legacy to Breast Cancer Care WA through a gift in their Will, we are incredibly honoured to count you among our wonderful bequestors.

FAQs

How can I get a Gift in Will pack?

You can request further information a Gift in Will pack using the online form below.  Our Philanthropy Executives will send you more information about how to leave a gift to Breast Cancer Care WA in your will.

P: 9324 3703

E:  gifts@breastcancer.org.au

We recommend that you seek the advice of a solicitor or Public Trustee when making your Will. The information on this website or contained in our information pack is not intended to replace or substitute the advice of a qualified solicitor.

Is there a minimum amount required for my Legacy Gift?

Absolutely not – every donation, no matter its amount, makes a difference.
No amount is too small, and we are incredibly grateful to anyone who chooses to leave a Legacy Gift to Breast Cancer Care WA.

What kind of gift can I make?

• A percentage of my estate
The best form of bequest for most people is allocating a proportion of their estate to Breast Cancer Care WA. This allows you to decide the share of your estate that you believe is right. You don’t need to know exactly how much your estate will be worth as the gift will grow along with the growth of your estate.
• A residual gift
You can bequest the balance – or residue – of your estate to Breast Cancer Care WA after your family and friends have been looked after. This kind of gift automatically adjusts to the growth in the value of your estate.
• A pecuniary gift for a specific amount of money
Leaving a specific amount of money is a simple way of leaving a gift in your Will because you know exactly how much Breast Cancer Care WA will receive, regardless of any change in the value of your estate.
• Property, possessions, shares or insurance
You can leave a specific gift of property such as an insurance policy, shares, art works, land, jewellery or any other item of value.
• Making a gift of land
Breast Cancer Care WA welcomes gifts of real estate. If you are intending to leave us a gift of this nature, we encourage you to please contact us, so we can explore with you whether we will be able to retain or sell your land in the event it is given to us.

What wording do I need to add to my will?

I ……………………. leave to Breast Cancer Care WA Incorporated of 80 Railway Street, Cottesloe WA 6011 – ABN: 77 221 238 430 (proportion of residue to be completed). My bequest is to be used for the general purposes of Breast Cancer Care WA. I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other duly authorised officer shall be a sufficient discharge to my Executors.

Where should I start?

Call us on 9374 3703 and have a chat. We will walk you through any questions you have.
Seek the advice of a qualified solicitor or trustee when making your Will as the correct wording for leaving a gift is very important. Your solicitor will provide you with more details about different types of gifts and what that may mean for your family. If you need to find a solicitor, simply contact your local Law Institute or Association in your State or Territory as they can refer you to a solicitor in your area.
Let us know, we would love to know so we can say Thank you, we can then learn how gifts just like yours are making an impact today for clients. By telling us of your intentions you will be helping us to plan for the future. Any information you provide will be treated with the utmost discretion.

Write your Will for free

Breast Cancer Care WA is proud to partner with Gathered Here to offer you the opportunity to write your Will for free including making free, unlimited updates to your Will for life. It’s so easy to include a bequest gift for Breast Cancer Care WA in your Will at the same time.

Our Commitment to you

Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for common good. If you are considering leaving a gift in your Will through Breast Cancer Care WA, make the following commitments:

  • We will always respect your privacy and any information about your donation will be handled with respect and with confidentiality.
  • We recognise and appreciate that your Will is personal to you. Some donors choose not to tell us about gifts in their Will before their death. However, if you do tell us, (and we would sincerely appreciate knowing) we will respect your wishes in terms of how we contact and talk to you in the future.
  • We will handle whatever gift you leave us with care, sensitivity, and respect.

Gift in Will

If you’ve included Breast Cancer Care WA in your Will or are considering doing so, please complete the form below to let us know. Nothing means more to us than being able to say Thank you.

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