Becoming a thoughtful people

Encouraging a lasting gift

During 2010, nearly £2.5million was given in legacies across the Church in Wales. Having a clear policy in place clarifies to donors that such gifts are welcome, raises opportunities for discussion and reassures them that their gift will be used wisely.

Making a Will ensures that what you leave will go to the people you want it to – and ensures that your gift reaches them quicker, yet many church members have yet to make a Will.

During this year your church will:

• Encourage every member to make or review their Will.
• Ask the PCC to agree a legacy policy.
• Use the available resources with the congregation.

Resources available

• Teaching session on theological and ecclesiastical issues around legacies
• Tips on how to approach a legacy awareness programme – and how not to!
• Step-by-step guidance on using the materials:
• PCC leaflet
• Congregation Leaflet
• Preaching and prayer resources
• Snippets for parish magazine
• Bookmarks
• Posters

Further resources available: Parish Resources Legacy Giving, Church Legacy