Your passion for historic gardens and landscapes can continue to thrive through a gift in your Will to the Gardens Trust. Every gift, large or small, helps us preserve, protect, and celebrate historic gardens and landscapes, ensuring they continue to bring joy, inspiration and pleasure to future generations.
Why Leave a Gift to the Gardens Trust?
For centuries, historic gardens and landscapes have provided a sanctuary for people and wildlife alike. They are living pieces of history, connecting us to the artistry and enthusiasms of past generations. Many only survive thanks to the commitment, passion and conservation efforts of those who care deeply about their significance.
By leaving a gift in your Will to the Gardens Trust, you can help us:
- Protect and conserve threatened landscapes and gardens, preserving them for future generations.
- Enhance biodiversity by protecting habitats within historic settings.
- Share knowledge about the unique history and design of these landscapes.
- Inspire young minds to value and participate in conservation.
- Build stronger communities through engagement with local green spaces.
How Your Gift Will Make a Difference
Your gift will allow the Gardens Trust to:
- Undertake our statutory work that helps protect and conserve designed landscapes at risk of change or destruction;
- Work with and support volunteers and organisations who protect and campaign for the survival of our historic designed landscapes;
- Share the significance and beauty of historic parks and gardens to all.
- Champion the protection of historic landscapes by influencing planning and policy decisions.
Your legacy will directly impact how historic gardens and landscapes are nurtured, protected, and appreciated for years to come.
Types of Gifts You Can Leave
Once you have taken care of your loved ones, please consider including a gift to the Gardens Trust in your Will. No matter how big or small, you can be sure it will have a lasting impact on the historic gardens and landscapes you love.
Making the decision to give takes time and consideration and you need to be happy with how we will use your gift.
There are several ways you can support the Gardens Trust in your Will:
- A Residuary Gift – After taking care of loved ones, you can leave the remainder of your estate to the Gardens Trust.
- A Pecuniary Gift – You can specify an amount to give, whether small or large.
- A Specific Gift – This could be a valuable item, such as artwork, or another item of significance.
More information
If you would like to discuss leaving a gift in your Will to The Gardens Trust or would like to let us know that you have remembered us in your Will, please do not hesitate to contact us at enquiries@thegardenstrust.org.uk
If you already have a Will and would like to include a gift to the Gardens Trust, you can easily do so by adding a codicil. This is a simple legal amendment that lets you specify a new bequest without needing to rewrite your entire Will. We recommend speaking to a solicitor for advice when creating or amending your Will.
If you have already left a gift in your Will to the Gardens Trust, we would like to thank you. By letting us know, we can keep you informed of the work of the Gardens Trust and ensure that your legacy aligns with your passions and preferences. It also helps us plan effectively for the future ensuring your generosity has the greatest impact. As a token of our gratitude, we would like to send you a beautiful olive tree to symbolise the enduring nature of your gift.
Our promise to you:
- We will always treat you with compassion and respect.
- We understand your Will is completely personal to you.
- Any information you provide to us regarding your Will shall be kept confidential.
- We are grateful for any gift in your Will however big or small.
- We understand that your family and loved ones will come first.
- If you choose to let us know about your gift, and would like us to, we can stay in touch and keep you informed of our legacy pledger events.