A gift in your Will gives power to the children of tomorrow

Choose the type of gift that you would like to leave for the benefit of children. There are 3 options you can consider:

• ​A ‘residuary gift’ is the whole or a percentage of the remainder of your estate once your other wishes have been carried out. (These gifts retain their value regardless of inflation).
• A ‘specific gift’ is a fixed dollar amount.
• A ‘specific asset’ is a possession or an item (eg. property or shares). 

I give to Save the Children ABN 99 008 610 035, of Level 9/469 La Trobe Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000 a gift of (insert your choice of a specific sum or percent share of your residuary estate) for its general purposes.

You will need our registered name: Save the Children Australia, and our ABN: 99 008 610 035. We also suggest the following wording: 

I give to Save the Children ABN 99 008 610 035, of Level 9/469 La Trobe Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000 a gift of (insert your choice of a specific sum or percent share of your residuary estate) for its general purposes.

Every gift, no matter how big or small, will make a difference. Save the Children will use your gift where it’s needed most at the time, so it can have the greatest impact for children. We promise to use your gift carefully and cost effectively to make sure children are safe, healthy and on track for a positive future, whether they are here in Australia or somewhere further afield. Whatever the future holds, you can be assured that your gift will help the greatest number and most in need to make it better for children. 

One in six dollars gifted by Australian supporters over the past 3 years was through a gift in a Will. With our 100+ years of experience working with children in some of the most dangerous and remote places, we know how to be effective and meet challenges by innovating and adapting to ensure that these powerful legacies have maximum impact for at risk children. 

It’s completely your choice. However, by sharing your intentions we can make sure we only contact you with information that is helpful and relevant to your circumstances and preferences. Our CEO Mat would also appreciate the opportunity to thank you

We would be grateful if executors or legal representatives can assist us in the following ways: 

1. Notify us of the gift as soon as possible so that we can amend our records to ensure that no further communications are sent out in the name of the supporter. 
2. Kindly forward a copy of the Will and probate and let us know of any further information that you require from Save the Children to administer the gift.
3. If possible, please let us know something about the life and motivation behind the gift. We would sincerely appreciate the opportunity to thank remaining family and loved ones. 

Please forward all details or any queries about estate administration to our Gifts in Wills Manager, Martin Williams: martin.williams@savethechildren.org.au or phone on 03 7002 1743.

Online Wills are a convenient and practical option for most people in most circumstances. However, they may not be ideal for more complex estates. To ensure your Will is correctly prepared, all Wills created on the platform are reviewed by a practicing solicitor from Safewill’s affiliate law firm.

Safewill provides a streamlined, secure, and affordable way to create your Will. With reviews by Safewill’s legal team, local support, and the ability to update your Will anytime, it’s a trusted option for easy peace of mind.

They ensure the experience is simple and stress-free and Safewill’s local Customer Care team is available 7 days a week via live chat or phone at 1800 10 33 10 to guide you through the process.