Leave a legacy that will impact sick kids for generations to come.
It’s Include a Charity Week, 2-8 September
Aligned with international legacy weeks across the world, this annual, social change campaign raises awareness of the importance of including a charitable gift in your Will to a cause close to your heart.This year's theme is “Be the spark – brighten tomorrow through a gift in your Will”, which couldn't be more fitting as we reflect on how those generous individuals who chose to include a gift in their Will to Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) many years ago has helped shape kids' health today.
Leaving a gift in your Will, no matter how large or small, is a powerful way to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of children far beyond your lifetime.
By leaving a gift to Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF), or any of the entities we support you can help fund groundbreaking research, purchase vital cutting-edge equipment and enable the Foundation to continue its mission to ensure world-class health care for children.
Making or changing your Will to include a gift to SCHF could be as simple as contacting your legal advisor and they will do all the important work for you. Alternatively, you could use an online option to write a Will.
We’ve partnered with Gathered Here, one of Australia's most trusted online Will writing services. Writing your Will online with Gathered Here is completely free. Follow the easy step-by-step process and in just 10 minutes, you can create your online Will, leaving a legacy that will impact the future of kids’ health. If you'd like to learn more, contact our friendly Planned Giving team.
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Meet some of our wonderful supporters
“I’ve decided to leave a gift in my Will to SCHF because of my admiration and esteem for the clinicians and health professionals who work at Sydney Children's Hospitals Network."
- Nicola Stokes, Former CEO at Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation
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"As well as providing for my family, I've decided to include a gift in my Will because every day I see the impact of these gifts on the services that we provide to the sick kids in our care."
- Dr Ken Peacock, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
![Dr John Macdessi, former physician at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick Dr John Macdessi, former physician at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick](https://dkmpk7k3ppdsy.cloudfront.net/42928f0222372b02b58b26fac006b634.jpg)
Following a successful and fufilling career in paediatrics, Dr John Macdessi’s decision to leave a gift in his Will extends his legacy to future generations.
- Dr John Macdessi, former physician at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
Learn more about leaving a gift in your Will
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Correct wording for gifts in Wills
It is important that your bequest gift is worded correctly, and the following is recommended as a guide. You may give this wording to your solicitor who is preparing your Will.
“I give to Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, ABN 72 003 073 185,
- The residue of my estate (or __% of the residue of my estate) or
- The whole of my estate (or __% of my estate)
- The sum of $___
- Asset or assets
for which the receipt of the Treasurer or other authorised officer shall be an absolute discharge.”
Types of gifts
Residual
The remainder of your estate after considering your loved ones and the deduction of expenses.
Percentage gift
A percentage of either the residue or the entire estate such as 25% of estate.
Pecuniary
A gift of a specific amount, such as $10,000.
Assets
This can be property or shares.
If you’re considering leaving a gift in your Will to Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, we would love to talk to you, discuss some of the options available and hear about the areas of our work you would like to support.
You can also check out our Enquirer Pack to get you started.
Because children's health care is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community, many donors don’t specify a purpose for their gift, allowing SCHF to use their gift where it is needed most. If you would prefer to direct your gift to a specific hospital or service, we can also help you craft a gift that reflects your wishes.
To get in touch, please contact our Planned Giving Team, on 1800 770 122, email plannedgiving@schf.org.au, or fill out the form below.
Request information
If you'd like more information about leaving a gift in your Will or would like to speak with our team, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch.