“It was probably my destiny that I’d ended up working for Wesley Mission,” says Roger.
A gift in your will makes an impact that will last for generations
Your impact can last for generations
For some people, a gift in their will is one of the simplest and most impactful ways to give to charity. A gift to Wesley Mission enables us to extend our 200-year legacy of supporting people in need and investing in community supports and safety nets that help people thrive.
Reasons to leave a gift in will
After providing for your loved ones, you may have some extra to help people in need
You may not be able to donate as much as you would like during your lifetime, and you might be able to give more in your will
Maybe you want one of your final acts to be a legacy of care and support for Australians and Australian communities
You may have benefited from the legacy of someone else, and now you want to ‘pay it forward’ to the next generation
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Wesley Mission’s strong performance and history can give you confidence your gift will make a real impact
Transformative impacts
Working with Wesley Mission to leave a gift in your will could:
- build safe and secure housing for people escaping violence or facing homelessness
- support people in crisis via Lifeline or build grassroots community networks to reduce suicide and support those at risk of suicide
- help young people leave foster care with strong self-worth, support networks and bright prospects
- reduce and ultimately eliminate the personal and societal impacts of gambling harm.
Download our Bequest brochure to learn more about what a gift in your will can do.
4 steps to give
Leave a lasting legacy with these simple steps.
Step 1
Start the conversation
How you give is personal. Reflecting and talking with loved ones are important steps for most people.
When you’re ready you can talk to us, and we can help you draft the wording for a gift that reflects the impact you want to have.
Step 2
Choose your gift type
- residual gift – a percentage of the value of your estate
- pecuniary gift – a set sum of money
- specific gift – a specific asset like property, investments or jewellery
- designated gift – support a specific area of our work, like homelessness, mental health or children and young people.
Step 3
Make it legal
See your solicitor to make it official – you can use our sample wording.
If you don’t have a solicitor you can:
- attend one of our Wesley Wills Days
- write your will online with Safewill, for an affordable cost.
Step 4
Let us know
Tell us about your intention to leave a gift in your will. We'd love to acknowledge your generous commitment now and future impact.
Meet the team
Andy and Krisztina are the first point of contact for more information about how to leave a gift in your will and the impact it will have for generations to come. They consider it a privilege and pleasure to work with donors like you, so reach out today!
Andy Corkill, Planned Giving Specialist
(plus husband, dad, baker and tech nerd)
Hi! I’m Andy Corkill, I joined the Wesley Mission team after a decade of moving around Australia and the world. I managed missional activities across multiple Uniting Church congregations and spent a few exciting years in New York with the United Methodist Church fundraising for its international aid and development work....
Krisztina Hatala, Community Relations Officer
(plus dancer, volunteer and animal lover)
Hello! I’m Krisztina, I joined Wesley Mission in July 2022 after a long career in the legal profession, and it’s so inspiring to work with soft-hearted people and an organisation that truly makes a difference to people most in need....
Stories behind the gifts
Here are stories of everyday Australians who have chosen to leave a gift in their will to Wesley Mission to make an enduring impact.
It was 31 May 1942. George* was 15 years old, and like every Sunday evening, he was attending...
One of the most selfless and generous commitments you can make is a gift to charity in your Will,...
For more than 20 years, Mark has supported Wesley Mission, thanks to his mother’s legacy.