Legacy and In Memory Giving in Surrey
We understand that leaving a lasting legacy is a thoughtful process. Of course, your family, friends, and loved ones are your top priority, and that’s absolutely right.
It could also be that you’re looking to celebrate the life of a loved one with an In Memory Fund, and we can help with that too.
Leave a Legacy.
Whether you are considering legacy giving in Surrey through your will or looking to commemorate a loved one, we can assist in making sure your gift leaves a lasting impact.
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We offer a range of flexible options for those who want to leave a lasting legacy for their local Surrey community. Some folks have a clear idea of the causes they’d like to support in their will, while others may want to give back to their community but aren’t sure which charities to choose.
They might also worry about whether smaller local charities will still be around in 30 years.
In addition to cash donations, we’re able to accept gifts of shares, property, investments, and more.
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Since 2005, the Community Foundation for Surrey has been making a difference in the lives of thousands of people across our county.
We award around £2m every year to hundreds of grassroots local charities and community organisations. We work really hard on behalf of our donors to find the most impactful groups, working on the most challenging problems for the community in Surrey – a county where often so many of the problems faced by people are invisible to the majority of the population.
Your legacy giving in Surrey will play a vital role in helping us support the people and communities of Surrey for many years to come.
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Your legacy can be used to support one of our existing ‘Forever Funds’ – set up to address some of the key issues faced by our communities.
Such funds range from Elder Companionship, to Young People’s Mental Health. We also have funds that have been set up to support particular areas of the county – such as towns and villages like Haslemere or Chiddingfold, or larger areas like Woking or Guildford.
The beauty of a themed fund is that lots of donations are pooled together to make really significant funds which can make a powerful impact on an area or issue.
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Every charitable gift in a will is entirely exempt from inheritance tax.
Additionally, the inheritance tax rate reduces from 40% to 36% if at least 10% of your estate goes to charity.
We strongly recommend seeking advice from a professional advisor for any tax-related matters.Download our Tax effective giving guide
Read blog from Law firm Moore Barlow – ‘Estate planning and charitable giving’
Create a Donor Advised Fund in your name.
For larger gifts we can also set up a fund in your name – tailored towards supporting things that particularly matter to you and your family.
This fund is invested and the income generated is used to support the causes that you specify.
Dora Fedoruk Memorial Fund
The fund supports Surrey-based groups addressing hardship, homelessness, and addiction. It also backs projects that help young people enhance their skills, opportunities, or confidence, as well as those involving animal-assisted support.
Surrey Legacy and In Memory Funds
Mamie Mollan Community Fund
Supporting groups primarily in South West Surrey who are helping people at a time of need or crisis.
David Tyson Memorial Fund
Supporting individuals from Surrey between the ages of 16 and 25 years old through grants or bursaries to enable them to develop their skills and vocational training to support their development within engineering.
Fiona Strong Memorial Fund
Supporting groups throughout Surrey focused on a wide range of topics including tackling homelessness and risk of eviction, those supporting young people and Cancer-related charities.
Who to talk to
Amy Lee
(She/Her)
Fund Development Manager
01483 906383
amy@cfsurrey.org.uk
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm