Leaving a gift in your Will
Leaving a gift in your Will is a unique way of supporting Cottage by the Sea, without impacting on your present income or bank balance. It allows you to leave a legacy of money, property, shares or goods beyond your lifetime that will offer inspiration, fun and opportunity for the generations of children to come.
The amount you decide to leave can be as much or as little as you want, but the difference you can make in the lives of children attending Cottage by the Sea will be forever.
A gift that lasts forever
In 2012, the Board of Cottage by the Sea made a strategic decision to establish a Foundation following the receipt of several significant bequests. These generous gifts were carefully invested to protect and provide for the future security of Cottage – to help “future proof” our ongoing work.
The annual interest earned (or part thereof) on the investment is used to support current activities, with the rest made up from fundraising, activities, events and grants.
If you choose to support Cottage by the Sea with a gift in your Will, your generous gift will keep on giving by providing the financial security for Cottage to continue making a positive difference to the lives of children for generations to come.
How your gifts could help Cottage by the Sea
- $1 million will fund 2 years of REEF/Mentor programs
- $250,000 will fund 2 new buses for programs
- $60,000 will fund REEF program activities for the year
- $22,000 will fund a Take a Break program
- $12,000 will fund 12 surfboards/stand-up paddleboards
- $1,000 will fund a fishing charter for a group
Making or changing your Will?
Making or changing your Will to include a gift to Cottage by the Sea 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 create a simple Will.
Exclusive Cottage by the Sea supporter offer – write your Will online for FREE
Cottage by the Sea has partnered with EveryWill, an online Wills and Estates law firm, who host a free and easy step-by-step online Will writing service. It takes less than 10 minutes. Click here to write your Will online for free.
Five simple steps to making a difference in a child’s life forever
- If you do not have a Will, you will need to contact a solicitor about creating one.
- If you already have a Will, then all you need to do is add a codicil – a short legal amendment to your existing Will. Thankfully, this is neither difficult nor expensive.
- Decide on what type of gift you would like to leave.
- Discuss your wishes with your family to ensure that the reasons for your decision are understood. Wills can often be contested, so it is important the right steps are in place.
- Notify Cottage by the Sea regarding your intentions so we can recognise you accordingly. We will always respect your confidentiality and privacy
Already have a Will?
Cottage by the Sea has created a Gift in Will Instruction Sheet, which will allow you to easily include a gift to Cottage by the Sea in your existing Will without having to completely rewrite it .
For more information, please read on or contact Tony.
Extra information about leaving a gift in your Will
Guardians by the Sea: Your gift, their future – forever by the sea
Guardians by the Sea has been established to honour the generosity of those who have notified us of their intention to pledge a gift in their Will to Cottage. By letting us know that you have included Cottage by the Sea in your Will, you will join a very special group of people who have also chosen to support us in this significant way.
There will be invitations to special events, private tours and regular updates on the progress of the children in our care. There are also opportunities to be acknowledged in a number of ways including listings in the Annual Report and our Honour Roll on the website.
As a member of Guardians by the Sea, you will be helping us plan our future with confidence and security. A precious security for thousands of children who we will care for in the years to come. We invite you to be a part of this friendly group, knowing that together we are making an extraordinary difference.
Recognising estates
Once a gift has been received, the estate will be officially listed on the Roll of Honour on the website and in the Annual Report. Most significantly, the name will be added permanently to our Bequest Garden, which sits proudly above our playground. We invite you to visit us and see first-hand the wonderful work we do and view this beautiful garden.
Every gift Cottage by the Sea receives is deeply treasured.
Cottage by the Sea Foundation
The Foundation has been set up to protect and provide for the future security of Cottage by the Sea (CBTS).
Established in 2011, the goal of the CBTS Foundation is to provide a steady and agreed annual income to the operation. Gifts, grants and bequests that are given in perpetuity are invested by the Foundation, by an independent and experienced investment committee, to generate income through dividends, interest and distributions.
The impact of your gift
I was 10 years old when I attended Cottage by the Sea for 5 days.
My time at Cottage by the Sea instilled values in me that have stayed with me forever – looking after others, accepting your situation and making the most of it.”
Former Take a Break program participant
Thank you so much – all of you – for everything you have done for me and the opportunities you have given me.
I can’t thank you enough for the support, the kindness and the fun. I enjoy coming to Cottage and really appreciate having you guys as mentors. Through Cottage by the Sea’s REEF and Mentor programs, I have really grown and come out of my shell. It has been an experience of a lifetime for which I am forever grateful and will never forget.”
Former REEF and Mentor program participant
Contact us for more information
If you have further questions about Wills and Bequests, please contact Tony Featherston at Cottage by the Sea.
Tony Featherston
tony@cottagebythesea.com.au
0409 535 863
Cottage by the Sea is a registered charity with Tax Deductible Gift Recipient status. All donations to Cottage of $2 and over are tax deductible.