Leave a gift in your will
Let your love of music live on
Leaving a gift to Help Musicians in your will is a wonderful way to ensure your passion for music lives on, taking care of musicians in times of crisis and opportunity and providing support for the next generation of musical talent.
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Without the generosity of people leaving a gift in their will, much of our work would be impossible
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I simply wouldn’t have the career I’m enjoying now without Help Musicians. They do a fantastic job for thousands of musicians every year. If you love music, then please consider them in your will.
A gift in your will could be the most important gift you ever make. It’s your chance to make a meaningful investment in the future of musicians and let your love of music live on.
If you choose to leave a gift to Help Musicians we would love to say thank you, keep you involved with our plans and invite you to events featuring special performances from musicians we have supported, so please do let us know if you intend to by emailing legacy@helpmusicians.org.uk or by calling 020 7239 9142.
However, we understand that leaving a legacy is a very private matter and respect your decision if you wish to remain anonymous. Thank you very much for leaving us a gift.
Laura meets Help Musicians supporter Katie
Request your free guide to gifts in wills
To find out more about the impact of leaving a gift in your will, please fill in the form to receive your free legacy guide.
Once you fill in the form we will send you the guide and ask if you would like to have a confidential discussion about leaving a legacy to Help Musicians.
Alternatively, please contact the team directly at legacy@helpmusicians.org.uk or by calling 020 7239 9142.
FAQs
There are a few ways you can consider leaving a gift in your will such as leaving a share of your estate, a fixed sum of money, or specific items as the proceeds from their sale will help our work enormously.
A residuary legacy
A gift of the entirety or a proportion of an estate, after all other gifts have been distributed and all debts and expenses have been paid. The proportionate value of the gift remains in proportion to your estate, immune from the effects of inflation.
A pecuniary legacy
A fixed sum of money. When making this type of gift it is possible to index link your gift to ensure the intended value is secure.
A specific legacy
An item such as property or shares.
Royalties
If you receive music royalty payments you may consider gifting these.
Leaving a legacy to Help Musicians in your will is a straightforward process. When you are making a bequest, please provide your solicitor with the details below:
Charity Name: Help Musicians (the working name of the Musicians Benevolent Fund)
Registered Charity Number: 228089
Address: Help Musicians, 7 – 11 Britannia Street, London WC1X 9JS
As a registered UK charity any gifts to Help Musicians are currently exempt from UK Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax.