Leave A Legacy
Help girls across Cornwall build confidence, skills and friendships that last a lifetime.
Since 1910, the guiding movement has helped girls and young women grow in confidence, develop leadership skills and build lifelong friendships.
By leaving a gift in your will, you can help ensure that these life-changing opportunities remain available to girls across Cornwall for generations to come.
After taking care of your family and friends, we invite you to consider remembering Girlguiding Cornwall in your will.
A Legacy Story
Pat
We were honoured to receive a gift in the will of Pat, a long-standing volunteer with Girlguiding Cornwall and a member of the Trefoil Guild. Pat’s gift will help a new generation of girls and young women enjoy guiding, just as she did, a truly fitting legacy.​
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“Guiding was a big part of her life and very important to her. I was happy to support her wishes.”
Derek, Pat's husband​​
Making your will
Making or updating a will does not need to be complicated or expensive and can be changed at any time. We recommend seeking advice from a qualified legal professional to ensure your wishes are clearly recorded and legally valid.
Types of legacy gifts
There are two main ways to leave a gift in your will:
A share of your estate (residuary legacy) – a percentage of your estate after all other gifts and expenses
A specific sum (pecuniary legacy) – a fixed amount of money
Gifts to charities are deducted from your estate before Inheritance Tax is applied.
How to leave a gift to Girlguiding Cornwall
Your solicitor will need the following details:
Name: Cornwall Guide Association
Address:
Mar-laree
Cove Road
Sennen
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 7BT
Registered Charity Number: 300365
Suggested wording for your will
The wording below is offered as guidance only and can be adapted by your solicitor.
Residuary bequest
“Subject to the payment of my debts, funeral and testamentary expenses, I give the whole (or ___%) of the residue of my estate not otherwise disposed of by this my Will to Cornwall Guide Association (Registered Charity Number 300365) of Mar-laree, Cove Road, Sennen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7BT, for its general purposes. I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge.”
Pecuniary bequest
“I give free of tax to Cornwall Guide Association (Registered Charity Number 300365) of Mar-laree, Cove Road, Sennen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7BT, the sum of £_____ for its general purposes. I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge.”
Finding a solicitor
To find a solicitor near you, contact The Law Society on 020 7242 1222 or visit their website.
Get In Touch
If you are considering leaving a gift to Girlguiding Cornwall and would like to talk to someone in confidence, please contact:
Penny, County Administrator
Tel: 07980870572
Thank you for helping to create a brighter future for girls and young women across Cornwall.