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Leave a Legacy
We know how vital the arts are in shaping young minds, sparking imagination, and fostering confidence, as well as enriching lives at every stage. Art and music have the power to connect people, nurture creativity, and bring communities together.
By leaving a gift in your will to Purbeck Art Weeks, you can help ensure that creativity continues to thrive—bringing the arts to future generations across our community.
Your support helps us provide creative opportunities for all ages, nurture young talent, and make sure that the arts remains at the heart of our community for years to come. A gift of any size can make a lasting difference and be part of a beautiful legacy that touches and enriches lives.
Your legacy will:
- Nurture future talent by supporting creative opportunities for young people in schools and in the community.
- Bring world-class performances to Purbeck, making different art forms accessible to all.
- Celebrate local artists and preserve Purbeck’s vibrant artistic heritage.
- Create connections between people through shared creative experiences that promote well-being and inclusion.
Even a small percentage of your estate can make a big difference in enabling us to continue our work. Your generosity will ensure that creativity thrives and that Purbeck remains a hub for artistic excellence.
How to leave a gift in your will
Leaving a gift is simple and can be tailored to suit your wishes. We recommend consulting a solicitor or professional advisor who can guide you through the process.
There are three main types of gifts you can leave:
- The whole, or a percentage, of your estate after your debts and other legacies have been paid (residuary legacy)
- A fixed sum of money (pecuniary legacy)
- A specific item of value (specific legacy)
There are two ways you can ensure that PAW is remembered in your will:
- Including PAW when you make a will
- Adding a codicil to your current will. A codicil is a testamentary document signed in the same way as a will which supplements the terms of an existing will
Writing your will
Once you’ve decided what type of gift you wish to leave, we recommend that you see a solicitor who will help you prepare a will. Most people should review their will every four or five years, as their circumstances, or those of the people included in their will, change.
What if I already have a will?
Add a codicil
A codicil is simply an addition or alteration to a will which lets you add extra gifts or alter the amounts of the ones you have already made – rather like a ‘P.S.’ to your will. You can add a codicil to your will if you’re only making minor changes.
Each time you wish to make a change to your will you can simply prepare a further codicil. You may have as many codicils as you like as long as they clearly refer to your original will. You should keep them in the same place as your will. If there is a major change in your circumstances, you should make a new will.
Thank you for considering this special gift
If you have left us a legacy in your will or are considering it, we would love to know! Please do email us at info@purbeckartweeks.co.uk to let us know. Your support is a powerful way to celebrate the arts and leave a meaningful legacy that benefits our community.
