Leaving a bequest to St Francis Social Services is a deeply valued commitment to the clients we support.  Whether your gift is large or small, it will help us to uphold the intrinsic dignity of each person by providing support and advocacy to empower the most disadvantaged and marginalised within our community, both now and into the future.

Below is some suggested wording that may assist you in the composition of your Will.  If you would like further assistance or to register your intentions so we can keep you informed of our work, please do not hesitate to contact:

Maurizio Vespa

Email: m.vespa@stfrancis.org.au

Phone: 02 9331 2691.

 

Sample wording for wills:

I BEQUEATH the whole of my Estate (or, insert your preferred percentage: ‘XX percent [XX%] of my estate} free of all debts, duties and taxes to St Francis Social Services for its general purposes.

You may wish to nominate a specific program to support:

I BEQUEATH the whole of my Estate (or, insert your preferred percentage: ‘XX percent [XX%] of my estate} free of all debts, duties and taxes to St Francis Social Services specifically in support of the program: the House of Welcome; the Greenlight Movement or Centre 360 Youth and F Service.

OR

I bequeath the rest and residue of my Estate {(or xx percent) of the rest and residue of my Estate} free of all debts, duties and taxes to St Francis Social Services for its general purposes.

OR

I Bequeath (specify property or items) free of all debts, duties and taxes, to St Francis Social Services for its general purposes.  The receipt of the Chief Executive Officer of St Francis Social Services or other duly authorised officer shall be full and final discharge to my Executor for this gift, and my Executor shall not be bound to see to the application thereof.

 

For further information or assistance, please contact Maurizio Vespa  via email: m.vespa@stfrancis.org.au u or phone: 02 9331 2691.