Someone recently asked me how I wanted to be remembered, and the first thing that came to mind is “as someone who cared.” As a friend of the Roulant, you have an important impact on the food security and social inclusion of those around you, and likely care deeply about the impact of your life on others. You are a part of a movement of community care and food systems change.
Have you ever thought about how to keep this momentum of care you’ve started with Santropol Roulant going? How to amplify it so that you have a positive impact for generations to come?
One concrete way to build this legacy is by leaving a gift to Santropol Roulant in your will. If planned giving is something you’re interested in but haven’t yet looked into, we have a few tips on how to begin exploring your options:
- Identify your goals. What kind of difference do you want to make? Thinking about this will better equip you for deciding the nature of your gift.
- Talk to your family. A discussion around a shared legacy is a powerful way to bring loved ones together in community care, and a beautiful way to open the door to increased comfort in talking about family finances.
- Speak with an expert. A financial advisor can help you realise the full potential of your future gift by maximising the tax benefits involved. Reach out to Clare to set up a conversation with the Roulant and our trusted financial advisor. You will need to notarize any changes to your will, and you can find a notary here.
If you’re interested in learning more, you can check out past blog posts where we explore the different forms of planned giving and clarify answers to common questions about the process.
If, on your journey, the discussion around legacy gets you thinking about how to make a lasting contribution to Santropol Roulant, please be in touch. We would love to continue the conversation about how a gift in your will can become a powerful tool for social change.
-Clare