Residuary Gift: is the gift of all (or part) of the value of your estate after debts, liabilities and other legacies have been paid, and is the most valuable kind of legacy for charities.
Pecuniary Gift: is the gift of a particular sum of money.
Specific: is the gift of a specified item that could be for example; a house or land, a painting or a piece of jewellery.
"I give all (or a % share) of the residue of my estate (or a specific amount) to SongBird Survival (Registered Charity No 1085281) for its general charitable purposes (or towards a specific area of work or research) and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or duly authorised officer shall be a valid and appropriate form of discharge."
"I (name) of (address) declare this to be my first codicil to my last Will dated (date). I give (details of legacy) to SongBird Survival (Registered Charity No 1085281) for its general charitable purposes (or towards a specific area of work or research) and I direct that the Treasurer or duly authorised officer shall be valid and appropriate form of discharge. In all other respects I confirm my Will."
If you have already included a gift in your Will to SongBird Survival, or intend to in the future, then we would love to hear from you. Not only will this information allow us to plan for the future, but more importantly, it means that we can pass on our heartfelt thanks for your generous pledge.
Your support is very important to us; our vital work helping song and other small birds would not be possible without your gift.