Author: Bronach Owen

My Pledge to Mainstay DRP
Registered Charity Number: XR30677
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My Will already includes a legacy to Mainstay DRP.
I intend to remember Mainstay DRP in my Will.
Type of legacy:
Residuary Legacy: all, or a share of, the residue of my estate
Pecuniary Legacy: £..........................................
(You may prefer to leave a specific amount indexlinked to the inflation rate, please consult your
solicitor for the appropriate wording)
Please show this form to your solicitor and then
return it to:
Mainstay DRP
2 Cumulus Heights
Killough Road
Downpatrick BT30 BTWT
(If you would like any more information on making
a Will please contact your solicitor.
If you have any queries about our work please contact us on 028 4461 7184 option 2 or email
helen@mainstaydrp.org

What kind of will gifts can I make?
There are a number of ways to help Mainstay DRP through your will:
You can leave money, shares or
property
You can give the net balance after other obligations have been met.
You could arrange for your gift to come to us only after the lifetime of
someone such as your spouse.
We recommend you seek advice from a
solicitor if you are interested in leaving a
legacy in your will.

Let Your Legacy Live on…
Registered Charity Number: XR30677

Leave Your Lasting
impression...

A lasting contribution which will continue to make a difference long after your
lifetime ...

A gift in your Will could help
permanently change the lives of adults with learning disabilities and
the lives of their families...

Learning disability is nothing new, understanding it is. A learning disability is lifelong and usually has a significant impact on a person's life. People who have a learning disability find it harder than others to learn, understand and communicate. A learning disability is an impairment that prevents a person carrying out normal day to day tasks without adequate support.
DRP is here to make sure people with a learning disability have the chance to change the world they live in and live their lives as they choose. DRP delivers a range of support services to improve the quality of life of people who have a learning disability and support for their families.

BENEFITS OF HAVING A WILL
Making or changing your Will is straight-forward and inexpensive, and it could save you considerable legal and other costs.
A Will can help you:
Make provision for your loved ones
Many people think that when they die all of their estate will go to their spouse even if they don’t have a Will, but this may not be the case. Writing a Will ensures that your estate is distributed exactly in the way you would have wished, making sure that all the necessary provisions are made to benefit your loved ones, family and any causes that you support.
Pay less Inheritance Tax
By making a Will you could incorporate
provisions to reduce the inheritance tax paid on your estate. If the value of your estate exceeds a specific amount it can be liable to tax at 40%*. By leaving the residuary of your estate above the tax threshold to Mainstay DRP and other charities, your family and friends will not have to pay inheritance tax. Charities are
exempt from this tax, therefore less of your estate will go to the Inland Revenue and more will go towards helping those in need.
Make sure your wishes are carried out
It is a good idea to check your Will from time to time to ensure it is up-to-date. Changes in your circumstances, such as any deaths, divorces or new children, can affect your Will or, in some cases, might even make it invalid.
Leaving money to a charity creates a fitting memorial of your life and the causes that matter to you. Giving a legacy to Mainstay DRP enables you to leave a gift that will benefit people for generations to come.
CHARITABLE LEGACIES ARE
EXEMPT FROM INHERITANCE TAX

No gift too small
Here at Mainstay DRP every penny counts and we aim to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us. If you don’t feel you have the resources to make a gift yourself – you can ask your family to enable your love to live on by requesting ‘no flowers’ but donations to be made to Mainstay DRP.
We are happy to keep a record and acknowledge what has been given in your memory to your family.