Leaving a gift in your Will

Every year, thousands of individuals choose to include a gift to charity in their Will. In fact, around 25% of all Australian charity revenue comes from the kindness of gifts in Wills.

The first week in September is Include A Charity Week – a national campaign that encourages Australians to consider leaving a gift in their Will to the causes they care about most.

This year’s theme, “Plant a Tree Today, Change the World Tomorrow,” is a powerful representation for legacy giving. When you plant a tree, you don’t do it for today. You do it for tomorrow – for the lives it might touch, the shade it could offer, the future it quietly shapes. A gift in your Will works the same way. 

Since Sir David Martin Foundation began in 1990, gifts in Wills have played an important role in helping vulnerable young people.  We are deeply grateful to those who have included the Foundation in their Will – their generosity has created lasting change and given many young people the opportunity for a brighter future. 

Gifts pledged through Wills give Sir David Martin Foundation the confidence to plan for the future. This enduring support empowers us to pursue long-term goals that provide safety, hope, and opportunity to vulnerable young Australians—now and for generations to come. 

You do not have to be wealthy to leave a gift in your Will – our supporters leave gifts of all sizes, allowing for generosity that may not be possible now. When considering this important decision, please take care of your loved ones first and discuss your wishes with your family.  

If you are interested in pledging a gift in your Will to Sir David Martin Foundation, please download a copy of our brochure or use the wording below and take this to your solicitor or professional Will writer.

“I give to the Trustee for Sir David Martin Foundation Suite 5, Level 5, 3 Spring St, Sydney NSW 2000 (ABN: 37 506 673 286):

1. The residue of my estate; or
2. ______% of my whole estate; or
3. ______% of the residue of my estate; or
4. The sum of $_____________________ to be used for the purposes of helping young people in crisis, which I direct to be paid free of all debts, expenses and duties of whatever kind. The receipt of the treasurer, secretary or authorised officer for the time being of The Trustee for Sir David Martin Foundation is an absolute discharge to my Executors.”

You can give this wording to your solicitor as a CODICIL (that is, a small change to your existing Will).

Registered name: Trustee for Sir David Martin Foundation
Registered address: Level 5, 3 Spring Street Sydney NSW 2001
ABN: 37 506 673 286 

We will always respect your privacy, recognise that your family and loved ones will always come first and promise to use your gift carefully and cost effectively. 

If you would prefer to create an online Will, you can do so via any of the online Will platforms in Australia.  We have partnered with Gathered Here, who provide free online Wills. 

If you would like more information, or simply want to talk through what’s involved, please contact us on 02 9538 0919  or email giftsinwills@martinfoundation.org.au  for a confidential discussion.  

You can also fill out the enquiry form below and a member of our team will be in touch.