LEAVING A GIFT IN YOUR WILL

Leave a lasting legacy 

By leaving a gift in your will, you can make a lasting difference to future generations of young Welsh artists. A gift in your will, of whatever size, can help National Youth Arts Wales to offer exceptional opportunities for our brightest young performers, and ensure that the most talented can develop their skills at the highest level, regardless of background or economic means.   

Every gift is precious and will make a huge impact on our work, no matter what the size. It could be left towards our Bursary Fund, towards one of our individual ensembles, or it could support our talent-spotting development projects. Please get in touch and we'll be delighted to discuss this with you. 

If you've already named National Youth Arts Wales in your will, thank you. We would love to officially offer our gratitude for your generous gift. Please complete our legacy pledge form (you can tell us as little or as much as you like) and return it to us at the address listed on the form. 

To discuss your wishes with us in confidence, or if you have any questions about leaving a gift, please email nyaw@nyaw.org.uk or call 029 2280 7420.

 Frequently Asked Questions 

  • Yes, and we would be delighted to hear that you've left us a gift, but we appreciate that a will is a very private and personal matter. Any information you do share with us will be treated in the strictest confidence and is not legally binding. 

    We would love to have the opportunity to express our gratitude and thanks in your lifetime, and to keep you up to date with news from National Youth Arts Wales. But you may remain anonymous, if you prefer.

  • Yes. It is straightforward to add a codicil to your will. Your solicitor will be able to advise you on this.

  • Yes. One of the great things about making a will is that you can leave a small percentage rather than a specific amount. After you have looked after your family and friends, leaving a percentage of the remainder of your estate is a great way of making a difference to a cause you care about. Also, it won't be affected by inflation.

  • Yes. Gifts can be made to preserve the memory of your own name, or to honour the names of family or friends. You can let us know your wishes in advance by completing a legacy pledge form.

  • Yes of course. We are happy to discuss with you where you would like your gift to be directed and how best we could use that either with one of the ensembles, one of our development projects, or more generally.  

  • All gifts in wills should be made to "National Youth Arts Wales, Office 202, 2nd Floor, Trafalgar House, 5 Fitzalan Place, Cardiff, CF24 0ED. Registered charity (no. 1170643)". 

    If you would like to discuss something not covered here, please get in touch with David Hopkins and he will be pleased to help you come up with a form of wording that's right for you. 

  • Yes. As a registered charity (no. 1170643), we gratefully accept gifts from everyone, regardless of whether you were a member or just want to support the next generation of young people. Whatever your link to us, we would welcome being a beneficiary in your will and getting to know you better. 

  • When it comes to inheritance tax, we advise you to obtain further information from HM Revenue and Customs . You can also ring them on 0300 123 1072. 

Our legacy promise to you 

  • We will spend the gifts you entrust to us wisely, so they have the greatest impact for young artists across Wales. 

  • We won’t put you under any pressure - we understand this is an important decision and will allow you to decide in your own time. 

  • Friends and family come first. We respect that and won’t try to change it. 

  • We know that circumstances change and will understand if you need to change your mind. 

  • We will treat your family and next of kin respectfully and sensitively. 

  • If you would like your gift to be used in an area or service that is special to you, please let us know and we will arrange it as far as possible. 

  • We will answer any questions you have honestly and quickly. 

  • If you say you want to hear from us less, or not at all, we’ll listen.  

  • We will not sell or share your personal information with anyone. 

  • We will follow the Code of Fundraising Practice set out by the Fundraising Regulator. 

We always welcome your feedback, so please let us know how we are doing by emailing nyaw@nyaw.org.uk or calling 029 2280 7420.

We promise to listen and act on what you tell us.