Giving a gift in your will – a way of investing in the future

With Remember a Charity Week running from 9 - 15 September, Children in Scotland CEO, Dr Judith Turbyne reflects on the value of legacy investment. 

I am getting to the stage in my life where I really should be at least thinking about putting in writing what I want to happen at the end of my life. Don’t get me wrong, I hope I am alive for at least another thirty years. But I am firmly in my 50s, approaching my 60s more quickly than I ever thought possible. And it is probably time to at least think. I can already see what a personal, private and difficult decision it might be to decide how I might leave anything I have left.

Of course, for many people, there is little to no money. For others, there is only just enough to give a level of support to those they have left. But for others, there is that freedom to invest in something you value, something that has helped you or someone you love in life or something that you have supported for years.

We joined Remember a Charity just over a year ago, to start our journey in trying to encourage legacy donations. We have only taken small steps in that journey, but we believe that it is an important one for us.

As an organisation we are seeking new ways of strengthening the resilience of the organisation. In the past we have concentrated less on seeking support from the public. However, we believe that our now over 30 years of work means that we have developed strong relationships with children, young people and those working with and for them across Scotland. Perhaps you have been supported by us through our Additional Support for Learning services or perhaps you are a professional who has benefited from our learning opportunities. Perhaps you have volunteered on our board or been an active part of our policy forum.

If you had a positive experience, and you value the work of Children in Scotland, perhaps you will think about leaving us a little in your will. Or indeed, if not us, perhaps you can support one of our many members who are working with and for children across Scotland.

If you can and do. Thank you so much. We promise to be good stewards as we invest in a brighter future for all children living in Scotland.