Legacies

Your will can help us help those really in need

Although The Rainy Day Trust has an illustrious history stretching back for more than a century and a half, our focus is very much on the future and assisting those that need our help.

We are all aware that circumstances, very often out with our control, change constantly. When this happens to someone who has worked in our industry and leaves them in a difficult position, we are able to assist them and lift a little of the burden.

Building on our past we are revitalising our charity in order to ensure that present and future needs are met. You can be part of this change and make a significant difference in the future by helping the Trust through your Will.

The importance of making a Will

Making a Will is the only way to ensure that your affairs are handled properly after death. It is simple to do and relatively inexpensive.

It needn’t take long and will shield your dependents and loved ones from complex legal procedures and additional burden after your death.

Once made, a Will must be kept up to date particularly after changes in circumstances such as a birth, marriage or death in the family.

How do I go about supporting the Rainy Day Trust in my will?

We strongly recommend you consult a legal adviser when making, or changing your Will. However, if you prefer to do your own will or are using a template from the internet the following wording may be useful:

For a Residuary Legacy

(This is what remains after specific bequests to family and friends)

I give to The Rainy Day Trust, Brooke House, 4 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD, registered charity number 209170, all (or … share) of the residue of my estate for the general purposes of the Trust and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer of the Trust shall be good discharge for the same.

For a Specific Legacy

(This is a fixed sum of money, a property, or other specific gift)

I give to The Rainy Day Trust, Brooke House, 4 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD, registered charity number 209170, … * for the general purposes of the Trust and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer of the Trust shall be good discharge for the same.

* Insert here “the sum of £ … (repeat in words)” or describe in detail the items bequeathed. In the case of a property, please include the full postal address.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Trust.

You can telephone us on 01604 622023
Fax us on 01604 631252
or email at rainyday@brookehouse.co.uk