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If you would like to make a one off or regular donation to The Arthur Rank Centre please click here to fill in our online donation form.

Leaving a Lasting Gift

A gift to The Arthur Rank Centre in your Will is a way to leave a lasting mark.  We have been able achieve some incredible things thanks to the help of our supporters.  Together, we really can bring physical, social and spiritual change to rural communities around the UK now and in the future.

If you are considering making or changing a Will to leave a legacy to The Arthur Rank Centre, here are some points to consider:

  1. Anyone over 18 can make a Will, however we recommend that you seek legal expertise to ensure your document is valid and free from ambiguities
  2. We recommend that you review your Will regularly, particularly following any major life events such as marriage, retirement, the birth of a child or grandson or the death of a spouse or other beneficiaries
  3. You will need our full name, address and Registered Charity Number in your Will, should you choose to leave us a gift:
    The Arthur Rank Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG.  Registered Charity Number 1104300
  4. If you do not have a solicitor already, you may want to find one using the search facility on the Law Society website

Our Promise to You

  1. We respect your privacy and handle every query with care and sensitivity
  2. We recognise that it’s your decision and you need to make it in your own time
  3. We value every legacy, whether small or large, and you have the right to change your mind
  4. We will use your gift for significant projects that have a lasting impact on rural communities and their churches
  5. You choose whether or not to tell us that you have left us a gift

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there tax benefits to leaving a Will?

Inheritance Tax is usually paid on an estate when someone dies.  If your estate is valued above the current threshold then you may have to pay up to 40% in tax on the amount over the threshold.  However, gifts to charity are exempt from Inheritance Tax and a donation in your Will may also reduce the rate at which tax is paid on the remainder of your estate.

What is the difference between a residuary bequest and a pecuniary bequest?

A gift of the remainder of the estate after all other bequests have been made and debts cleared is called a residuary bequest.  A pecuniary gift is that of a fixed sum of money in your Will.  It’s worth noting that the value of pecuniary legacies will decrease over time, as the cost of living increases.

Are there any other types of bequest?

Yes, a particular named item left as a gift in your Will is known as a specific bequest for example a piece of jewellery.  A contingent bequest is a gift in your Will that depends upon the occurrence of an event which may or may not happen.  For example, a bequest to a charity which applies only if other beneficiaries named in the Will die before the testator (the person who made the Will).

I already have a Will in place, do I have to re-write it to leave a gift to the Arthur Rank Centre?

No, you can simply add an Addendum (also known as a Codicil) to your Will, which allows you to leave a gift without having to write an entirely new document.  A solicitor will be able to advise you of the correct wording.

What will the Arthur Rank Centre do with my gift?

We promise to use your gift for significant projects that have a lasting impact on rural communities and their churches.

Are there any other places I can get information from?

We would always suggest you seek legal advice.  You can find a lawyer using the search facility on the Law Society website or you may wish to visit the Association of Christian Law Firms.  HM Revenue & Customs also have guidance on Inheritance Tax.

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Barrie’s Story

When his village post office closed Barrie, a Methodist minister, used guidelines from the Arthur Rank Centre, in collaboration with the Post Office, to set up a local church postal service:

“In recent years our local community has struggled with the challenges of rural life.  Many of the local chapels have been sold and now only one remains.  A couple of years ago the local Post Office also closed leaving the community with no service for miles around.  Seeing a clear need we decided to open a new post office at the remaining chapel twice a week.

Never ones to miss an opportunity the church launched a coffee morning to coincide with the post office opening hours.  The aim is not to make money but to provide a social gathering place and raise the profile of the church and its message.  For me the most memorable moment came during a day of heavy snow.  Walking gingerly over treacherous ice I went to the Post Office and alongside me came a lady, anxious to express her gratitude for providing a space for the Post Office to continue.”

Thanks to the support of recent donors, we are able to help more people like Barrie to find creative and practical uses for rural church buildings.

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Registered Charity No. 1104300
Email us: info@arthurrankcentre.org.uk
Call us: 024 7685 3060
Find us: The View, 9 Barford Exchange, Wellesbourne Road, Barford, Warwick. CV35 8AQ
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