Why leave a legacy
Since Hubert Coop’s founding collection first became accessible to the public, the Burton at Bideford’s reputation has continued to grow and develop. Not only has the permanent collection grown in size thanks to the generosity of donors, establishing it as a collection of national importance, it has become possible for us to bring international touring exhibitions of the highest standards to North Devon.
The Burton is committed to breaking down barriers to accessing the joys and benefits of art and creativity. In addition to its notable exhibitions programme, it runs a thriving education and outreach programme for learners of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. It also works with the local community on co-curated projects and exhibitions both in the Museum as well as in the temporary exhibition space; and it supports local artists and fresh new talent from local schools and colleges to showcase their work in the same galleries as some of the biggest names in the art world.
As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters and those who leave a legacy.
We gratefully welcome your gift, no matter how large or small.
Your gift matters
If you would like to speak to one of the team about how to leave a legacy to us in your will, please contact warren@theburton.org.
A planned gift will help:
- keep entrance to our exhibitions and museum free
- care for and conserve works in our permanent collection for future generations
- grow the scope of our exhibition programme and our place on the cultural stage, nationally and beyond
- deliver high quality learning programmes to inspire the artists of tomorrow
- engage our nation’s artists and makers and nurture new talent
- grow our permanent collection
How you can help
Leave a legacy in your will to The Burton at Bideford
Click on the tabs below to find out about the various options available to you, and some suggestions for wording to use when writing or amending your will:
This option allows you to take care of friends and family first and still make a meaningful donation. The following wording may be useful:
“I give ___% / all [please specify] of the residue of my estate to the Trustees of the Burton at Bideford (registered charity number 1165520) of Burton Art Gallery And Museum, Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QQ, to hold on trust for its general charitable purposes.”
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When making or updating your Will we strongly recommend that you consult a solicitor to ensure it is legally valid and reflects your intentions.
This is a fixed sum of money decided by you. The following wording may be useful:
I give the sum of ___ to the Trustees of the Burton at Bideford (registered charity number 1165520) of Burton Art Gallery And Museum, Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QQ, to hold on trust for its general charitable purposes.
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When making or updating your Will we strongly recommend that you consult a solicitor to ensure it is legally valid and reflects your intentions.
This option allows you to leave assets to a nominated beneficiary with the whole or portion being donated to The Burton at Bideford after they have passed.
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When making or updating your Will we strongly recommend that you consult a solicitor to ensure it is legally valid and reflects your intentions.
If you have already made a Will, but would like to leave a gift to the Gallery, you can Make an amendment to your will by writing a codicil. The following wording can be adapted by your solicitor to suit the type of gift you wish to leave:
I [full name] of [full address] declare this to be a (first/second) codicil to my Will dated xx xx xxxx
In addition to any legacies given in my said Will, I give, devise and bequeath to the Trustees of the Burton at Bideford (registered charity number 1165520) of Burton Art Gallery And Museum, Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QQ the sum of £xxx (xxx pounds)
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the whole (or xxx% share) of my residuary estate
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[insert details of a specific gift] to hold on trust for its general charitable purposes, and I declare receipt of the Treasurer or duly authorised officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge. In all other respects I confirm my said Will and any other codicils thereto.
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When making or updating your Will we strongly recommend that you consult a solicitor to ensure it is legally valid and reflects your intentions.
You can also bequeath specific personal possessions such as property or shares. We suggest the following wording:
I give ___________ [detailed description of specific item] to the Trustees of the Burton at Bideford (registered charity number 1165520) of Burton Art Gallery And Museum, Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QQ, to hold on trust for its general charitable purposes.
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We would ask you to kindly contact us so we can discuss your planned gift in advance. Please contact warren@theburton.org
A note on inheritance tax
As The Burton at Bideford has charitable status, your gift will be exempt from Inheritance Tax.
If you leave at least 10% of your estate to charity, the Inheritance Tax rate on the rest of your estate may also be reduced. The rules are complex and we recommend you seek advice from your solicitor or tax advisor on how they may affect you.
For advice on writing a will
Many organisations can help you write a will. You might want to consider using an organisation such as Guardian Angels.
Other ways you can contribute to our work today
Click on the links below to find out about other ways of supporting us:
