A gift in your Will

A gift in your Will – also known as a bequest – is a wonderful way to change the lives of vulnerable young people beyond your own lifetime.

Youth Off The Streets Fr Riley speaking with five teenagers

Every child and young person has the potential to make a positive contribution to our world. Leaving a gift in your Will to Youth Off The Streets is a powerful way to help disadvantaged young Australians reach their full potential and transform their future.

A legacy of kindness and hope

Preparing a Will enables you to decide what happens to your estate or assets after you have passed on. It is also an opportunity for you to continue supporting the causes you believe in and the work of organisations that share your values.

    2-16 September 2024: Write your Will for free with Safewill

    From 2–16 September 2024, we’re partnering with Safewill to offer you the opportunity to write a bespoke Will for free! 

    The service aims to make it easier and more affordable for the 60% of Australians who don’t have a valid Will to protect the people and causes they care about.  

    Every Will is confidentially reviewed by Safewill’s affiliate law firm, Safewill Legal, to ensure it is completed correctly. 

    Safewill covers all the basic features of Will-writing. It allows you to appoint guardians for your children, set out how you want to divide your estate and leave gifts to charities that mean the most to you – like Youth Off The Streets. You can complete your Will online, in the comfort of your own home, in as little as 20 minutes. 

    Simply visit safewill.com/yots and complete your Will between 2-16 September. 

    Download the Safewill factsheet for more information. 

    Write my Will for free with Safewill

    Steps to leaving a gift in your Will

    1. Decide how you want to provide for your loved ones in your Will.
    2. If you choose to recognise Youth Off The Streets in your Will, consider whether you wish to leave a specific sum of money, a percentage of the value of your estate, or an asset such as real estate, shares or bonds, or an item of particular value.
    3. Visit a solicitor to have your Will written or updated with a codicil.

    Learn more about leaving a gift in your Will

    To learn more about leaving a legacy gift to Youth Off The Streets, click on the link below.

    Gifts in Wills

    Sample wording for your Will

    If you would like to see some suggested wording for your Will, click on the link below.

    Sample wording for my Will

    A lasting legacy

    “I have so much respect for Youth Off The Streets. I first volunteered with their Street Walk program and it opened my eyes to just how tough it is for some kids. For me, it’s a privilege to be part of the Youth Off The Streets family by leaving a gift in my Will. I know it will be put to good use.”

    KAREN

    Contact us – we’d love to hear from you!

    If you have decided to leave – or are considering leaving – a gift in your Will to Youth Off the Streets, please contact us. That way, we can keep you up-to-date with our work and invite you to special events so that you can hear firsthand how your support will create a lasting impact.

    9am – 5pm

    (02) 9330 3500

    Email

    bequests@youthoffthestreets.com.au

    In memoriam

    A memorial donation to Youth Off The Streets is another powerful way to help give hope and a brighter future to children and young people in need.

    Youth Off The Streets envelopes are available for funerals and memorial services.

    Request envelopes for a funeral or memorial service

    You or your funeral director can contact us for envelopes prior to the service. We will forward them to you.

    9am – 5pm

    (02) 9330 3500

    Email

    community@youthoffthestreets.com.au