A gift in your Will to Volunteer Centre Sutton is a powerful way to continue supporting the people, causes and communities that matter to you.
Your family and loved ones will always come first, but after making provision for those closest to you, a legacy gift can help ensure that the support, opportunities and connections that make a difference to local people continue for generations to come.
By remembering Volunteer Centre Sutton in your Will, you can leave behind a lasting legacy of kindness to help build stronger, more connected communities for the future.
Why leave a gift to Volunteer Centre Sutton?
For over 60 years, Volunteer Centre Sutton has been at the heart of our community, bringing people together through volunteering and providing support to those who need it most.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to build better lives through volunteering and to strengthen communities and create positive change.
We connect residents with meaningful opportunities to give their time, skills and experience, while also delivering targeted support for people facing challenges such as loneliness, poverty, disadvantage, poor mental health, isolation and discrimination.
Every day, we see the difference that kindness and connection can make.
- A lonely older person finds friendship and confidence through our befriending services.
- A young person facing difficult circumstances gains support, encouragement and hope through mentoring.
- A newcomer to Sutton finds a welcoming community and help to rebuild their life.
- A resident struggling financially receives practical support to access the benefits they are entitled to.
These moments are made possible because people choose to care about their community.
A gift in your Will can help make sure this support continues for future generations.
The difference your legacy could make
During the last year alone, we supported 3,483 local people through our services and community programmes.
Like many charities, we rely on a range of funding sources to continue our vital work. Legacy gifts provide something especially valuable: the ability to plan for the future and ensure that important services remain available when local people need them most.
Whatever the size of your gift, it can make a lasting difference. Your legacy could help us to:
- continue mentoring, guidance and advocacy for vulnerable children and young people facing, sometimes, multiple challenges;
- support volunteers who provide friendship, practical help and encouragement to people across Sutton;
- reduce loneliness by helping people build meaningful relationships and connections;
- support communities to come together, share skills and help each other;
- continue creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate and thrive.
Your gift will become part of a lasting legacy of compassion, connection and community support.
What is a legacy gift in your Will?
A legacy gift is a gift left to a charity in your Will. It allows you to continue supporting the causes that matter to you beyond your lifetime.
There are several ways you can leave a gift to Volunteer Centre Sutton:
A share of your estate (a residuary gift)
This means leaving all or a percentage of your estate to Volunteer Centre Sutton after any debts, taxes and gifts to family and friends have been taken care of.
Many people choose this option because the value of the gift changes with the value of their estate, helping it remain meaningful over time.
A fixed sum of money (a pecuniary gift)
This is a specific amount of money that you choose to leave in your Will.
A specific gift or asset
You can also choose to leave a particular item or asset, such as a personal possession, property, land, stocks or shares.
Whatever type of gift you choose, your generosity will help strengthen our community for years to come.
How to leave a gift in your Will?
- Making a new Will
If you are making a new Will, it is a wonderful opportunity to consider leaving a gift to a charity that is meaningful to you.
There is helpful information and guidance available online to help you understand the process of making a Will and the things you may wish to consider.
The Government website provides clear, practical advice to help you get started:
- Adding Volunteer Centre Sutton to an existing Will
If you already have a Will and would like to include a gift to Volunteer Centre Sutton, you may be able to do this by making a simple amendment known as a Codicil.
A solicitor or qualified professional can advise you on the best approach for your circumstances.
- Find a solicitor or Will-writing service
A solicitor can provide professional advice and help ensure your wishes are clearly reflected in your Will.
The Law Society can provide details of solicitors in your area, including those who specialise in Wills Find a Solicitor - The Law Society
Alternatively, you can use an online Will-writing service. Free options are available through providers such as FreeWills and Farewill, which allow you to create or update your Will online at no cost.
- Choose how you would like to support Volunteer Centre Sutton
You can choose to support Volunteer Centre Sutton as a whole, helping us continue all areas of our work, or you can choose to support a particular project that is especially close to your heart.
This could include projects such as:
MAPS Mentoring – supporting children and young people through mentoring, advocacy and peer support;
Sutton Befrienders – helping reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing through friendship and connection;
our wider volunteering and community programmes, which bring people together and strengthen local communities:
An introduction to our volunteer projects - Volunteer Centre Sutton
Whatever you choose, your legacy will help make a lasting difference.
Becoming part of the Volunteer Centre Sutton legacy family
If you choose to remember Volunteer Centre Sutton in your Will, we would be honoured to be part of your story.
With your permission, we would love to stay connected with you, share updates about our work and show you the difference your support is helping to create.
If you have already included Volunteer Centre Sutton in your Will, we would be delighted to hear from you. Letting us know means we can thank you personally and ensure we understand how best to honour your wishes.
Get in touch
If you would like to find out more about leaving a gift in your Will,or would like to discuss how your legacy could support Volunteer Centre Sutton, please contact us.
We would be delighted to answer any questions and provide any information you need.
Call us: 07986 782492 or 020 8661 5900
Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Email: janecochrane@vcsutton.org.uk
Volunteer Centre Sutton is the operational name of Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau
Charitable Incorporated Organisation – Company number: CEO19319
Charity Number: 1048978
Address: Carew House, Railway Approach, Wallington SM6 0DX