Leave a gift in your Will

Your Will has the power to help people see again

Sydney Eye Hospital provides the best eye care in the world, but it can’t be done without the help of generous people like you.

Considering a gift in your Will is an extremely personal decision. We understand your family and loved ones come first. Any gift you can leave to Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation after you have looked after them is greatly appreciated.

Right now, more than 450,000 people in Australia are living with vision impairment or blindness. But it doesn’t have to be this way, 90% of vision loss is preventable or treatable with early detection.

Choose the type of legacy you want to leave

The following reflects suggested wording for some of the different types of bequests that may be given:

“the whole of my estate”

“(insert number) percent of my estate”

“the residue of my estate”

“the amount of (insert the value of your gift in cash)”

“my real estate situated at (insert address), being the land more particularly described in (insert title details)”

“my (insert name of other asset – such as shares, artwork, etc.)”

Once you’ve made the decision, you simply need to let us know and inform your solicitor so they can provide the correct wording for your Will.

If you already have a Will, simply add a codicil (a short legal amendment) to it. Here is some suggested wording:

 “I give to the trustee of the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation Trust (ABN 12 454 623 050) (“Foundation”) for its general purposes [insert nature of gift – see examples above], and my executor(s) may accept a receipt from the Foundation as sufficient discharge of this bequest.”

Tell us about your gift by emailing bequest@sehf.org.au or call (02) 9382 7408.

Join other compassionate people like Mabs

Her legacy of love and kindness has helped restore the sight of thousands.

Mabs Melville’s support of Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation over many years has helped Sydney Eye Hospital develop world class eye treatment, research and education programs.

In 2014, she left a final gift, a significant bequest which allowed us to confidently progress high-impact and immensely important services.

“We are so grateful to Mabs and to all our generous philanthropic supporters who leave a gift in their Will to the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation. Through their generosity, we have been able to literally change the lives of many, many patients. Mabs and other bequestors are fondly in our minds every time we award grants to fund scientific research, specialised equipment, the ongoing training of ophthalmology specialists and programs that provide equal access to Sydney Eye Hospital.”
– Associate Professor Andrew Chang, Foundation Chair 

FAQs

What is the difference between a gift in Will and a bequest?

Leaving a gift in your will is also known as a bequest. A bequest in a will refers to the act of giving a gift of something you own to a person or organisation. The person or organisation receiving the item is the beneficiary.

How do I leave a gift in my Will?

The process of leaving a gift in your Will, also known as a bequest, to Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation is relatively simple:

Step 1. Check with your solicitor that your Will is valid

Step 2. Ensure you include the correct name and ABN ie: Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation Trust, ABN 12 454 623 050

Step 3. Let your family and/or close friends know

Step 4. Contact Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation as we’d like to thank you for your generosity.

What if I already have a Will?

If you have an existing Will and would like to leave a bequest to Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation, you can add a codicil (a short legal amendment) to it. Any codicil needs to be signed, dated and correctly witnessed, so it is a good idea to check with your solicitor that it is correct and therefore legal.

Here is some suggested wording:

 “I give to the trustee of the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation Trust (ABN 12 454 623 050) (“Foundation”) for its general purposes [insert nature of gift ], and my executor(s) may accept a receipt from the Foundation as sufficient discharge of this bequest.”

Why leave a gift in your Will?

By leaving a gift in your Will to Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation, you give the most precious gift of your lifetime. A bequest in your Will can continue to support excellence in eye health; saving the sight of thousands for generations to come.

We’re here to support your choice of donation.