Your gift will go to meet the most urgent needs across our four causes: Modern Slavery, Farming & Enterprise, Disaster & Conflict and Child Development. Giving openly to the greatest needs means your gift will have maximum impact in the lives of those who need it most and fill in critical gaps across our projects.

The biggest impact you can make is by giving openly towards the 'Where Most Needed' fund. This allows Tearfund to fill the most critical gaps across our projects so that our lifegiving work continues for all those who need it. However, feel free to contact us to discuss any specific wishes you may have.

However if you decide to include a gift in your Will to the child/ren you sponsor, you can word your gift in this way to ensure that you help the child while they are in the project and then provide for an alternative if situations change.

We suggest the following wording if you choose to include a child sponsor in your Will:

"I give to The Evangelical Alliance Relief Fund (Tearfund New Zealand), P O Box 8315, Symonds St, Auckland 1150, Registration CC21725 the residue of my estate (or ……………% of my estate or the sum of $...............or a description of the property or asset given) to be applied in the first instance to the maintenance of my sponsorship of {insert name/s of child and identification number/s} until {he/she/they} graduate or leave the Compassion Child Sponsorship Programme and to apply any balance not used for his/her/their sponsorship to Tearfund’s general purposes. I declare that the official receipt of the Chief Executive or other authorised officer of Tearfund shall be full and sufficient discharge for my Trustees."

Your Will reflects who you are, what you care most about and how you want to be remembered well into the future. A Will gives you the power to choose how your assets can benefit your loved ones AND impact vulnerable people around the world. It gives you peace of mind for the future. As personal circumstances change, it is important to review your Will regularly to make sure it still accurately reflects your wishes, especially if your family or financial situation has changed. Whether you're updating your Will or creating one for the first time, our how-to guide has the information you need.

If you would like to get started, you can create an online Will through online portals such as Gathered Here or Footprint.

*We suggest you contact your own solicitor for legal advice. Tearfund does not recommend using one legal service over another.  We encourage you to discuss your Will with your family. You are not obliged to include Tearfund in your Will.

There are three main ways of including a gift in your Will. Your legal advisor can ensure your Will is valid and clearly sets out how your estate is to be distributed according to your wishes and circumstances:

1. Residual – the remainder of your estate after taking care of your loved ones
2. Percentage – a percentage of the value of your estate
3. Pecuniary or specific – a specific sum of money, property or items

We suggest the following wording:

"I give to The Evangelical Alliance Relief Fund (Tearfund New Zealand), P O Box 8315, Symonds St, Auckland 1150, Registration CC21725 the residue of my estate (or ……………% of my estate or the sum of $...............or a description of the property or asset given) for its general purposes and declare that the official receipt of the Chief Executive or other authorised officer of Tearfund shall be full and sufficient discharge for my Trustees."

We suggest the following wording If you choose to include a child you sponsor in your Will:

"I give to The Evangelical Alliance Relief Fund (Tearfund New Zealand), P O Box 8315, Symonds St, Auckland 1150, Registration CC21725 the residue of my estate (or ……………% of my estate or the sum of $...............or a description of the property or asset given) to be applied in the first instance to the maintenance of my sponsorship of {insert name/s of child and identification number/s} until {he/she/they} graduate or leave the Compassion Child Sponsorship Programme and to apply any balance not used for his/her/their sponsorship to Tearfund’s general purposes. I declare that the official receipt of the Chief Executive or other authorised officer of Tearfund shall be full and sufficient discharge for my Trustees."

While an unexpected gift is wonderful, we'd love to hear from you so we can personally thank you, keep you up to date on how your gift will make a difference, and share our future plans. However, if you wish to remain anonymous, your request will be honoured.

Here's a helpful checklist for writing or updating your Will:

• Have you found a legal advisor to assist with your Will?
• Who would you like to include in your Will?
• How do you want to divide your estate?
• What assets do you have to gift to others?
• Have you updated your Will to reflect any major changes in your life?

Follow these steps:

1. Contact us, tell us about your wishes and ask questions
2. Talk to your loved ones and let them know about your intentions and why including a gift to Tearfund NZ is important to you
3. Speak to your professional advisor
4. Decide on the type of gift to include
5. Use the recommended wording from your professional advisor
6. Let us know your decision—we want to thank and honour you

You can contact us at giftsinwills@tearfund.org.nz or call 021 587 665.

There are several ways you can include a legacy gift in your Will to Tearfund. We encourage you to talk to your legal advisor to determine which option best represents your wishes.

Gift of residue: Donate the remainder of your estate after financial commitments have been honoured and loved ones are cared for.

Percentage: A gift expressed as a percentage or fraction of the value of your estate.

Pecuniary gift or Specific gifts in a Will: A specific amount designated in your Will or gifted items, such as the proceeds of a life insurance policy, shares, property, art works, etc.

Whole Estate: A gift comprised of your entire estate.

The Evangelical Alliance Relief Fund (Tearfund)
PO Box 8315
Newmarket
Auckland 1149
 
Charity Registration Number: CC21725