With a gift in your Will to Vinnies you can let your values live on – and help transform the lives of Australian children, families and communities now, and in the future.

Every day, people are helped and lives are enriched by the work of Vinnies in our communities. Meals for the hungry, toys for children, financial assistance to keep the heat on, an overnight stay in a shelter for the homeless, or a safe refuge for women and children escaping domestic violence, are just some of the ways that Vinnies strives to give hope to others.

Whatever the crisis, a gift to Vinnies in your Will means we can continue to be there, long into the future.

How your gift changes lives

Thanks to Vinnies supporters like you, we’ve been here for over 185 years, fighting to end poverty and injustice for the vulnerable and disadvantaged members in our community.

• Homelessness
• Domestic Violence
• Community Development
• Emergency Response

For a comprehensive overview of our work, please refer to our latest annual reports.

When you include a gift in your Will to Vinnies, you join a community of our most loyal and valued supporters

As a supporter of Vinnies, you are part of a community of thousands of people who believe that a better world is possible. From our specialist staff in our support services, to the accommodation we provide and the families and individuals we assist; our supporters, members, volunteers and campaigners, to the women, men and children we help to overcome poverty. Together, this is how we’re making a difference to the lives of people in our local communities.

“I have included a gift in my Will to Vinnies because, as a long-time volunteer, I have seen first-hand the good work they do. I have a roof over my head, food to eat, and a warm bed to climb into at the end of each day. I choose to show my gratitude and help Vinnies to continue their good work by way of a gift in my Will.

Together we can help change lives not only now but for generations to come”

- Doreen Kinsella, who left a gift to Vinnies in her Will.

What types of gifts can you leave in your Will?

There are a few different ways you can remember Vinnies in your Will. You can also remember a loved one with a compassionate gift. If you’re not sure which is best for you, a solicitor can help you, but here are the most common types our supporters choose from:

A SHARE OF YOUR ESTATE: Once you have taken care of your loved ones, you can leave a share of, or the remainder of your estate to us. This is called a residuary gift.

A SPECIFIC GIFT IN YOUR WILL: You can choose to leave us a specific item, such as jewellery, shares or even a property when making a Will. This is called a specific gift.

A GIFT OF MONEY IN YOUR WILL: You can choose to leave us a specific amount of money in your Will. This is called a pecuniary gift

Leaving a gift in your Will is easier than you think

Once you have taken care of your own family, a gift in your Will to Vinnies enables your values to live on. Your gift will show those you love what’s most important to you and how you’d like to be remembered.

Many people think that making, or updating a Will is complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. A simple Will can be prepared, or updated by one of the Honorary Solicitor from our referral program, free of charge, when you include Vinnies in your estate plans. Our Gifts in Wills team is happy to take you through any questions and provide you with a list of solicitors who participate in Will referral program.

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To find out more and download our Gifts in Will guide, please submit your details below, alternatively you can give us a call on (02) 8622 0387.

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Homelessness

With over 37,000 people currently without a safe and secure place to live in NSW, Vinnies provides short-to-medium-term accommodation, food vans, clothing and casework support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The Matthew Talbot Hostel Primary Healthcare Clinic is Sydney’s most recognisable and trusted place for men experiencing homelessness to seek healthcare and support, while Our Lady of the Way is a safe haven from homelessness and an escape from domestic and family violence for women, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They are just two examples of our services addressing homelessness. To ensure people on low incomes have access to a safe and secure home, we also proactively invest in social housing.

Your partnership with us will ensure Vinnies NSW can continue to work towards ending homelessness for vulnerable Australians.

Domestic Violence

Vinnies NSW has a range of services to assist women and children experiencing domestic violence. We have been working in this area for almost 50 years and in 2017 supported a total of 73,331 people. Domestic violence was one of the three main reasons people contact us. We work with people from culturally and linguistically diverse background, Indigenous Australians, women over 55, single women, women, and children.

We assist them by providing emergency accommodation, material assistance, rental assistance, financial management, advocacy, legal rights, court support, living skills support, support group and activities, Intensive referrals, community networks etc.

Community Development

More than three million Australians are living beneath the poverty line. People, through no fault of their own, are caught in a cycle of unsecure work, or due to chronic illness, are simply unable to make ends meet. It is heartbreaking that many of those struggling are children.

Vinnies NSW community development programs build individual and family resilience and promote meaningful participation in the community. We offer everything from education and skills development to schools-based youth development programs, to inclusive and accepting community groups, to casework support and counselling. We even at a local level we offer tailored support to ensure people don’t go hungry and can afford to keep the lights on. Vinnies conducts home visits and gives a ‘hand up’ to help get food on the table and pay utility bills. We also advocate at a policy level against the unacceptably low rate of Jobseeker Payment and the punitive cashless welfare card.

Through a meaningful partnership with Vinnies NSW, you can help stop families, and especially vulnerable children, from going hungry.

Emergency Response

The current drought in NSW is now officially the worst on record. There is a severe impact not just on farmers, but entire regional communities. Vinnies is doing what we have always done – providing a ‘hand up’ to those in need. In the past year we have supported more than 3,000 drought-affected families with food, water and necessities. This has been achieved through our own funds, raised with the support of generous Australians like you, and the Commonwealth Government’s $30 million drought assistance package.

Vinnies NSW responded to the catastrophic bushfires in northern NSW in late September 2019, and later expanded to support the many communities affected by the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-20 across Queensland, NSW, the ACT, Victoria and South Australia. Our presence embedded in communities across the fire-devastated areas meant that Vinnies was often the first to render assistance immediately after the destruction. We are providing assistance in the form of cash payments, delivering food, clothing, essential items, grocery vouchers, crisis accommodation, paying bills etc.

With your investment, Vinnies NSW can continue to support regional Australian families who are currently at breaking point.

Remember Vinnies in your Will

It is a fact that around 50% of Australians will pass away without a valid Will. Aside from taking care of those family and friends closest to you, a Will gives you the opportunity to decide how you will be remembered after you are gone and can be a true expression of your values.

By leaving a bequest, you can provide a gift to a cause close to your heart that you previously may not have been able to afford. Leaving a bequest to a charitable organisation such as the St Vincent de Paul Society can be a gift that changes lives not only now but for generations to come.

Including a gift in your Will is a wonderful way to make a difference in the future and without impacting on your life today.

Bequest funds are vital in allowing the Society to provide ongoing assistance to people experiencing disadvantage in our community.

Suggested wording for a gift to the St Vincent de Paul Society (NT) Inc: I bequeath to St Vincent de Paul Society (NT) Inc (the Society), in aid of:

• ( The charitable works of the Society, or
• ( The charitable works of the Society in _________ (insert particular Diocese, Region) at its discretion, or
• ( The charitable work of the Society in the specific field of _________ (insert your preferred area of work, eg homelessness)
•  _________% of my estate
•  the residue of my estate or _________% share of the residue of my estate
•  the sum of $_________
•  my property known as _________ and situated at _________.
• ( and I declare that the receipt of the President or Chief Executive Officer of the Society shall be sufficient discharge for my bequest.

The ABN of the St Vincent de Paul Society Northern Territory is 11 300 386 527.

How do I find out more?

Contact us to find out more about Wills and Bequests.

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Your Lasting Wish

Leaving a gift in your will is a simple, yet powerful way to help those in need after you are gone

Much of the good work we do is made possible by the generous people who remember us in their will.  Leaving a gift in your will can help us tackle poverty and disadvantage head-on, by providing housing, homelessness and other vital services.

Your lasting legacy will restore hope no matter the size. You don’t need to be wealthy to leave a gift, a minimal percentage of your estate can have a lasting impact. Your gift will go to those in need through our volunteer member base of more than 9,000 people who offer people in crisis a hand up and stand side-by-side with those in need.

Your gift will be directed where it is needed most, creating your lasting legacy.

Contact Us

We are here to help. Thank you for considering Vinnies QLD to entrust your personal legacy. For further information or to discuss this very personal decision further, please contact Carol Guinane today:

    07 3010 1076
   bequests@svdpqld.org.au
   PO Box 3351, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Wills & Bequests

Every gift, no matter how large or small, is important to the Society. Including a gift in your Will is a wonderful way to continue to make a difference to the many lives in need without impacting your life today.

Bequest funds are vital to ensuring the Society will be able to continue to support, assist and most importantly provide a hand up to those at greatest risk of experiencing social exclusion, disadvantage or homelessness in our community.

Leaving a bequest is a very personal decision and you should look after your loved ones first. Once this provision has been made it is possible to include a bequest to the St Vincent de Paul Society in a number of different ways.

• Specific bequests are gifts of particular articles of property, e.g. a house, shares, furniture.
• Pecuniary bequests are gifts of a specific sum of money.
• Contingency bequests are made only when the executor of an estate cannot distribute the estate as planned in the Will.
• Residuary bequests are made up of the remainder of an estate once pecuniary and specific bequests have been distributed.
• A popular way of including a charity in a Will is to include a proportion of the residue of an estate.

For further information on how to make a Bequest to the St Vincent de Paul Society in South Australia please contact us on (08) 8112 8744 or email lcampbell@svdpsa.org.au

Why should I have a Legal Will?

A Will prepared by a legal professional means your “estate” is left to those about whom you care.

Is my Will up-to-date?

It is important that your Will is both current and legal.  As your life changes, your Will should change to reflect the new circumstances. It is therefore advisable to review your Will at least every five years.

Do I need a new Will or can I change my existing one?

When your circumstances change, such as including a new family member in your Will, it is usually best to make a new Will. However, to include a bequest to the Society, merely ask your solicitor to add a clause to your existing Will.

Wills & Bequests

Leaving a gift in your will to the St Vincent de Paul Society is a practical and powerful way to make a difference in improving the lives of future generations.

Ways of leaving a bequest in Tasmania

There are a number of different ways in which you could include a bequest to the St Vincent de Paul Society in your Will.

First and foremost, it is important to ensure that your family are provided for. Once this provision has been made it is possible to include a bequest to the St Vincent de Paul Society in a number of different ways.

• Specific bequests are gifts of particular articles of property, eg a house, shares, furniture etc.
• Pecuniary bequests are gifts of a specific sum of money.
• Contingency bequests are made only when the executor of an estate cannot distribute the estate as planned in the Will.
• Residuary bequests are made up of the remainder of an estate once pecuniary and specific bequests have been distributed.
• A popular way of including a charity in a Will is to include a proportion of the residue of an estate.

For further information regarding Wills & Bequests, contact Merleen Cronin:
Email:   merleen.cronin@vinniestas.org.au
Phone:  (03) 6333 0822

One of the most important sources of funding for the St Vincent de Paul Society comes from people that have included a gift in their Will. Leaving a gift in your Will is a simple, yet powerful way to help those in need after you are gone. 

We believe that by offering a caring hand up and not a hand out to the disadvantaged and homeless people of Victoria, we can restore their hope and encourage them to take control of their destiny.

For over 160 years, the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has been assisting people experiencing poverty and disadvantage.

In Victoria, the St Vincent de Paul Society continues to serve those in need regardless of creed, ethnic or social background, health, gender or political opinions.

Much of the good work we do is made possible by the generous people who remember us in their Will.  

Your lasting legacy. Leaving a gift in your Will can help us house, feed, clothe and assist people struggling or facing crisis.

Your gift will restore hope. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. You don’t need to be wealthy to leave a gift, a minimal percentage of your estate can have a lasting impact.

Your gift will go to those in need. Our volunteer member base of more than 12,000 people keeps administration costs low. This means your funds can be directed where they are needed most.

We are here to help. For further information or to discuss this very personal decision further.   

Contact our Gift in Will Manager Sharon Wangman at the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria to answer any question or let us know if you have made this very special gift.     03 9895 5821    bequest@svdp-vic.org.au    Locked Bag 4800, Box Hill Vic 3128

Leave a legacy that has the power to transform lives.

Charitable gifts in the form of a bequest are one of the most valued and important sources of funding for the St Vincent de Paul Society in Western Australia, and we sincerely thank you for considering leaving a life changing gift in your will.

For more than 150 years, we have been providing a helping hand to the most marginalised people in our community, by supplying the basic needs of food, clothing, shelter and support.

Sadly, the demand for our services continues to grow as a result of complex issues including unemployment, rising costs of living, homelessness and lack of access to affordable housing, mental health and domestic violence. Thanks to the generous support of people like you we are able to carry out our core work of emergency relief and specialist programs and services, all while continuing to advocate for a more just and compassionate society.

Once loved ones are provided for, many people choose to leave a charitable gift in their will to a cause close to their heart. When you leave a bequest to Vinnies, you are ensuring that we will be able to meet the needs of people in WA now, and into the future.

You can download the clauses here or to request a copy of our legacy booklet please contact Natasha Prins on 08 6323 7535, email bequests@svdpwa.org.au or fill in the form below and we will be in touch.

Vinnies WA Honorary Solicitor Service

Vinnies WA is proud to partner with several solicitors in Western Australia who are happy to provide simple wills free of charge to anyone who is considering a gift to Vinnies in their will.

For more information about the Honorary Solicitor Service or to be connected to a solicitor near you, please fill out the form below or call Natasha Prins on (08) 6323 7535.

In Memory

A donation in memory of a loved one is a meaningful way to celebrate their life and values. There are many ways to honour a loved one, and these include:

• Donations in lieu – many families encourage guests to donate to Vinnies WA in lieu of flowers at a funeral. We have special in-memory donation envelopes that can be displayed at the service, or you can include a message within the funeral notice.
• Create a personal tribute page – you can create a personal tribute page here and invite friends and family to make an online donation. They also have the opportunity to leave a personal message and the page can be shared among their networks and social media platforms.
• Direct donations – you can make an in-memorial donation on our website, and can choose to include the deceased’s name and their next of kin if you wish to have your in-memory donation acknowledged. Please note we do not disclose the donation amount in the acknowledgement.
• Regular contributions – a symbolic way to remember a deceased friend or family member is to make regular donations to mark special days like their birthday, anniversary or other special event in their life.

To request donation envelopes for a funeral or memorial service, or for other enquiries regarding in-memory donations, please fill in the form below or call Natasha Prins on (08) 6323 7535.

Contact Us

Please fill out the form and we will get back to you.

Natasha Prins

Planned Giving Coordinator

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