Leaving a gift to Blackburn Cathedral

The Cathedral is only here as a result of the work and generosity of those who have supported us in the past and those who support us today. If you were to leave a gift in your Will, you will contribute towards securing the future of Blackburn Cathedral.

Why leave a Legacy?

For many, leaving a gift in their Will offers a lasting way to support a cause close to their heart, after ensuring family and friends are cared for.

Blackburn Cathedral is a cherished place in the hearts of many, indeed it is valued for its deep significance for a variety of reasons. Including a gift for Blackburn Cathedral in your Will is a simple yet profound way to contribute to its future and most importantly, it allows you to enjoy the impact of your generosity during your lifetime while ensuring your donation is only made from your estate after you’re gone.

Leaving a Legacy

There are a number of options available to you – but please be assured that gifts, like your bequest, will make a significant difference to the long-term sustainability of the Cathedral, ensuring the work started in our lifetime continues.

Examples of Legacies

The priorities of Blackburn Cathedral change constantly as do the needs of the building, the local community, and our guests. The most beneficial gift to the Cathedral is an unrestricted bequest for general purposes, as it provides us with the greatest flexibility to use your gift in areas where it will have the greatest impact.

However, we appreciate that to those who have specific areas of interest, they may wish to direct their donations to particular activities, such as:

• To support worship and our overall mission
• To support music at Blackburn Cathedral
• To conserve the Cathedral’s buildings and fabric
• To maintain and enhance the Cathedral archives
• To support education and outreach programmes
• To develop our famous religious art collections

The impact of your Legacy

Leaving a gift in your will is a deeply personal and enduring way to support Blackburn Cathedral and in doing so, you will become an integral part of its future. Incorporating a gift to the Cathedral in your Will will ensure that your support continues beyond your lifetime.

Your legacy – and any gift, however large or small – will really make a difference.

Types of Legacies

Leaving a gift is a simple and tax efficient way to show your support. You may wish to leave a specific amount, or you could consider a residual gift whereby you firstly take care of your family and other important outgoings, and then leave the remainder, or a share of it, as a charitable bequest.

Your Will

By preparing a Will, you can secure the future of your estate and ensure that the people, places and causes close to your heart benefit from your generosity and gifts in Wills to UK registered charities are normally tax free.

Leaving a gift in your Will is straightforward and we recommend consulting a solicitor before writing, or making changes to, your Will to ensure that your wishes are reflected accurately.

A suitably qualified professional such as a solicitor or accountant can also advise you of the relevant tax benefits that may apply if you include a gift to a charity in your Will.

We greatly appreciate your commitment to supporting Blackburn Cathedral and for considering how you can make plans to offer a lasting difference for years to come.