We recommend that you speak to your legal advisor if you are thinking about leaving the ManxSPCA a donation in your Will. We rely on income from legacies and you can show your love and affection for the animal world by supporting us in this way. The ManxSPCA receives no financial support from the Manx Government, so every penny our supporters give us is vital. Every legacy, small or large, is valuable to us and whatever you can give will be gratefully received and put to the best possible use – caring for vulnerable animals.

We know that you will always want to look after family and friends first, but after that, you can also care for your animal friends. The following is a suggestion for how you can approach leaving a legacy – after all, none of us like to think about the reason for making a Will, but it can make such a difference.

Once you have worked out the value of your estate, decide on your beneficiaries – the people and organisations you would like to help. Some of our supporters choose to leave us a residuary legacy (i.e. what is left of an estate after family and friends have been granted specific amounts). You should appoint an executor who will be responsible for carrying out your wishes and then, very importantly, visit your legal advisor to have your Will drawn up. Make sure it is stored in a safe place and that someone knows where to find it.

Please remember the ManxSPCA in your Will.