Leave a gift to Greenpeace in your Will
Leaving a gift in your Will to Greenpeace is a way to take action for the planet, long after your lifetime
A gift for the future
By pledging a gift to Greenpeace in your Will, you are investing in a green and peaceful future. You are taking action to help this world flourish for generations to come. You are funding environmental activism and promoting solutions long into the future.
Thank you for considering this incredible action; you are going to change the world.
Why leave a gift to Greenpeace?
Greenpeace is an independent, global environmental campaigning organisation with a long history of victories for this planet, and for Aotearoa New Zealand. Greenpeace aims to:
- Protect biodiversity in all its forms
- Prevent pollution and abuse of the Earth’s ocean, land, air and fresh water
- End all nuclear threats, promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence
We believe that a better world is not only possible, but that it’s already beginning.
By pledging a gift to Greenpeace in your Will, you will be joining a growing community of passionate supporters who have decided to make a lasting impact and leave a legacy for future generations.
For more on how your gift will be used, download our legacy booklet.
How to leave a gift to Greenpeace in your Will
Leaving a gift to Greenpeace in your Will is easy. Next time you see your solicitor to update your Will, just mention you would like to leave a gift to Greenpeace Aotearoa inc. or better yet, simply take a copy of the wording below!
Wording for your Will
We recommend you use the wording below to ensure your wishes are clear. To ensure your wishes are met, it is important that you speak to a legal advisor.
“I give Greenpeace Aotearoa Inc. (currently registered with Charity Services Ngā Ratonga Kaupapa Atawhai with registration number CC58459)
- ___% of my estate OR
- the rest and residue of my estate OR
- the sum of $__ (fixed amount)
for the purposes of Greenpeace Aotearoa Inc. and particularly including in support of campaigning for the climate and biodiversity. I declare that this gift shall be free of any tax or probate or estate duties payable upon or in consequence of my death, and the receipt of the Executive Director, Treasurer or another authorised officer of Greenpeace Aotearoa Inc. shall be sufficient discharge to my executors.”
Already have a Will?
If you would like to amend your Will to include a gift to Greenpeace, you don’t have to update it all.
Instead, you can make a codicil – an additional or supplementary Will that is made after the original Will has been signed. The codicil doesn’t cancel the original Will, it changes or adds to it. If you wish, bring a copy of the wording to your solicitor and they can simply update your existing Will for you.
Write your Will for just $80
Greenpeace Aotearoa is working with Safewill to give Greenpeace Aotearoa supporters the opportunity to write your Will for only $80 (normally $160). Visit Safewill to find out more.
Need a little help?
You can contact us, or we can contact you.
If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential chat about leaving a bequest or what it could help achieve, please get in touch with Danny Dyson on 09-200-4138 | ext 62 or email: [email protected]
You can also download our legacy booklet about the practical details of leaving a gift in your Will, such as our legal name. The information can be stored until the time is right for you to visit a legal advisor.
Contact us
Contact us now to learn more about your gift in will to Greenpeace:
Testimonials
“Greenpeace is very impressive in the wide range of projects and localities they take on. Their great percentage of success and the number of willing and capable people they attract to “do the job” is unique.
Absolutely fabulous and the world is a much better place for having them around.”
– Pauline Faiers, Greenpeace supporter
Our promise to you
We recognise the trust that you place in us by choosing to leave a bequest to Greenpeace. In return, we promise:
- To take responsibility to ensure your gift is used to make the maximum difference and has the most impact.
- To be open, transparent and accountable. We publish annual financial and impact reports on the Greenpeace website.
- We will update your loved ones on the impact of your gift, so they feel a part of your Greenpeace legacy, should they wish.
- We will keep you up-to-date on the environmental work your future gift will make possible, and will respect your choice about how we stay in touch.
- To acknowledge that the decision to leave a gift in your Will is yours alone. We respect that you may change your mind at any time in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend that you speak to a legal advisor to ensure your wishes are met and that your Will is legal. Alternatively, there are websites that enable you to write your Will using their templates. Greenpeace Aotearoa is working with Safewill to give Greenpeace Aotearoa supporters the opportunity to write your Will for only $80 (normally $160). Visit www.safewill.com/nz/greenpeaceaotearoa to find out more.
There are many ways to include Greenpeace in your Will. The best types of gift (also known as a bequest) to leave in your Will are a residual gift or a percentage of your Estate.
A residuary: This is a gift of whatever is left in your estate after you have taken care of your loved ones.
A percentage: This is often regarded as the most flexible and effective way to give. You don’t need to adjust the value of your gift over time to account for inflation or any changes to your total assets. A small percentage – 10%, 5% or even 1% – can make a big difference to the future.
You can also choose to leave a fixed amount (or a specific sum). Whilst a fixed amount means you are able to declare the size of the gift you want to make, it can also mean you may want to change it over the years to account for inflation or changes in your circumstances.
If you already have a Will and would like to include a gift to Greenpeace, you don’t have to update it all. Instead, you can make a codicil – an additional or supplementary Will that is made after the original Will has been signed. The codicil doesn’t cancel the original Will, it changes or adds to it.
If you wish, please take a copy of our wording with you next time you see your solicitor and they can simply update your existing Will for you
Absolutely! A residual gift or a percentage is the perfect charitable bequest to ensure that your loved ones are cared for before you leave a gift to Greenpeace.
It is after you have taken care of your family and loved ones, that you can leave a lasting legacy that ensures your values live on by including Greenpeace in your Will.
Almost all of us have the capacity to defend and protect the future of the world through a gift in our Will. Any gift, however small or large, will make sure that your legacy can continue working to protect the future of our planet and for all those who call it home.
Greenpeace never accepts money from governments or corporations. It’s this fierce independence that means we can bring the corrupt and the greedy to account, no matter how rich and powerful they are.
It also means that we rely entirely on the support of individuals like you to fund our campaigns, investigations and activism around the world. Right now, gifts in Wills (also known as bequests) make up 6% of our annual funding and this allows Greenpeace to be where we are most needed.
Here in Aotearoa, we seek to bring to life a vision of a land and an ocean full of biodiversity, unpolluted and protected, for all to enjoy. Where our rivers are clean again and our food is produced in harmony with nature. A place where our homes, Marae, schools, businesses and transport are powered by renewable energy. And where our towns and cities are designed for people and communities.
We recognise the trust that you place in Greenpeace when you choose to leave us a gift in your Will. We promise to take responsibility to ensure your gift is used to make the maximum difference and has the most impact. Right now, gifts in Wills (also known as bequests) make up 6% of our annual funding and this allows Greenpeace to be where we are most needed.
If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential, no-obligation chat about leaving a gift or what it could help achieve, please get in touch with Danny on 09 200 4138 or email [email protected]
If you are looking for information on how to leave a gift to Greenpeace Aotearoa on behalf of a client, we have listed out some information you might need below.
Legal name: Greenpeace Aotearoa Incorporated
Charity number: CC58459
Address: PB 92507, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142
If you need any further information, please get in touch with Danny on 09 200 4138 or by email at [email protected]
Thank you for considering Greenpeace in your Will
Thank you again for sharing the hope of a greener, more peaceful future.
Any gift that you choose to leave will support our work for years to come, protecting the future of our planet and all those who call it home.
If choose to make the generous gesture of including Greenpeace in your Will, please let us know. We would love to thank you for your beautiful act and keep you up to date on the work that you’re supporting.
