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A gift in your Will is one of the most powerful ways you can support children who need it most. It costs you nothing today, but it’ll help rewrite the future for generations to come.
UNICEF reaches children wherever the need is greatest – delivering clean water, nutrition, health care, education, and emergency support when disasters hit. Your legacy gift makes this possible.
Why leave a gift in your Will?
For over 77 years UNICEF has helped lift millions from hardship, but we don't do it alone. When donors leave a gift in their Will we can keep showing up stronger, together, for children facing poverty, conflict, and disaster.
Just starting? We've got you!
Leaving a gift is simple. You can write or update your Will for free online using Footprint NZ, It only takes 15 minutes! Or visit Public Trust in person. Our trusted partners make it easy, and If you need, our team's here to help.
Already have a Will? No worries!
Updating your Will to include a gift is quick and easy. Download our Changes to my Will form, fill it out, and give it to your lawyer. That’s it. If you do, we'd love to hear from you! One small update - lasting change for kids in need!
see the power of legacy giving below!
Emergencies
Immunisation
Education
Health and Nutrition
Water and Sanitation
hear from our legacy donors
"There is so much inequity in society these days and the people who bear the brunt of that are children. So the more we can do to educate children, the more we can do to actually build their health, to build their cultural point of reference, the more they will have a happy life and a future."
Geoff Wane, Legacy Donor
You're one step closer!
Leave a lasting legacy
It's simpler than you might think. If you haven’t written your Will yet, don’t worry, you’re not alone!
We’ve recently partnered with Footprint, New Zealand’s largest online Will provider, and for a limited time we’re offering a free online Will service as a way to say thank you to our generous supporters. Rewrite the future for kids today!
Write your Will with Public Trust
Making a Will is one of the best ways to look after the people who matter most.
You can visit any Public Trust office and write your Will for free with their team. Just book an appointment and let them know you're using the UNICEF offer when you arrive.
Call 0800 371 471 or book online here.
Once your loved ones are taken care of, we ask that you remember UNICEF in your Will. Any gift, big or small, means we can continue our important work for kids.
A SIMPLE STEP BY STEP...
... to writing or updating your Will. First things first, we recommend seeking legal advice when creating or updating your Will. Prepare as many details of your finances as possible before seeing your solicitor.
It may also help to sit down with your family beforehand and decide how much you could realistically afford as a gift. There is no obligation to let us know, and you can change your mind at any time.
TYPES OF GIFTS
• A residuary gift - Once you've taken care of your loved ones, you can leave a share of, or the remainder of, your estate to us. This is how most supporters choose to leave a legacy. A residuary gift keeps up with inflation, meaning it'll achieve as much in the future as it will now. It's the most impactful way to give!
• A pecuniary gift - Is a specific amount of money in your Will left to UNICEF.
• Gift a specific item - You can choose to leave us a specific item i.e. shares, property, and / or jewellery.
SUGGESTED WORDING
I give and bequeath free or all duties and taxes,
• The residue of my estate, or
• XX% of my whole estate, or
• XX% of the residue, or
• The specific sum of $XX
To leave a gift to UNICEF, you'll need to include the following details in your Will when naming us as a beneficiary: The New Zealand National Committee for UNICEF - Registered Charity No. CC35979 - Level 5, Technology One House, 86 Victoria Street, Wellington, 6011
LET US KNOW!
If you decide to leave a gift in your Will to UNICEF Aotearoa, we'd love you to let us know so that we can thank you personally for your commitment and keep you updated on our important mahi for children.
Please let us know by contacting our dedicated Legacy Team at [email protected]
Your privacy will be fully respected, and any information you give us will remain confidential.
Talk with our team!
We are passionate about what we do. Have a virtual coffee with us and learn more about UNICEF’s Legacy Giving Program and the process to give a gift in your Will.
You can also get in touch with the legacy team via email [email protected] or call us on 0800243575
If you’re the executor of an Estate and just need our details, they're listed below;
• Bank account name: UNICEF NZ
• Bank account number: 01 0505 0463764 00
• Gifts in Will code reference: GE22_BGIW
Will Provider Matcher
Still not sure? We can find the right Will provider for you!
Answer a few quick questions to get matched with one of our partner Will providers that best fit your needs—whether you prefer online convenience or in-person service. We’ll help you find a trusted provider to make the process simple and stress-free.
FAQs
I already have a Will and would like to update it to include UNICEF.
What happens if I don’t have a Will?
What happens if I change my mind?
Can I say where I want my gift to be used?
Can UNICEF help me write my Will?
I’ve already made a Will, do I have to make a new Will?
Can I leave my assets such as, property and shares to UNICEF?
Do I need to tell you I’ve included UNICEF in my Will?
A family member passed away and left a gift in their Will to UNICEF. What should I do?