How to leave a gift to The Tolkien Society

If you want to leave a gift to the Tolkien Society in your will, you can either write a new will or use a codicil.

If you would like to inform the Society of your intentions (although this is not necessary), please contact the Secretary.

New will

You can write a new will and make a gift of money, item or a residue of your overall estate. The wording below can be used. It is important that you access independent legal advice.

Pecuniary legacy

I leave to The Tolkien Society (a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1211591) of Muckle LLP, Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BF, United Kingdom the sum of £[to be completed] [amount in words] for its general purposes and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other duly authorised officer shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors.

Specific legacy

I leave to The Tolkien Society (a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1211591) of Muckle LLP, Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BF, United Kingdom [description of item] absolutely for the general purposes of the said charity and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other duly authorised officer shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors.

Residuary legacy

I leave to The Tolkien Society (a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1211591) of Muckle LLP, Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BF, United Kingdom [proportion of residue to be completed] for its general purposes and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other duly authorised officer shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors.

Codicil

If you do not wish to write a new will you can have a codicil, which is a document used to change a will that has already been made. It is used as a way to make simple additions or amendments to an existing will like a change in the amount of a gift of money, or the addition of an executor or gift.  You can make a codicil with a will-writing advisor or a solicitor.