Wills and Legacies

Your Legacy to the History of British Army Flying

Why Leave a Gift in Your Will to the Army Flying Museum?

A gift in your Will, also known as a legacy, can:

  • Help conserve and restore historic military aircraft
  • Protect important British military aviation archives and artefacts
  • Support the development of Museum displays, exhibitions and interactive learning programmes
  • Inspire future generations by enabling us to continue to tell the story of British Army flying

After you’ve taken care of family and loved ones, even a small percentage of your estate can make an extraordinary difference to a charity dedicated to preserving British Army flying heritage.

Types of Legacy Gifts

There are several ways you can remember the Army Flying Museum in your Will:

1. A Residuary Gift

A percentage of your estate after other gifts and expenses have been paid. This type of gift keeps pace with inflation and is one of the most impactful ways to give.

2. A Pecuniary Gift

A fixed sum of money left to the Army Flying Museum.

3. A Specific Gift

An item of value, such as shares, property, or even British Army aviation memorabilia.

4. A Reversionary Gift

A gift that passes to the Museum after the lifetime of a loved one.

 

Your solicitor can advise you on which option is right for your circumstances.

Tax Benefits

Gifts left to registered UK charities are exempt from Inheritance Tax. In some cases, leaving 10% or more of your estate to charity can reduce the overall rate of Inheritance Tax applied to your estate.

We recommend seeking professional legal and financial advice to understand how this applies to you.

Every Legacy Takes Flight

Every estate and every family situation is different. A solicitor or professional Will writer can help you decide which option best reflects your wishes, values, and responsibilities.

Whatever form it takes, a gift in your Will is more than a financial contribution, it is a commitment to preserving British Army flying heritage for present and future generations of visitors to the Museum.

If you would like to discuss leaving a gift in your Will, we would be honoured to speak with you in complete confidence. To find out more please contact Louise Mackay at: development@armyflying.com or telephone: 01264 781086