Wills and Legacies

Leave a Legacy to The Friends of Luton Parish Church, support local heritage through your will

If you’re passionate about preserving Luton’s historic St Mary’s Church but find it difficult to make significant charitable donations during your lifetime, leaving a gift in your Will to The Friends of Luton Parish Church is a meaningful way to make a lasting impact.

By including a legacy to this registered UK charity (Charity No. 240750), you’ll help safeguard one of Bedfordshire’s most treasured landmarks for future generations. Legacy giving can also reduce your estate’s liability to Inheritance Tax, making it a practical and generous choice.

Why leave a gift in your will?

• Support church restoration and community outreach in Luton and the wider Bedfordshire area
• Ensure your wishes are honoured, rather than defaulting to intestacy laws
• Make a lasting contribution to local heritage, even if you’re unable to give during your lifetime
• Potentially reduce Inheritance Tax, making your legacy go further

How to include The Friends of Luton Parish Church in your will

Whether you’re writing a Will for the first time or updating an existing one, it’s always advisable to consult a qualified Solicitor to ensure your Will is valid, enforceable, and reflects your wishes.

If you already have a Will, you can add a legacy to The Friends by asking your Solicitor to prepare a codicil, a simple and affordable legal amendment.

Here’s suggested wording your Solicitor may use:

“I give to the Friends of Luton Parish Church (registered Charity Number 240750) the sum of ….. pounds (£…..) for its general purposes.”

Special Offer – 25% off will writing with Machins Solicitors

To make legacy giving even easier, Nicki Denton-Masih at Machins Solicitors, Dunstable, is offering a 25% discount on Will writing services for those wishing to include a gift to The Friends of Luton Parish Church.

Email: nicki.denton-masih@machins.co.uk
Based in Dunstable, serving clients across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire