Leave a gift in your will
Everyone needs a will, and when you write yours, you have the power to shape the world you leave behind. A gift in your will costs you nothing today, but changes everything tomorrow. By including OzHarvest, you join our OzLegends a collective of people who leave a lasting legacy of nourishment.
Leave a gift in your will
Everyone needs a will, and when you write yours, you have the power to shape the world you leave behind. A gift in your will costs you nothing today, but changes everything tomorrow. By including OzHarvest, you join our OzLegends a collective of people who leave a lasting legacy of nourishment.
How to leave a gift in your will
Leaving a gift in your Will is easier than you think — it can be done in as little as 20 minutes. Whether you're starting from scratch or updating an existing Will, our trusted partners below can guide you through every step.
EveryWill
Free, simple and online. The easiest way to write your Will, include a gift to OzHarvest, and make a lasting difference.
Willed
Need more support? Willed offers full estate planning with expert guidance, for a small fee.
Planned Giving
Explore smarter ways to give — from shares to super — and the tax benefits that come with them.
Already have a Will?
If you’ve already included OzHarvest in your will, we’d love to hear from you so we can include you in our community of OzLegends. Letting us know means we can connect with you personally and make sure your gift is allocated exactly as you intend. If you would like to update your Will to include us, check out the FAQ’s below for more information including legal language.
FAQs
Your support fuels our core food rescue operations while enabling education, advocacy and innovation. Each dollar donated creates approximately two meals for Australians in need.
Yes! Every gift, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to rescuing surplus food and nourishing communities in need. Many people choose to leave a percentage of their estate, which scales up or down with the size of your estate.
Yes! While advance notice of your plans helps us organize better and honor your specific wishes for how your gift will be used, we completely respect your choice to stay anonymous if you prefer.
We’ve partnered with Gathered here to help you make your will at no cost to you. You can use this service to complete your plans, or you may choose to get your affairs in order before visiting an attorney (who is likely to have a fee associated with finalizing your plans).
Yes, your estate plans are always able to be revised or updated.
We will use your gift to meet the most critical need. Our team would be happy to connect with you and discuss a meaningful plan for your gift should you have specific intentions for your impact. You can reach out to Madeleine.Battle@ozharvest to start that conversation!
A pecuniary gift
A specific sum of money left to a beneficiary, such as “$10,000 to my niece Sarah.” This fixed dollar amount is paid from the estate’s liquid assets before other distributions are made.
A specific gift
A particular, identifiable item or asset designated for a specific beneficiary, such as “my grandmother’s ring to my daughter” or “my Tesla to my son.”
A percentage gift
A proportional share of your estate, expressed as a percentage rather than a fixed amount. For example, “25% of my estate to charity X” ensures the gift adjusts with the total value of your estate.
When it’s time to update your will, you can use a codicil – an addition or supplement that explains or modifies your existing will.
Sample Bequest Language
This language for your will or trust may help you and your attorney as you consider a gift that will meet your financial and personal goals.
A word from some of our OzLegends
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Joining OzHarvest was the best decision I've ever made — and leaving a gift in my Will is my way of honouring that. We all want to leave the world a little better than we found it. This is my way of making sure OzHarvest's mission to ‘Nourish our Country’ and reduce food waste never stops.
Gopi Krishnan
Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance
