Remembering Ilkley Literature Festival
& Word Up North in Your Will

Remembering Word Up North, the arts charity that programmes and produces Ilkley Literature Festival, in your Will is a very special way to support writers and readers and share your love literature with future generations to come. Such gifts enable us to raise up the work of writers in the north of England, enable children and young people to experience the joy of words and stories, and bring the best contemporary writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry to Yorkshire.

After you have provided for your loved ones, you can help ensure that others continue to benefit from kinds of creative experiences you have enjoyed.

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FAQs

Why should I make a Will?

A Will is the best way to ensure that your property and possessions are distributed according to your particular wishes after your death.

Without a Will, the law could dictate how your estate is shared, which might not be as you intended.

How can I remember Word Up North in my Will?
After providing for your loved ones, there are two types of gifts you could consider leaving to Word Up North:

• Residuary Gift, which is all or a specified percentage of
  your estate.
• A Pecuniary or Cash Gift, which is a fixed amount of
  money.

To reach a decision that suits you, we recommend seeking legal advice. When drafting your Will, please remember to include our full name, address and registered charity number:

Word Up North
2^nd Floor, Fairfax House
38 The Grove
Ilkley
LS29 9EE
Registered charity no. 501801

You can also consider leaving a letter of wishes along with your Will explaining why you wish to support Word Up North and the future of the Ilkley Literature Festival.

I already have a Will, how can I update it?
If you would like to update your Will to reflect your current outlook, your solicitor can help you create a Codicil. This acts as an addendum which lists minor changes or extra gifts to your original Will.

Are there any tax benefits to leaving a gift to Word Up North?
Yes. Gifts to charity are free of inheritance tax so you do not have to pay tax on any gifts to us. Furthermore, if you leave 10% or more of your estate to charity, the inheritance tax rate for your estate reduces from 40% to 36%. Gifts to charity can therefore benefit both your loved ones and the causes you support.

For further information, please visit:
www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax

I’m not wealthy; can I still make a gift to Word Up North?

A gift of any size can make a vital difference to our work.

How will my gift be used?
You’re more than welcome to state how you wish your gift to be used. However we recommend that gifts remain unrestricted so that funds can be directed wherever the need
is greatest at the time.

Do I need to let Word Up North know that it is included in my Will?
We understand that your Will is a private document, but we would be delighted to hear from you; to thank you personally and keep you updated with our work. You can contact us on: info@wordupnorth.org.uk

Sample bequests
Should you decide to leave a gift in your Will to Word Up North, you may find the sample wording below helpful.

Residual
I bequeath to Word Up North Ltd of 2nd Floor, Fairfax House, 38 The Grove, Ilkley, LS29 9EE (Registered Charity No. 501801), the whole / _____% of my estate not otherwise disposed of by this my Will for the general purposes of the Company and I declare that the receipt of their Treasurer or other authorised official shall be a full and sufficient discharge of the bequest.

Pecuniary
I bequeath to Word Up North Ltd of 2nd Floor, Fairfax House, 38 The Grove, Ilkley, LS29 9EE (Registered Charity No. 501801) the sum of £_______ free from tax and duty for the general purposes of the Company and I declare that the receipt of their Treasurer or other authorised official shall be a full and sufficient discharge of the bequest.

Please note that this document is intended to provide general information about leaving a gift in your Will and is not intended to give you detailed legal or financial advice. We recommend that you seek professional legal advice when writing or updating your Will.