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Once you have provided for loved ones, a gift left in your Will to Variety can make a real difference to kids in need.
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A personal decision, made with care

Thank you for your interest in leaving a gift in your Will to support kids in need.
Your Will is a lasting gift to your loved ones and to the next generation. Making a Will is a very personal matter. After you have provided for your loved ones, you may consider including Variety Victoria as a beneficiary.

A bequest to Variety Victoria in your Will is a special and powerful way to support a cause that is important to you and to the community. If you choose to leave a gift to Variety Victoria, you can be assured that any amount - large or small - will make a valuable difference to children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability.

How your support helps

Your support helps Variety deliver essential programs, grants and experiences that make a real difference for children and their families.
It may help provide specialised equipment that gives a child greater independence and mobility, support inclusive education programs that open doors to learning, or create moments of joy that build confidence, connection and self-belief.

Every dollar or product helps us reach more children who might otherwise miss out and ensures that every child, regardless of circumstance, has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

By leaving a gift to Variety, you are creating a legacy of care that will support children for generations to come.
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Types of Gifts

Residuary Legacy

You can leave the remainder of your estate to Variety Victoria after all debts, expenses, and specific gifts are settled. It's the simplest and most effective way to support us.

Percentage Gift

You can leave a percentage of your estate to Variety Victoria. This ensures your gift remains unaffected by inflation or changes in the estate's value, providing lasting support.

Specific Amount/Item

You can leave a specific sum of money or specific items of value, such as shares or real estate to Variety Victoria.

Leave a lasting legacy

Jeffery White's enduring dedication to Variety - the Children's Charity of Victoria left an indelible mark on countless lives. Each year Jeffery was one of the first to book a table at our annual Variety AFL Grand Final Lunch and his annual presence spoke volumes about his commitment to supporting kids in need.

Following his passing, his partner and Will executor approached Variety to honour Jeffery's legacy. Together, they orchestrated a remarkable gift from his estate to secure a permanent home for Variety Victoria, now known as The Jeffery White House in Port Melbourne. We welcome anyone to come and visit us at our HQ!

This generous contribution also established the annual Jeffery White Grant, with the inaugural grant funding a Liberty Wheelchair Swing for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Jeffery's legacy continues to illuminate the path toward a brighter, more inclusive future for children across Victoria.

How to include a gift in your Will

Every gift, large or small is deeply appreciated and helps us achieve our vision.

Gifts left to charities in Wills come in all different shapes and sizes and giving a gift in your Will is not just for wealthy people – it is for anybody thinking about doing something powerful, special and lasting.

Making or updating a Will is simple. The best way to arrange leaving a gift to Variety Victoria is to speak with a solicitor. They can ensure your estate is distributed in a way that meets your wishes. How you choose to leave a bequest depends on your personal preference and circumstances.

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If you’re ready to draft your Will, consider these convenient online Will-writing platforms that have partnered with Variety Victoria:
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Frequently Asked Questions

To make a bequest to Variety Victoria, we suggest the following wording for consideration by your legal advisor: 

“I give and bequeath (a percentage of my estate) or (specified sum) or (all my rights, title and interest in [description of specific land or property at……]) free of all duties and deductions, for the general purposes of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Victoria (ABN 80145257414) of H71, 63-85 Turner Street, Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207 Australia. I declare that the receipt of an authorised officer of Variety – The Children’s Charity of Victoria shall be a complete and sufficient discharge for the executor(s).”  

We believe it is an important step to talk to family and loved ones about your Will. Communication will ensure that decisions that are important to you are understood by family members, executors and guardians. 

When drafting a Will that includes a gift to Variety Victoria, please include the following details:

Legal Name: Variety – the Children’s Charity of Victoria 
ABN: 80145257414 
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1076, South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Australia 
Street Address: H71, 63-85 Turner Street, Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207


Sending Information to Variety Victoria:

Information can be sent via email to [email protected] or posted to the above address.
 

Information required when processing an estate:

If you are administering an estate which includes a gift to Variety Victoria, please notify our office as early as possible with the following: 

  • Deceased full name and last address 
  • Date of death 
  • Grant of Probate or a copy of the final Will  

In addition to the above and depending on the type of gift being left to Variety Victoria, we may require additional information (e.g. statement of assets and liabilities) or request that the gift be provided to Variety Victoria in a certain way (e.g. the transfer of any shares, in-specie).

If you already have a Will, a cost-effective way to include a gift to Variety Victoria is by a short legal amendment, or adding a codicil, to your Will. Please check with your solicitor to see if a codicil is appropriate for the changes you wish to make. 

If you have chosen to support Variety Victoria in this very generous and personal way, please accept our heartfelt thanks for your thoughtfulness, foresight and generosity. We would be delighted to hear from you so that we can thank you personally and give you a choice about how we might recognise and communicate with you. Though you can be assured of confidentiality, you are not obliged to inform us of any gifts that you leave to us in your Will.

When creating or updating your Will, it’s important to seek professional legal advice. Your solicitor or Will provider can help guide you through the process and ensure your wishes are clearly documented, including appointing an executor to carry them out.

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If you would like to talk about leaving a gift in your Will, we’d welcome a confidential and no-obligation conversation and can provide guidance to help you make the decision that feels right for you.
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