The 1986 Society

All those who decide to leave a gift to the OAE in their will are invited to join the 1986 society. The Society’s name is a nod to our history and the year in which the Orchestra was founded. As part of the Society, you will be supporting us into our next 40 years.  

You will join a group of like-minded individuals and be invited to a special programme of activities and events to provide an insight into the future plans of the OAE whilst recognising your generosity. 

How to leave a gift to the OAE

Here are two main ways you can leave a gift in your will:

Residuary gift:  Where you can leave the remainder of your estate or a percentage of it.

Pecuniary or cash gift: A fixed amount of money

Below is some suggested wording to include in your will. If you already have a will, you can add a gift to the OAE with a codicil. This example wording can be used by you, or your solicitor to amend your existing will:

In addition to any legacies given in my will, I give to the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Trust, Acland Burghley School, 93 Burghley Road, NW5 1UH, registered charity number 1159451 the sum of £_________ (or % share of my residuary estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.

Of course, you are under no obligation to let us know if you decide to leave a legacy to the OAE, but we would love to know so we can thank you properly.

Did you know that leaving a gift to a charity can also help your loved ones: if you leave 10% or more of your estate to a charity, you’ll be taxed at a lower rate (36% rather than 40%) on any part of your estate that qualifies for inheritance tax. 

If you would like to discuss leaving a legacy with someone from the OAE, please contact Hattie Rayfield-Williams, Head of Individual Giving (hattie.rayfield-williams@oae.co.uk or 020 8159 9318).