Bach and Beethoven gave their legacy to us. You can do the same.
Unrestricted Gift: This is the most helpful bequest, and allows us to use your donation where it’s needed most.
Designated Gift: Is there a part of the OAE’s work that particularly resonates with you? Perhaps its a particular position in the orchestra? Or one of our education programmes? A designated gift ensures your support goes directly to that area.
"The goal isn't to live forever; it is to create something that will."
Sir Martin Smith, OAE President
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.
“We have been members of the OAE family for almost 30 years. We have enjoyed every minute of it: the people, the music, the smiles and the teamwork, all coming together to provide education and entertainment to young and old in the delights of world-class period instrument music. Remembering the OAE in our wills aims to help future generations share those pleasures.”
Nigel Jones and Françoise Valat-Jones, OAE Season Patrons
“The OAE is an incredibly important part of my life, both musically and personally, and has been for several decades. It enhances and shapes the artistic landscape of the UK and beyond through performance, with relationships with like-minded organisations and with education at its heart. This is epitomised with the OAE’s visionary move to base itself in Acland Burghley School, a north London comprehensive school. In order for these values to flourish and develop for years to come, I have remembered the OAE in my will, confident that the future will be a bright one.”
Margaret Faultless, OAE Leader
To find out more about Maggie’s legacy pledge, read our blog here: Maggie’s legacy with OAE.
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).
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