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Leave a Legacy
Your words can last a lifetime — and beyond. By leaving a gift in your Will to the Surrey Poet Laureateship CIC, you help ensure that poetry continues to inspire, educate, and connect our community for generations to come.
Why Leave a Legacy?
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Support free poetry workshops in schools and communities.
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Nurture emerging poets through mentoring and publishing opportunities.
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Preserve Surrey’s cultural heritage through creative projects.
How to Leave a Gift in Your Will
It’s easier than you might think. You simply give your solicitor our details when making or updating your Will:
Surrey Poet Laureateship CIC
Company No: 15537975
Registered Office:
The Literary Institute
51 High Street
Egham
Surrey, TW20 9EW
Suggested wording for a solicitor:
"I give [amount / percentage] of my estate to Surrey Poet Laureateship CIC (Company No: 15537975) for its general charitable purposes, and the receipt of its Treasurer shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors."
Types of Legacy Gifts
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Residuary gift – a share of your estate after other gifts are made.
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Pecuniary gift – a fixed amount of money.
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Specific gift – an item of value such as books, art, or property.
Your Impact
Every legacy gift, large or small, helps us:
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Keep poetry alive in Surrey’s schools.
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Commission works from diverse local voices.
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Host annual public poetry festivals.
Downloadable Information
Download our free Legacy Gifting Guide to learn more about leaving a gift in your Will, or our Legacy Pledge Form — simply print it out, fill it in, and hand it to your solicitor.
Download our Legacy Form Download our Free Legacy Gifting Guide
Contact Us Confidentially
If you’re considering leaving a gift, we’d love to thank you personally and discuss how your legacy will be honoured.