Create Lasting Change
Your generous consideration ensures that our work can continue to positively impact the lives of those we serve. By making a legacy gift, you’re investing in the sustained success of our programs and initiatives, driving positive change within our community for years to come.
We welcome inquiries from you—or your legal or financial advisors—about how your estate can be structured to support Beacon Community Services to leave a lasting community legacy, after you take care of your loved ones, of course.
Legacy Donations
Thank you for considering a legacy gift to support Beacon Community Services. Your dedication to our cause is truly inspiring, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to making a lasting difference in our community.
One way to support Beacon, for example, is through a will gift. Leaving a gift in your will allows you to enjoy and utilize your assets, while enabling you to leave a larger gift than may be possible during your lifetime.
Ways to Leave a Legacy
- Will gifts
- Life insurance
- Property
- Real estate, jewelry, art, etc.
- Publicly traded securities
- Stocks, bonds and mutual funds
- Registered accounts and pensions
- Registered Retirement Saving Plans (RRSP)
- Registration Retirement Income Funds (RRIF)
- Locked in Retirement Accounts (LIRA)
- Life Income Funds (LIF)
- Tax Free Saving Accounts (TFSA)
- Trusts
Beacon Community Services is proud to partner with Will Power. Will Power is a national public education campaign designed to inspire Canadians to think differently about charitable giving, and empower them to create positive change through their Wills. Learn more here.
FAQ
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What is the legal name, address and charitable registration number?
Beacon Community Association
2723 Quadra Street
Victoria, BC V8T 4E5
Charitable Registration Number: 12995 1174 RR0001 -
How would I include a donation in my will?
Sample wording for will:
When the gift is made to the highest priority needs (unrestricted designation) it allows the Board of Directors to meet the changing and future needs of our programs and community. If you would like your gift to be designated to a specific program, please contact us so we can help with the wording to ensure that your gift goes where you would like it to.
General bequest for a specific sum of money: “To pay the sum of ($) to Beacon Community Association for the purpose of supporting its highest priority needs.”
Specific bequest of tangible asset (could include stock, proceeds of an insurance policy, RRIF, RRSP, TFSA, real estate, jewellery, art or other properties): “To transfer (XX property) to Beacon Community Association for the purpose of supporting its highest priority needs.”
Residual gift for all or a portion of what remains after all debts, taxes, expenses and other bequests have been paid “To pay, transfer or deliver (% or $) of the residue of my estate to Beacon Community Association for the purpose of supporting its highest priority needs.”
