Wills and legacies
Leave a lasting gift for the place you love.
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Leave a lasting gift for the place you love.
Leaving a gift in your will is one of the most powerful ways to support your local community and continue to support your values for generations. By choosing Kent Community Foundation, your legacy will make a real difference to the causes you care about - right here in Kent and Medway.
Local legacy: we only fund projects in Kent and Medway, so your gift supports the people and places closest to your heart.
Support grassroots charities: 70% of legacy gifts go to the UK's largest charities. Your gift could help to transform grassroots groups in your community.
We're here for the long-term: we're built to support local communities for generations, even as they change.
Support a cause, not just a charity: we’ll ensure your gift supports local causes aligned with your values, now and in the future.
A trusted steward: with over 25 years' experience, we offer professional governance and careful fund management. We will carry out your wishes with integrity and care, using our extensive knowledge of local communities and grant-making expertise.
Gift in your will
Leave a fixed amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after loved ones are provided for. You can support a specific cause, area, or our general fund to meet future needs. We also accept gifts of shares, property, or investments.
Create a named legacy fund
With a gift of £100,000 or more, you can establish a Named Endowed Fund in your name (or a loved one's). This fund is invested to generate income year after year and can be set up during your lifetime or through your will.
No. Any size gift can make a real difference, especially to small local charities.
Yes. You can direct your gift to a specific cause or leave it to our discretion to meet changing needs.
We’ll use our local insight to ensure your gift goes where it’s needed most.
By leaving your gift to Kent Community Foundation, your legacy remains protected and adaptable.
Absolutely. Many donors involve their family in shaping a legacy fund or choosing causes.
Yes. We can accept and manage gifts of shares, property, or other assets responsibly.
Whether you’re updating your will, planning a family legacy, or just exploring options, we’re here to help. Contact our team for a confidential, no-obligation conversation.