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1. Thank You
The Australian Youth Climate Coalition thanks the incredible organisations that have given us funding: the Purves Environmental Fund, The Climate Institute, the Myer Foundation, Foundation for Young Australians, Insurance Australia Group, Greenpeace, GetUp, VISY, ClimateWorks and Monash University. We also thank our many pro bono partners including Baker & McKenzie lawyers, NAB and KPMG. Together, we are building a generation-wide movement to solve climate change.
You can join them in supporting youth climate action by donating through Paypal here:
2. Gifts & Monthly Giving
We welcome financial and in kind contributions from organisations that meet our funding guidelines, and from private individuals. We are an incorporated not-for-profit association and rely entirely on donations to do our work. We are in the process of setting up a monthly giving program. To discuss large donations, please contact Anna Rose at anna.rose [a] youthclimatecoalition or call the office (02) 9252 5200.
To donate, please download the form below:
AYCC Donation Form – thank you!
To transfer money into the AYCC account (Westpac):
Account name: Australian Youth Climate Coalition (or “AYCC”)
Account number: 377 608
BSB: 032 007
AYCC’s ABN is 50425467469. We are an incorporated not for profit association. We do not yet have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status so your gift will not be tax deductible.
3. Bequests
Bequests make a great difference to AYCC, help us with long-term planning, and mean our young organisers can spend more time implementing projects and less time fundraising. You can request funds be spent on any of our campaigns or projects, for example Switched on Schools.
If you would like further information, please contact Anna Rose at info@youthclimatecoalition.org
How to Leave a Bequest to Australian Youth Climate Coalition
If you have decided to name AYCC as a beneficiary in your will, please approach your solicitor if you have one, or your local community legal centre. We strongly recommend that you seek specific taxation and legal advice from qualified practitioners. They will be able to give details on the different types of bequests and what this may mean for you and your family. Some examples of legally acceptable wording that can be used in your will are given later in this document.
It is legal for you to draw up your own will, but it must be:
- In writing (typed or handwritten)
- Signed by you in the presence of two witnesses (not beneficiaries)
- Signed by your witnesses in your presence
Types of Bequests
A percentage. Some people decide to share their estate between a number of people and/or charitable organisations. They find that stating a percentage for each one is a useful way to divide their estate.
A specific bequest – money, property, etc. You may wish to state a specific sum of money (remembering that over time inflation will affect this) or asset such as property, parcel of shares, debentures, bonds or a life insurance policy. You will need to have the specific bequest in the estate for it to be given to AYCC. In 1999, the laws regarding gifts of property changed to allow for greater tax benefits, including capital gains tax exemption.
The residue. This is any amount left over once you have made provisions for family and friends, where you decide to leave the residue to organisations like AYCC.
Alternative Bequest You can make provision that, if any named beneficiary cannot accept your bequest, then AYCC will benefit.
Wording
Where a specific bequest is intended
“I bequest to Youth Climate Coalition (ABN 50425467469) the sum of $……. and/or the following property and/or the following items: …… free of all duties and taxes to be used for the general purposes of the Association and the receipt of the Secretary or other proper officer of the said Association shall be sufficient discharge to my Trustee.”
Where a residual bequest is intended
“I bequeath to Youth Climate Coalition the rest and residue of my Estate free of all duties and taxes to be used for the general purposes of the Association and the receipt of the Secretary or other proper officer of the said Association shall be sufficient discharge to my Trustee.”
Please Let Us Know
If you have included AYCC in your will, please let us know. This information is held in the strictest confidence. Also feel free to call us to discuss your plans for your will, and if you would like to make special provisions for any of our campaigns or projects. Please ask to speak with either one of our National Co-Directors (Anna Rose or Amanda McKenzie). Or email us: info@youthclimatecoalition.org
We look forward to hearing from you.