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Unicef/DejonghA GIF T IN YOUR WILLT O CH A NGE T HE WORLDBUILDING A BETTER FUTURE FOR EVERY CHILD

INTRODUCTION3A GIFT IN YOUR WILL4MAKING YOUR WILL6ABOUT UNICEF8BODOOR’S STORY9LIFE-CHANGING SUPPORT 10OUR FREE WILLS OFFER12MEET OUR SUPPORTERS14OUR PROMISES TO YOU17FAQ18GET IN TOUCH20 Unicef/ZaidiINSIDE YOUR GUIDE

I N T ROD UC TIO NA ME S S AGE FROM T HE HE A D OF GIF T S INW ILL S AT UNICEF UKAt Unicef, we are united by one belief – that every child shouldhave the chance to change the world. This belief unites us,drives us, and brings us together to make an astonishing impactfor future generations.I am immensely grateful that so many of our supporters share thisbelief and join us in ensuring every child has this opportunity, throughincluding a gift to Unicef in their Will.A gift in your Will can help hydrate, vaccinate and educate millions ofchildren all around the world, and give them the chance to thrive.I hope this guide will show you what an incredible impact yourgenerosity can have for children. Thank you so much for consideringthis special way of giving.Jenny Kronbergs, Head of Gifts in Wills, Unicef UKU N I C E F. O R G . U K / L E G A C Y- G U I D E3

A G IF T IN YOUR W ILL TO U NI C E FWHY LE AV E A G I F T I N YO U R W I L L?Help empower children for generations to come.Unicef is a powerful community of people united bythe belief that every child should have the chance tochange the world.We have the experience, expertise and infrastructureto empower millions of children, but we are entirelyreliant on donations from people who share this belief. 1For everyyougive to Unicef UK,70 pence is spenton programmesfor children,29 pence is spentto raise another 1and 1 penny isspent on governance.1p29p70pBased on an average over the last five years.One of the most powerful ways you can join usis by leaving a gift in your Will. We’re grateful for everysingle gift we receive. No matter the size, we promisewe will use it to bring the greatest impact for children.Unicef UK is funded entirely by voluntary donations.We receive no funding from the UN budget.4 Unicef/KhoyTogether, we can continue working to builda better future for every child.U N I C E F. O R G . U K / L E G A C Y- G U I D E

HOW TO LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILLAfter taking care of family and friends, includinga gift in your Will to Unicef is an incredible way tosupport the world’s children. There are two mainways to leave a gift to Unicef in your will.Residuary gifts: A residuary gift is a share ofsomeone’s estate. This type of gift guarantees a fairdistribution among all the people you want to benefit.Pecuniary gifts: A pecuniary gift is a fixed sumof money. If you would like to protect the valueof your gift from diminishing over the years, youcould think about index linking the sum that yougive to Unicef.Twelve-month-old Maya from Mali was suffering fromsevere acute malnutrition, but is on the mend thanks totherapeutic milk and medication supplied by Unicef.U N I C E F. O R G . U K / L E G A C Y- G U I D E Unicef/CoulibalyWe always encourage you to give a gift withoutrestricting its usage, because we don’t knowwhere our focus will be most needed when wereceive your gift. Unrestricted gifts allow us to reachchildren who most need support – wherever they are.

M AK ING O R UPDATING YO U R W I L L126Think about your assetsSpend time listing the assets you own, their worth andwhether you share ownership. You should also think aboutany debts, and estimate their value, as these will reduceyour estate. Consider how and where information aboutyour estate is kept so you can plan how to give secureaccess to this. Unicef/AbdulWhen making or updating your Will, we recommend you get professionaladvice from a solicitor. These tips will help with your preparation before seeinga Will-making professional.Appoint roles in your WillYour Executors are the people named in your Will whowill look after your estate after your death. They can befamily members and/or friends, professionals or evenorganisations (like a bank). Your Executors should bepeople you trust to look after everything and carry outyour wishes in your Will. If choosing loved ones to beExecutors, it is a good idea to discuss this with them,to make sure they are happy to be appointed.Baby Najib is vaccinated against polio, Uganda.U N I C E F. O R G . U K / L E G A C Y- G U I D E

45 Unicef/Herwig3A gift in your Will to UnicefAfter considering loved ones, you might also want tothink about how your values can live on throughsupporting causes you care about. If you want to supportchildren through Unicef, you will need our address andcharity number: Unicef UK, 1 Westfield Ave, Stratford,London, E20 1HZ. Registered charity1072612 (England& Wales) and SC043677 (Scotland).Make sure your Will is validWhen you come to sign your Will, you will need to makesure there are two independent witnesses who can alsosign the document and watch you sign. Make sure thewitnesses are not beneficiaries of your estate as this willmean their gift becomes invalid.Have a think about your funeralWe know it isn’t easy, but you may want to consider yourwishes for your funeral. We can supply Unicef donationcollection envelopes for your funeral upon request.For our free Will-writing service with Co-op Legal Servicessee page 12Amir*, from the ethnic Dom Community,at a Unicef learning centre in Jordan.*Name changedU N I C E F. O R G . U K / L E G A C Y- G U I D E7

A B OUT U NIC EFTHE B READTH O F O UR WORKUnicef is the world’s leading organisationfor children. We have been helping tocreate a better world for children forover 70 years.Our work is based on The UN Conventionon the Rights of the Child, which sets outthe rights to which all children are entitled.Our impact is unparalleled: we work in morethan 190 countries to ensure children arefed, vaccinated, educated and protected.We have done more than anyone elsein history to influence laws, policies andcustoms to help protect children.8 Unicef/DejonghWe get things done. And we’re notgoing to stop until the world is a safeplace for every child.U N I C E F. O R G . U K / L E G A C Y- G U I D E

Unicef/HerwigB O D OOR’S M ISSIO N TO SPA C EBodoor, aged 17, has been living in AzraqRefugee Camp since she fled Syria for safetyin Jordan five years ago. She’s studyingastronomy at a Unicef-supported school andhopes one day to go to university.“I want my dreams to be real. My dream isto be an astronomer because I like space. Andan astronaut too. I hope to discover new planetsand new kinds of galaxies.No one here has the same dream If I get thisdream, I would be the first woman from Syriato go to the moon.”A gift to Unicef in your Will can help moreyoung people like Bodoor realise their dreams.9

Unicef/DejonghLIF E- CH ANGING SUPPO RT F O R C H I L D RE NCLEAN WATER A N D H Y G I E N EFor children to grow up healthy and happy, theyneed access to clean water, proper sanitation andgood hygiene. By developing infrastructure andunderstanding, we’re working to improve water,sanitation and hygiene services around the world.By 2021, we’re aiming for 60 million morepeople worldwide to have access to cleandrinking water.EDUC ATIO N Unicef/MatasEvery child has the right to a quality education– yet every day, 61 million children don’t attendprimary school. We provide children withlearning opportunities that prepare them withthe knowledge and skills they need to thrive.10You can help us ensure more children learnthe skills they need to reach their full potential.U N I C E F. O R G . U K / L E G A C Y- G U I D E

Unicef/TremeauVAC CI N E SOver the last 20 years, Unicef has worked withgovernments and partners to vaccinate morethan 2 billion children around the world – withvaccinations saving up to 3 million children’slives every year. Unicef/FadhelUnicef helps provide vaccines for almosthalf of the world’s children under five.LIF E-SAVIN G F O O DSince 1990, the percentage of undernourishedchildren worldwide has almost halved. Unicefprovides 80 per cent of the world’s life-saving food.And in 2018, Unicef treated more than 4 millionchildren for severe acute malnutrition.But 200 million children’s lives are stillat risk because they are malnourished.WE STILL HAVE MUCH WORK TO DOU N I C E F. O R G . U K / L E G A C Y- G U I D E11

O U R F RE E W ILLS OFF E RUnicef is pleased to offer our supporters* an exclusiveopportunity to write or update your Will for free.We’ve partnered with award-winning Co-op LegalServices to make it easier for you to write your Will– in the comfort of your home, by phone and online.HOW D OE S I T WO RK ?The process is simple.Just do one of the following steps to get started:123Start your Will online atunicef.uk/freewillArrange a call back from a dedicatedWills specialist via unicef.uk/freewillSpeak to a Wills specialist at our dedicatedUnicef helpline immediately on 0330 606 1012.* The offer is only validfor those aged 18 orover living permanentlyin England or Wales.12Many people have found our free Will serviceincredibly easy to follow. Gemma Kinneir is amother of twins and lives with her husband inLondon. They had been meaning to make aWill for some time but, like many others with busylives, they found it hard to find the time. Unicef’sfree Will writing offer provided a great opportunityto get it done.“Since having children I have been putting offmaking my Will as I didn’t really understandwhat it would involve. This service was so easy –completely free, confidential and all done overthe phone. It is great to have a weight off my mindknowing that my family will be looked after, andno one will have to worry about this on my behalf.”

Unicef/FrazierAdolescent girls in the village of Yakoua, Chad, afterattending a Unicef-supported community sessionraising awareness of child survival-related issues. Morewomen in the area now go for regular health check-upsduring pregnancy and for follow-ups after giving birth.

MEE T OUR SUPPORTERSSUS AN SC OTTSusan is a passionate supporter ofUnicef and has made the very specialdecision to leave us a gift in her Will.“I have been supporting Unicef for over 40 years,since 1978. You can tell that they are an excellentorganisation, they are good stewards of money.They will always tell you exactly what they arespending the money on, so that encouragedme to leave a gift in my Will. I know that manychildren will benefit from my legacy.”Hear more from people who are leaving a gift intheir Will to Unicef at unicef.org.uk/legacy-guide14U N I C E F. O R G . U K / L E G A C Y- G U I D E

PAT TH OR NFrom selling cakes at her local marketto leaving a gift to Unicef in her Will –Pat Thorn’s support for Unicef is partof everything she does.Pat Thorn and her late husband Frank havesupported Unicef for more than 30 years.From Kenya and India where they saw our workin action, to travelling around Britain teachingschool children about Unicef – together theywere dedicated to helping children.They decided to take their commitment one stepfurther. “It was a simple decision for us to putUnicef in our Wills,” says Pat. “You supportwhatever organisation you think will make thebiggest change in the world.”You can help build a better future for children,just like Pat and Frank.U N I C E F. O R G . U K / L E G A C Y- G U I D E15

Unicef/ZaidFour-year-old Ajwa from Lahore,Pakistan, shows off the inkmark on her little finger, whichconfirms that she has receiveda polio vaccine. Unicef helpsvaccinate over 400 millionchildren globally against polioevery year.1 IN 2UNICEF PROVIDESVA C C I N E S F O R A L M O S THALF THE WORLD’SCHILDREN UNDER 5