Leave a gift in your Will
You can make a remarkable difference
Remember the moment you discovered music? When you first forgot what you were doing, because a set of chords had stopped you in your tracks? When a trumpet made your veins trill? Maybe it was when someone sat down at a piano, flexed their fingers and sent your soul soaring.
The joy of music is something every Tasmanian deserves, and by leaving a gift in your Will, you can help make that possible.
Even a small amount can make a real, lasting difference. Just 1% of your estate can help a child in regional Tasmania experience live music for the first time. You could help a young person take up an instrument themselves, or develop a lifelong love of music.
If music has changed your life, you can help it change others. You can make that your legacy.
Make your legacy make a difference
The Sculthorpe Circle
Notifying us that you have included a gift to the TSO in your Will, no matter the size or type, allows us to welcome you into an honoured group of the TSO donor family, The Sculthorpe Circle. Named in honour of the late local composer frequently revered as Tasmania’s greatest, Peter Sculthorpe, The Sculthorpe Circle provides us an opportunity to acknowledge your generosity during your lifetime.
As a member you’ll share in our achievements, get up close and personal with our musicians, and also catch a rare glimpse behind the scenes. Together we will experience the joy that only music can bring.
- Jennifer Andrews
- Mrs Honey Bacon
- David Davey & Annick Ansselin
- Peter Donnelly
- Mary Dwyer
- Jennifer Ettershank
- Emeritus Prof Andrew Glenn and Dr Odile Glenn
- Ben Gourlay & Holly Lancaster
- Lisa Harris
- Dr Don Hempton
- Mr Nicholas Heyward
- Meredith Inglis
- Jonathan Kelly
- Betty Kuhl
- Kerry Larkins
- Patricia Leary
- Susan Lewin
- Linda and Martin Luther
- Anne Lynch & Joseph Giedl
- Jennifer Marshall
- Diane E Matthews
- Susan Osborn
- Dr Ian Payne
- Janice & Dan Randall
- Dr David & Mrs Glenys Rich
- Barbara Ruschanow
- Chris & John Sandow
- Joy Selby Smith
- John Sexton
- Dick & Sue Shoobridge
- Dr Peter Stanton
- Margot Wells
- Kathlyn & John Wheatley
- Andrea Wild
- Anonymous (3)
- The late Dawn Albert
- The late Paul Boam
- The late Aileen Buchanan
- Estate of L Carmichael
- The late Dr Louise Crossley
- The late Ian Glasser
- The late Mary Hodgson
- The late Darrell Jones
- The late Robert Kuns
- The late David McEwan AM
- The late Stanley Merrett
- The late Aviva Orgad
- The late Ann Pusta
- The late Donald J Watson
- Estate of Susan M Williams
- Anonymous (2)
How to leave a gift in your Will
If you are considering leaving a gift to the TSO in your Will, we would love to hear what you are most passionate about, to ensure that your gift has the greatest impact.
Every contribution is deeply appreciated, no matter the size, and conversations surrounding your bequest shall remain in confidence.
Please use the form below and we will get in touch with you.
Additional information
There are several ways you can leave a bequest to the TSO including:
Residuary Bequest: This allows you to leave the remainder of your estate to the TSO once all your loved ones have been taken care of.
Specific Bequest: You may wish to leave a specific amount of money, or an asset such as property or shares, to the TSO in your Will.
Percentage Bequest: You can choose to leave a percentage of your entire estate to the TSO, or a percentage of the residue of the estate once loved ones have been remembered.
Who to notify
We recommend that you notify your loved ones of your intention to leave a bequest to the TSO, in addition to seeking advice from a legal professional.
Suggested wording for your Will
I, [insert name], give [indicate expressed percentage of estate, dollar amount and/or the item or property to be given] to TASMANIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION TRUST (ABN 29 136 095 566).
In relation to the gifts made to the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Foundation Trust I declare that:
a) the receipt of the authorised officer (Secretary, Treasurer or other proper officer or representative) for the time being, of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Foundation Trust is sufficient discharge to My Executor; and
b) if the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Foundation Trust cannot receive this gift, then that gift is to be made to an organisation that My Executor consider most nearly fulfils the objects I intend to benefit, in their absolute discretion.
Statutory information
The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Foundation Limited, (ACN 131 401 440), a company limited by Guarantee, is Trustee of the TSO Foundation Trust. The registered office is at 1 Davey Street Hobart 7000.
The TSO Foundation Trust, ABN 29 136 095 566, is a Public Ancillary Fund for taxation purposes.
FAQs
As a not-for-profit organisation we rely on the generosity of our donors to ensure that we continue to contribute to the cultural landscape of Tasmania, Australia, and internationally. Bequests and endowments play a vital role in our financial plan, allowing us to nurture the next generation of musicians and music-lovers, and continue to bring our audiences innovative programming and world-class performances.
We recommend consulting with a legal professional to discuss the tax implications of leaving a bequest to the TSO.
Notifying us that you have left a bequest to the TSO allows us to show our gratitude and appreciation during your lifetime. You may choose for your bequest to remain anonymous and conversations surrounding your bequest shall remain in confidence.
If you are passionate about a specific project or part of the TSO’s work, we would love to discuss how we can best apply your gift, to ensure that your kindness has the greatest impact in your area of interest. If the project changes or no longer exists in the future, the TSO will ensure your gift goes towards similar work.
Your gift will be managed through the TSO Foundation, meaning your legacy will have an even greater impact for years to come.
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