We believe that with our commitment to securing a better world for future generations, WWF is a natural choice when selecting a charity for remembrance.
Leaving a gift to WWF-New Zealand is one of the most lasting gifts anyone can make. The funds we receive from bequests enables us to continue our important conservation work today and in the future.Our planet has an amazing array of wildlife and wild places, but the threats are continuous. WWF is working internationally and here in New Zealand to save the endangered species and ecosystems of the world. The results are very encouraging - but if we are to succeed in the long term, we need far-reaching plans that look ahead not just months, but years.
If you are planning to leave a gift to WWF in your will, please consider leaving your bequest for general purposes. This will enable WWF to use the bequest to meet the conservation needs of the time.
There are many ways you can remember WWF in your will:
- A gift of cash
- A percentage of the overall value of your estate
- A gift of assets (real estate, artwork etc)
Here is some standard wording which you may find helpful:
Wording for general purposes
I give the sum of $_______ (or ___% or my estate or ___% residue of my estate) free of probate and estate duties to World Wide Fund For Nature New Zealand for general purposes. I declare that a receipt on behalf of World Wide Fund For Nature New Zealand will be a full and sufficient discharge to my Trustees and my Trustees shall not be bound to see to the further application of this gift.Wording for specific purposes
I give the sum of $_______ (or ___% or my estate or ___% residue of my estate) free of probate and estate duties to World Wide Fund For Nature New Zealand to be used for____________. Should World Wide Fund For Nature New Zealand by unable to use the gift for that purpose I direct World Wide Fund For Nature New Zealand to use the gift for general purposes. I declare that a receipt on behalf of World Wide Fund For Nature New Zealand will be a full and sufficient discharge to my Trustees and my Trustees shall not be bound to see to the further application of this gift.About WWF – New Zealand
WWF-New Zealand was established in 1975 as a Charitable Trust. We are part of the global conservation network working to conserve biological diversity, ensure sustainable use of renewable resources and reduce pollution.In New Zealand, WWF focuses on four main conservation campaigns:
- Marine conservation, including campaigning for more marine protection for special places and threatened species, and for more sustainable fishing
- Climate change, including engagement with businesses, individuals and government
- Communities, including support for communities in both developing countries and New Zealand
- Environmental education, providing support to teachers, campaigning for a better curriculum and demonstrating best practice on the ground
For further information about leaving a bequest to WWF-New Zealand, please contact us on by phone (04) 499 2930, fax (04) 499 2954, email on info@wwf.org.nz or post PO Box 6237 Wellington.
"We do not inherit this earth from our fathers, we borrow it from our children." R W Emerson
