A gift in your will can change a child’s future

By leaving a gift in your Will to Restart Africa, you can change a child’s future forever - giving vulnerable children a safe home, access to education, and the chance to build a life filled with hope and opportunity. Your legacy costs nothing today, may offer valuable tax benefits, and ensures that the compassion you show in your lifetime continues to transform young lives for generations to come.

 

Legacy Giving with Lasting Impact: Leave a Gift in Your Will to Restart Africa

Children arrive at Restart Africa carrying stories no child should ever have to tell - stories of loss, abandonment, fear, and survival. But when they walk through our gates, they step into a new chapter. One filled with warmth, safety, dignity, and the belief that they deserve a future.

We receive no government funding, these transformations happen because people like you choose compassion.

And one of the most powerful acts of compassion is leaving a gift in your Will - a legacy that continues to protect and uplift vulnerable children long after we’re gone.

 

Why Your Legacy Matters

Leaving a legacy gift is an extraordinary act of kindness, one that ensures your values live on and continue to make a difference long into the future. A gift in your Will costs nothing today, yet it may transform the life of a child tomorrow.

Your gift can provide:

  • A loving home and round-the-clock care

  • Schooling, books, uniforms, and the opportunity to go to university

  • Nutritious meals and medical support

  • Emotional healing and the chance to dream

  • A future filled with possibility

Big or small, every gift helps break cycles of poverty, neglect, and trauma, creating opportunities for generations to come.

 

How to Leave a Gift in Your Will

Leaving a legacy gift is easier than many people realise. Here’s how:

1. Decide what type of gift you’d like to leave

Choose the option that suits your wishes, these are the main ways to include a gift:

  • A share of your estate (residuary gift)
    A percentage of what remains after other gifts and expenses. This type of gift is especially valuable, as it maintains its value over time.

  • A fixed sum (pecuniary gift)
    A specific amount of money. Even a small gift can create enormous change.

  • A specific item
    Such as property, shares, artwork, or valuables.

Your solicitor or Will-writing service can help you choose the option that best fits your wishes.

 2. Speak to a solicitor or Will writer

Whether you’re creating a new Will or updating an existing one, adding Restart Africa is straightforward. Your adviser simply needs our details:

The Sanata Charitable Trust, registered with the UK Charity Commission, charity number 1132766

Registered address:

58 Trinity Street

Belle Vue

Shrewsbury

SY3 7PQ

3. Let your loved ones know

Talking to your family about your intentions helps avoid misunderstandings later and ensures your wishes are honoured.

4. Tell us if you feel comfortable

If you decide to leave a gift in your Will, please consider letting us know as we would love to thank you and keep you connected with the impact of your future gift. Of course, you can remain anonymous if you prefer. Your generosity speaks for itself.

 

The Tax Benefits of Leaving a Legacy Gift

Many supporters are surprised to learn that leaving a gift to charity in your Will can be tax-efficient and, in some cases, reduce the inheritance tax owed on your estate.

While rules vary by country, the following benefits commonly apply:

Tax Relief on Charitable Gifts

In many jurisdictions (including the UK, EU countries, and parts of the US), gifts left to a registered charity are exempt from inheritance or estate tax.
This means that money given to Restart Africa may not be taxed at all, allowing more of your estate to support the cause you care about.

Potential Reduction of Overall Estate Tax

In some regions—such as the UK—if you leave above a certain percentage of your estate to charity (currently 10% or more), the inheritance tax rate on the rest of your estate may be reduced.
This can mean that:

  • Your loved ones receive more

  • Your charitable impact increases

  • Your estate pays less in tax

It is a win-win for your family and for the children you are helping to support.

Your solicitor or financial adviser can provide guidance based on your country’s laws and ensure you receive all the benefits available to you.

Your Legacy. Their Future.

A gift in your Will to Restart Africa ensures that long after today, vulnerable children will continue to receive the love, support, and opportunities they need to enable them to change their future. It is one of the most impactful ways to make the world a better place.

Together, we can build brighter futures - one child at a time.