Legacy Giving
legacy giving
You can empower people with MS to live rich and active lives by leaving a gift in your will.
Leave a meaningful legacy
You can empower people with MS to live rich and active lives by leaving a gift in your will.
Every year, compassionate and generous people like you leave the gift of a legacy to MS Ireland in their will.
These extraordinary gifts secure the future of essential services needed by people living with MS at every stage of their lives, from the day of their diagnosis and through all the challenges that the condition brings.
Making a will and leaving a gift of any value can make a real and lasting difference to the MS community throughout Ireland.
You have the power to make a meaningful difference and ensure that your legacy lives on – serving the ones who need it most for years to come.
your legacy in action
Thanks to people like you we have been supporting the MS community since 1961, providing information, community help and advocacy services to thousands of people throughout Ireland.
With a legacy gift of €5,000
You can help provide a 12-week series of specialised physio programmes for 8 people living with MS
With a legacy gift of €10,000
You can keep our MS Information line operating for 4 months
With a legacy gift of €50,000
You can help fund a two-year MS research project. In 2016, MS Ireland was able to give €50,000 to NUI Galway researchers to fund a two-year project into mindfulness interventions for people with MS
MAKING A WILL - WHERE TO START
The idea of making a will may make us feel uncomfortable but it is a surprisingly simple and inexpensive process. Once it’s done, it can bring great peace of mind to you and your loved ones. It is also a unique chance to provide for those causes closest to our heart and leave a lasting contribution.
If you have already made a will, it’s easy to change this to include a legacy to MS Ireland. This change is called a Codicil and can be drawn up easily by your solicitor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
To leave a gift in your will, instruct your solicitor to include a percentage (residuary legacy) or fixed amount (pecuniary legacy) of your estate to:
‘MS Ireland, 80 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4 Registered Charity Number: 20007867’
If you would like to amend your Will you can either revoke your current Will and write a new one or you can add an amendment/s to your current Will. The amendment is known as a Codicil, and consists of a simple form you will need to fill out.
If you do not have a Will yet, we encourage you to reach out to your solicitor who will guide you through all the steps of the process.
Leaving a donation to MS Ireland is a lasting act of kindness. Your gift will continue to make a difference to people living with Multiple Sclerosis across Ireland, ensuring your legacy makes a difference for many years to come.
Legacies to charities are tax free, so leaving a gift to MS Ireland can help reduce the tax payable on your estate.
You can make a will at any time. Many people choose to create or update their will at important moments in their lives, such as when they move home, become parents, or retire.
It is important to make a will so that your wishes are respected, and your assets are distributed among the people and organisations that matter the most to you.
In choosing to leave a gift to MS Ireland, you are showing solidarity with the 10,000 people living with MS across Ireland. In return, we promise you that:
- Your legacy will help change lives. We promise to use your gift diligently and prudently so that it has the greatest impact on people living with MS and their families.
- Your privacy matters to us. We respect your privacy and will look after your gift to us with sensitivity, care and confidentiality.
- You can change your mind. We understand that circumstances can change and your decision to leave a gift to MS Ireland is yours alone.
- We are extremely grateful for whatever amount you can give. With your help and your legacy, we can plan into the future to ensure that we can continue our work and support the MS community for years to come.
Get in touch
To learn more about leaving a legacy or how your gift could make a lasting difference to the MS community in Ireland, please get in touch with Melanie at melaniec@ms-society.ie or on 01 678 1622.