Legacy gifts to RSPCA NSW honour the bond between people and animals, we work with executors and solicitors to ensure every bequest is managed with care and integrity.
If you are an Executor or solicitor administering an Estate where RSPCA NSW is named as a beneficiary, we can assist with guidance and next steps. Access key information including organisation details, tax status, required documents and contact information for the team.
If you are preparing a Will for a client who wishes to leave a charitable gift to RSPCA NSW, we provide suggested wording and guidance on the different types of gifts that can be included.
Our Gifts in Wills Team is available to support solicitors and clients with enquiries.
For clients who want to plan ahead for the care of our pets, our program Home Ever After provides peace of mind that animals will be looked after when time comes.
This program ensures pets are cared for in accordance with the owner’s wishes.
We suggest the following wording be used in the drafting of your clients Will. Please ensure the wording includes RSPCA NSW.Â
I give to The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New South Wales (‘RSPCA NSW’)(ABN 87 000 001 641)
free of all duties and testamentary expenses for its general purposes and I direct that the receipt of that organisation shall be sufficient discharge to my executors for this bequest.
I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or a Proper Officer of the Society authorised to act on his/her behalf shall be sufficient discharge to my executors/trustees.Â
There are several different ways your client can include RSPCA NSW in their Will. Executors should obtain independent legal, financial, or tax advice where appropriate.
Pecuniary Gift – A pecuniary gift is a specified dollar amount left to RSPCA NSW under a Will.
Percentage Gift – A percentage gift leaves a defined proportion of the estate to RSPCA NSW. This approach allows the value of the gift to rise or fall in line with the final estate value.
Residual Gift – A residual gift is a gift of all or part of the estate residue, after payment of debts, expenses, and any specific gifts.
Gift of Property or Assets – A Will may provide for the gift of specific assets, such as real property, shares, or other investments.
Gifts with Specific Directions – Some Wills include directions or conditions as to how a gift is to be applied. RSPCA NSW will consider the testator’s intentions in accordance with legal requirements and organisational policy. Early discussion is recommended where a gift is subject to restrictions.
If your client has any specific questions about how their gift can be used, please contact our Gifts in Wills team.
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Pets are cherished family members, and it’s important to safeguard their future. Having a plan in place provides great peace of mind and secures the future wellbeing of a pet should its owner pass away or enter palliative care. Family and friends are always the best option, but for some, that option is not available; that’s where RSPCA NSW can help. The Home Ever After program (HEA) is a trusted, tailor-made future care plan for beloved pets, should they ever need it.
There is no charge during your client’s lifetime, this program is free for those animal lovers who kindly leave a gift in their Will to RSPCA NSW to help continue this and other life-saving programs.
If your client has pets, please let them know about this program. More information can be found here; alternatively, our Home Ever After coordinators can be contacted on 02 9782 4419 or by email at hea@rspcansw.org.au
We respect your client’s privacy however if they are comfortable to let us know, we would be grateful for the opportunity to say thank you, as well as include them in special invitations and events, and keep them updated on our work.
Gifts are administered in accordance with applicable legal requirements, with due regard to the testator’s intentions and RSPCA NSW policies.
Yes, RSPCA NSW can accept gifts from overseas estates. Executors are encouraged to contact our Estates team early so that any jurisdictional or tax considerations can be reviewed prior to distribution.
Yes. Copies may be provided by email. Original documents will be requested if required.
RSPCA NSW does not publish bank details online. Official details are provided on RSPCA NSW letterhead upon request and should be verified by phone before payment.
Security Notice: RSPCA NSW will never provide banking details or payment instructions by unsolicited email. Executors should always verify banking details directly with the Estates team before making any payment.
If the Will includes provisions related to RSPCA NSW and/or the pet(s), these will be applied in accordance with the estate.
If no such provisions exist, please contact RSPCA NSW’s Customer Service team for guidance on available options and suitable next steps.
Phone: (02) 9770 7555 Email: mail@rspcansw.org.au
Where a Will provides for the care of companion animals through RSPCA NSW, We manage their care and rehoming in accordance with the terms of the Will and organisational policy.
Yes. RSPCA NSW may accept in-specie transfer of shares (i.e., transferring shares without selling them first) This is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Executors should seek independent financial or tax advice.
RSPCA NSW rehomes a range of different animals, from dogs, cats, and birds to horses, rabbits, and sheep! We believe that all creatures, great and small, can bring joy to our families and homes. Begin your adoption journey today and make an adorable lifelong friend!
By providing temporary homes for our animals, we can ensure they get the care they need until they are ready to be adopted. Join our network of foster carers for an incredibly rewarding experience; with your help, we can change the lives of some of the state’s most vulnerable animals.
We rely on our generous supporters to continue assisting the thousands of animals turning to RSPCA NSW for help. No matter how small your contribution, every gift makes a lifesaving difference for animals in need.
By raising funds and lending a hand to communities and their pets, our volunteers play a pivotal role in our work throughout NSW. If you have a genuine concern for animals and enjoy meeting like-minded people, consider becoming an RSPCA NSW volunteer today!
