Bequests to South West Community Foundation
Leave a Legacy That Strengthens Our Community
Your generosity can continue making a difference for generations to come
At the South West Community Foundation (SWCF), we believe strong communities are built by people who care.
For many years, people across South West Victoria have volunteered, supported one another and invested their time, energy and generosity into making our region a better place. A Gift in Will is a meaningful way to continue that tradition — ensuring your values and commitment to community live on into the future.
By including SWCF in your Will, you can help create opportunities, support local initiatives and strengthen the organisations and people who make our communities thrive.
A gift for the future of the community you love!
A Gift in Will is more than a financial contribution. It is a lasting expression of what matters to you.
Your legacy can help:
- support local organisations creating positive change;
- strengthen community connections and participation;
- provide opportunities for future generations;
- respond to emerging community needs;
- invest in the ideas and initiatives that make our region stronger.
Whether your passion is community wellbeing, education, arts and culture, the environment, local leadership or supporting those in need, your gift can help shape a stronger South West for years to come.
Why leave a Gift in Will to SWCF?
Because local communities understand local needs!
As a community foundation, SWCF works closely with people, organisations and community leaders across South West Victoria.
We understand the strengths, opportunities and challenges of our region, and we connect generosity with the ideas and initiatives that can create meaningful impact.
Your gift allows future generations to benefit from the same spirit of community that has shaped our region today.
Your legacy. Your values. Your community.
Everyone has their own reason for giving.
Some people choose to leave a Gift in Will because they want to:
- give back to a community that has given them so much;
- honour a person, place or cause close to their heart;
- continue a family tradition of generosity;
- create opportunities for future generations;
- leave a positive mark on the world around them.
Whatever your reason, SWCF can work with you to understand your wishes and help create a legacy that reflects what matters most to you.
Ways you can leave a Gift in Will
There are several ways you can include SWCF in your Will, including:
A residuary gift – Leaving all or part of the remainder of your estate after providing for family and loved ones.
A percentage gift – Leaving a nominated percentage of your estate.
A specific gift – Leaving a particular amount, asset or item.
An unrestricted gift – Allowing SWCF to direct your gift to where it can have the greatest community impact.
A purpose-based gift – Supporting a cause or area of interest or a place that is meaningful to you.
We recommend seeking independent legal advice when preparing or updating your Will to ensure your wishes are accurately reflected.
Join the SWCF Josie Black Circle
Those who choose to let SWCF know of their intention to leave a Gift in Will are warmly invited to join the SWCF Josie Black Circle.
The Josie Black Circle recognises the generosity and vision of people who are helping build a stronger future for our region.
Members will have opportunities to:
- stay connected with SWCF’s community impact;
- receive updates about the difference their generosity helps create;
- be acknowledged for their commitment, according to their wishes.
Start a conversation
Leaving a Gift in Will is a personal decision, and we understand it is something to consider carefully.
Our team would welcome the opportunity to have a confidential conversation about your wishes and how your legacy could support the communities you care about.
Together, we can ensure generosity today creates opportunities for tomorrow.
Contact Alison Byrne: eo@southwestcommunityfoundation.org to learn more about how your Gift in Will can make a lasting change to our community.