Leave a legacy

Leaving a gift in your will 

The story of Benslow Music has always been one of generosity. From the very beginning, it has been shaped by gifts and legacies - including the house itself - which has welcomed thousands of people to share in the joy of music-making. 

By leaving a gift in your will, you can become part of this remarkable tradition, helping to ensure that future generations of musicians have the opportunity to learn, play and find inspiration at Benslow Music for years to come. 

Choosing to leave a gift in your will is a meaningful way to support the continued sharing of music and its joys across generations. If you feel able to let us know your intentions by completing a pledge form, it helps us plan for the future with greater confidence. 

Please be assured that a pledge is not legally binding, and you may change your mind at any time - simply let us know if you do. All pledge forms are treated with the utmost respect and complete confidentiality. 

If you would like to discuss your legacy giving please contact our Development Manager.

Why leave a gift to Benslow Music? 

We fully appreciate that leaving a gift in your will is a deeply personal decision, and that your first priority will be to ensure your loved ones are provided for. 

For many, however, Benslow Music has been a place of inspiration and connection, a place where music-making has enriched lives and created lasting memories. By leaving a legacy, you can help ensure that these opportunities continue to be available for future generations. 

In recent years, legacy gifts have played a vital role in sustaining and developing our work. They have: 

• Enabled us to broaden and diversify our course programme
• Supported our bursary scheme, ensuring that those on lower incomes can continue to participate
• Strengthened and expanded our extensive music library. 

Every legacy, regardless of size, makes an important difference. By remembering Benslow Music in your will, you help secure our future and enable us to continue providing lifelong learning, musical joy and community for years to come. 

Why leave a gift to Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme?  

Legacies and bequests are a vital source of support for the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme. They play a significant role in sustaining our work, helping young musicians, and ensuring the future of music in this country. 

Your gift could make a lasting difference by supporting: 

• The purchase of high-quality instruments and bows for students to borrow
• The ongoing maintenance, repair, and insurance of instruments in the Scheme
• The purchase of new cases and essential equipment
• Bursary funds and awards, which help families on low incomes by reducing the financial burden of instrument loans. 

 Every legacy, whatever its size, helps us provide opportunities for talented young musicians and ensures that they have the tools they need to flourish. 

Honouring a loved one through music 

The loss of someone close is among the most difficult experiences we face. Many families choose to commemorate the life of a loved one by supporting a cause that held special significance for them. 

At Benslow Music, we are often privileged to hear how deeply our work enriched the lives of those who took part in our activities. Making a donation or organising a memorial collection in their memory is a way to celebrate their life while extending that gift of music to others. 

Whether through a single contribution or a collection, every gift helps sustain our work and ensures that people can continue to come together to share in the joy of music-making. 

If you wish to arrange a collection in memory of someone special, please contact us and we will provide the necessary details. 

June Oldroyd

Development Manager
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