YOU CAN HELP SAVE LIVES BY LEAVING
SHAK A LEGACY
For
SHAK to survive and continue our good work, we require funds to cover our daily
running costs and to safeguard SHAK’s future.
Fundraising is often a tough task so Legacies form one of the largest proportions
of charitable income; without these funds it is a constant struggle for
charities like us to carry on.
Leaving
a legacy to our charity helps towards not only the day to day running costs,
food, clean bedding, veterinary care, but also their safety and development. You don’t have to leave a large amount to
make a difference. It really does add
up. There are also tax advantages as
giving to charity can reduce any liabilities for Inheritance Tax. As every charity has its own dedicated charity
number it must be used on all legal documents to ensure that your gift is going
to end up at the right place. Always
consult your legal adviser for specialist advice before making your Will or
legacy.
Abandoned,
homeless and mistreated animals totally rely on the love and care of
sanctuaries like us to look after them in their time of need. The extraordinary work of our charity can
only be done with adequate funding which, sadly, is often lacking. Leaving a Will is a wonderful way of helping
to carry on with this caring and much needed work.
Why it’s important to make a Will and
to keep it updated
With an up to date Will you have peace of mind
that the people and causes which matter to you have been looked after the way
you choose. It is the only way to make
sure your wishes are followed the way you intend.
A Will makes it easier for your family and
friends to take care of your estate and be sure they are acting on your
wishes. Without a Will the process can
be difficult, stressful and time consuming.
Write a Will to keep control.
There are
difference types of Legacies:
Residuary
After you have provided for your loved ones,
you can leave a share of what remains to the charity. This is known as a ‘residuary gift’.
Pecuniary
This is when you leave an exact sum of money
to the charity. It’s known as a
‘pecuniary gift’.
Specific
You might choose to leave an item to the
charity, such as a car or a piece of jewellery, which can then be sold to raise
funds.
What if
you have already made a Will?
If you have already made a Will it’s simple to
make changes to it. You can either add a
supplement to your existing Will called a codicil, or if the changes are quite
substantial it may be better to make a new Will. Either way, we would always recommend that
you consult a solicitor or legal advisor.
SHAK (Safe
Homes and Kindness) receives no government funding and depends entirely on the
generosity of the public.
Celebrating our 10th anniversary on
June 19th 2016 SHAK has come a long way since its founder Stephen
Wylie uttered those fateful words ‘never again…’ after the shock death of his
dog and best friend Shak.
The hundreds of dogs whose lives have been
changed because of that loss is a testament to a dog that had a lasting imprint
on everyone he met…
Today the registered charity has approximately
seventy-five dogs in its care, offering sanctuary to the ones that really need
it or a place to simply become a dog again for others.
Working only with destruction cases from vets,
strays and dogs from our trusted charity partners, SHAK does not take in dogs
from members of the public. Likewise we
are not a rehoming centre, although we do offer the opportunity for people to
apply for our Forever Foster scheme.
We concentrate all of our time, energy and
resources directly into the wellbeing of our dogs, enriching lives that others
had written off….
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| Axel when he was found..... |
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| Axel today..... |
Thank you
for caring Stephen Wylie Founder of SHAK
Registered
Charity No: 1125159
SHAK HQ
Greenwell
Road
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66
1HB