Leave a legacy that shapes the future

Leaving a gift to charity in your will allows you to support the causes you care about long into the future. Whether it is a specific amount, an asset, a portion of your estate, your gift helps children access safe learning spaces, education and opportunities for years to come. Legacy giving is a meaningful way to extend your values, create lasting change and make a difference in children’s lives long after you are gone. Every legacy gift helps us continue nurturing children, families and communities across South Africa. To learn more, please contact us.

Types of gifts

LEAVE % OF YOUR ESTATE

This option allows you to leave a percentage of your estate after all other bequests and expenses have been covered.

MAKE A CASH CONTRIBUTION

A direct gift of a specified amount of money to support our work.

DONATE A VALUABLE ITEM

This would be valuable assets such as antiques, artwork, property, or shares, which we can sell to fund our initiatives.

From our legacy donors

Sheila Blethyn
Sheila Blethyn’s family wrote “…. she found out about Breadline on one of her trips to South Africa in the 80s or 90s and the work Breadline Africa does struck a chord with her. She maintained an enduring love of the country through the rest of her life. She worked as a teacher for much of her life and was always captivated by the activities of small children. “

Tony Tucker
“Asked why I included a bequest to Breadline Africa in my Will, my immediate answer is that of the various charities we support, some for even longer, Breadline Africa stands out as the one that has grown from small beginnings to achieve and continues to achieve massive benefits for the children. I wish and pray that this fantastic work will continue long into the future.”

Eddie Whiston
“In 1999, on a holiday in Cape Town, I was privileged to visit Breadline Africa and on a visit to one of the townships, I was able to fully take in the difference that my contributions were making to the welfare of children in Africa. After I had made this first overseas visit to Breadline Africa, whom I had been supporting for some time, I was so impressed that the decision as to which charity to leave a gift in my Will was easy to make.”

Reverend Jennifer Mole:
“I remember being brought up as a child with enough to make life OK, but nothing extra. Breadline Africa’s container conversion programme caught my imagination well over 20 years ago. In October 1999, when I was on holiday in South Africa, Edna Titus kindly met me in Cape Town and took me to several informal settlements to show me the varied uses to which the containers were being put.

Frequently asked questions

When is a good time to make a Will?

The simple answer is now. Surprisingly, many people die without making a Will, which means family or friends left behind may face some tricky problems. By making a Will now, you can have the peace of mind that you have protected your estate and provided for your loved ones.

What else can I do?

Many people prefer to see donations made to Breadline Africa in lieu of floral tributes. If this is stated in your Will, the executors can make sure that your wishes are known.

Should I tell Breadline Africa that I have left a legacy gift?

This is up to you. Charities like to know in advance so they can both acknowledge your generosity and make sure they can accommodate your wishes

What if I don't have a lot of money?

While some gifts may be large, many are small. Regardless of size, all gifts are important to help continue our vital work.