Leaving a gift in your will to the Anne Sullivan Foundation will make a lasting impact on the lives of people who are deafblind across Ireland.
At the Anne Sullivan Foundation, we believe people who are deafblind have the right to participate fully and equally in society and that by working together- as people who are deafblind, professionals, family members, supporters and volunteers- we can bring about lasting and meaningful change. Leaving us a gift in your will is one really valuable way people like you have chosen to help.
We are proud to be able to support adults and children who are deafblind across Ireland to pursue meaningful, active and fulfilling lives by providing specialist care, advocacy and outreach services in partnership with people who are deafblind, their families, support organisations and local communities.
Gifts from people like you have been essential in getting us this far. For example, they have allowed us to develop our outreach programme which provides specialist assessments, advice and ongoing support to over 170 people and their families.
Gifts of all sizes help us to sustain and grow our services; support more children, adults and families; and continue to work for a fairer, more equal and more humane society for everyone, now and into the future.
We value every gift received and ensure that it is carefully invested where it will have the most impact on the lives of children and adults who are deafblind in Ireland.
Its easy to leave the Anne Sullivan Foundation a gift in your will.
Simply tell your solicitor you want to include a gift to the Anne Sullivan Foundation in your Will and they will arrange it for you.
Four important pieces of information you need:
The Anne Sullivan Foundation, Silver Pines, Brewery Road, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin.
Charity Number: CHY9900
Registered Charity Number: 20024864
Amount of the gift you would like to give to us
Every gift no matter the size makes a difference.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about leaving a gift in your will or our work at the Foundation- you can contact Matt Tuohy, who looks after gifts in wills through our office at 01-2898339 or by emailing matt@annesullivan.ie
Free Online Will Writing Service
Writing or amending your Will need not be difficult or expensive. The Anne Sullivan Foundation offers a Free Will Service for our supporters and their partners. You can create a simple Will, free of charge, using an online Will writing service. We are a charity partner of FreeWill Ireland. The FreeWill offering will be suitable for many people, but for those with more complex Wills it is generally recommended to use the services of a solicitor.
There’s no obligation to do so, but we would be extremely grateful if you could support us with a gift in your Will. We value every gift received, no matter its size. Gifts from people like you have made it possible to raise awareness of and bring badly needed supports to people who are deafblind and their families across Ireland.
Why Make a Will?
Making a Will is the best way of ensuring that your wishes are met, and the people and causes you care about are looked after.
Write your Will online
To help you get started with writing a Will from the comfort of your own home, we’ve teamed up with Free Will Ireland and their online partner LastWill to provide you with a free online Will writing service.
- When you have decided you would like to use this service, please contact Matt Tuohy to receive your unique weblink for your free Will. Email: matt@annesullivan.ie or call our office on 01-2898339. You will also receive a simple Will Guidance document by return email.
- Review the guidance material before completing your online Will. Plan your will, taking account of your various assets, liabilities and wishes for the future.
- When you’re ready to start drafting your Will, click on the link sent to you to start your free online will.
- There are a number of sections and you can review and edit these as you progress.
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Once the system has generated your Will (it will be sent to your email), simply print it out and follow the instructions to sign it and have it witnessed.
- Store your Will in a safe place. It is recommended to make other relevant people aware of its location.
There is no charge for a standard Will, which is suitable for most people.
If you find your Will is more complicated and you want to take legal advice, you can ask FreeWill to refer you to their partner solicitor (but there is as a fee for this). The will can be reviewed either in person or via Zoom.
When you leave our website, you can check the separate privacy policies of FreeWill Ireland and Last Will on their websites.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What do I need to consider when using the Free Will Service?
<p>You can find information before starting your Will at the following link to the <a href="https://freewill.ie/">Free Will Ireland website</a><br />
Along with your voucher code, we will also send you a guidance document to help you prepare.</p>
Do I have to leave a gift in my Will to the Anne Sullivan Foundation to use this FreeWill service?
<p>No. Your Will is private and it’s entirely up to you whether you choose to leave us a gift or not.</p>
If I leave a gift the Anne Sullivan Foundation in my Will, do I need to let you know?
<p>Unless you tell us, we won’t know you have left a gift until the time comes for your Will to be read. It is always lovely to hear from supporters so we can thank you for your gift and stay in touch, but that is up to you. There is a tickbox option in the will to so that we can take note of all bequests made - but people are identified from so doing.</p>
What if I change my mind?
Including a gift to Anne Sullivan Foundation in your Will does not make it a binding commitment while you are still alive. You can change your mind and amend your Will again at any time.
I have a trusted solicitor. Can I use them to leave a gift to The Anne Sullivan Foundation?
<p>Yes, you can use your own solicitor to draw up your Will, although it’s unlikely to be free to do so. Simply tell them you want to include a gift (residuary or cash) to the Anne Sullivan Foundation in your Will and they will arrange it for you. Once completed, we would be grateful if you could let us know so that we can thank you but you are under no obligation to do so. If you have already written a Will and would like to leave a gift, you can create a codicil with your solicitor, which simply allows you to update part of your Will.</p>