A gift in your will to RSPCA Tasmania is a meaningful way for your love for all animals to live on.
Have your love live on
Thank you to these very generous people who left a bequest to RSPCA Tasmania in the last 12 months
Alan James Jacobs | Lilian Turner | Maurice Nott | Catherine Calopristi | Henry Crocker Henry for Alison | Trevor Payton Hart | Hugh Gowran Vernon | Patricia Francis Turner | Ruby Kathleen Booth | Eric Charles Wyatt | Edgar Theodore Roach | Wendy Brigden | Susan Heather Salier | Annette Gregory | Phillip Fotheringham | Lilian Turner | Joan Elizabeth McWatt | Malcolm John Melrose | Marta Anna Maree Stekar |
Alan James Jacobs | Lilian Turner | Maurice Nott | Catherine Calopristi | Henry Crocker Henry for Alison | Trevor Payton Hart | Hugh Gowran Vernon | Patricia Francis Turner | Ruby Kathleen Booth | Eric Charles Wyatt | Edgar Theodore Roach | Wendy Brigden | Susan Heather Salier | Annette Gregory | Phillip Fotheringham | Lilian Turner | Joan Elizabeth McWatt | Malcolm John Melrose | Marta Anna Maree Stekar |
Why leave a gift in your will?
Dear Friends,
At RSPCA Tasmania, we understand how uncertain the future can be for many of Tasmania’s animals. Every day, we work tirelessly to rescue, protect, and care for those in need, providing essential medical attention, shelter, and the hope of a new, safe, loving forever home.
We are equally committed to supporting vulnerable members of our society through outreach services, while inspiring and educating the next generation to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare.
Our ultimate goal is that no animal is left behind in any situation that compromises their health and wellbeing.
Legacy giving plays a crucial role in making this vision a reality, funding a third of our programs and enabling us to plan for the future with confidence.
By including RSPCA Tasmania in your will, you are doing more than just making a financial contribution—you are leaving a lasting legacy that reflects your values and your deep love for animals.
We are deeply honoured each time someone decides to make this special gift, and we are grateful for the trust and support placed in us.
We understand that family and friends come first, and we appreciate every individual who feels able to extend their generosity to help us protect Tasmania’s animals.
Thank you for considering this meaningful way to make a difference, we encourage you to download our brochure or reach out to us directly.
Together, we can ensure that no animal is left behind, creating a brighter future for all.
Andrea Dawkins
CEO, RSPCA Tasmania
Dear Friends,
At RSPCA Tasmania, we understand how uncertain the future can be for many of Tasmania’s animals. Every day, we work tirelessly to rescue, protect, and care for those in need, providing essential medical attention, shelter, and the hope of a new, safe, loving forever home.
We are equally committed to supporting vulnerable members of our society through outreach services, while inspiring and educating the next generation to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare.
Our ultimate goal is that no animal is left behind in any situation that compromises their health and wellbeing.
Legacy giving plays a crucial role in making this vision a reality, funding a third of our programs and enabling us to plan for the future with confidence.
By including RSPCA Tasmania in your will, you are doing more than just making a financial contribution—you are leaving a lasting legacy that reflects your values and your deep love for animals.
We are deeply honoured each time someone decides to make this special gift, and we are grateful for the trust and support placed in us.
We understand that family and friends come first, and we appreciate every individual who feels able to extend their generosity to help us protect Tasmania’s animals.
Thank you for considering this meaningful way to make a difference, we encourage you to download our brochure or reach out to us directly.
Together, we can ensure that no animal is left behind, creating a brighter future for all.
Andrea Dawkins
CEO, RSPCA Tasmania
You can make a difference
The choice to make a bequest is a very personal decision and one that we would be honoured to support you through or discuss in detail.
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Animals are all sorts of amazing
They change our world without a word.
Read our minds.
And mend our hearts.
They protect us.
Entertain us.
And get us out of bed.
They’re an antidote for loneliness.
Make a house a home, leaving a paw print on our lives that last forever.
Animals give you a better life.
You can leave them a better world through a gift in your Will to RSPCA Tasmania.
How to leave animals a better world with a gift in your Will
We are often asked, what type of gift is best?
Any gift will make a difference to our work here at RSPCA Tasmania.
Hopefully we will not receive your gift for many years, but if you choose to leave us a residual gift, this is the most practical way to give and allows for inflation, so it won’t decrease in value over time.
Gift options are listed below.
RSPCA Tasmania recommends that you seek independent professional advice to make sure your will is legal, valid and represents your intentions.
Suggested wording for your solicitor
We suggest the following wording be used in the drafting of your Will:
I _______________, give and bequeath to the Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Tasmania Limited, of 108 Tarleton Road, Spreyton, Tas 7310 (ABN 71 723 781 546) for the use and general purposes of the RSPCA:
- the residue (or % of the residue) of my estate
- % of my estate
- a sum of $ free of all death and estate duties.
I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or a Proper Officer of the Society authorised to act on his/her behalf shall be sufficient discharge to my executors/trustees.
Write a Will today to create a better world for animals
RSPCA has partnered with Australia’s highest rated online will-writing platform, SafeWill. It takes 20 mins. and once completed you will know you will have joined a community of like-minded people wanting to help change the lives of animals in need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Will?
A Will is a legal document that simply describes what you want to happen after you die. This usually includes your funeral and how you want your estate to be distributed. Your Estate is your total assets such as property, money, investments and possessions that you have accumulated during your lifetime.
What happens if I die without a Will?
If you die without a Will, the law will decide how your estate is distributed which means your lifetime wishes will not be recognised in the way that you wanted.
I’m not wealthy. Is it worth me leaving a gift in my will?
You don’t need to be wealthy to leave a gift to RSPCA Tasmania in your Will. Leaving just a small percentage in your Will goes a long way. People often Find they can afforest to be more generous with a gift in their Will than they are able during their lifetime.
Can I choose which project I want my money to go towards
Yes, however projects and needs do change over time, so it is helpful if your gift is not too specific
What happens if I change my mind
You can change your mind at any time. We recommend that you consult a solicitor whenever you make changes to your will.
Do I have to tell you if I include the Royals Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in my will?
It is entirely up to you whether or not you share your intentions with us. We understand this is a sensitive matter and your circumstances and priorities may change in the future but it’s alway lovely to be able to thank our friends who leave a legacy.
Thank You
Your consideration to leave a gift in your Will is deeply appreciated. We love chatting with like-minded animal lovers, so please call us if you have any questions or if we can help in any way.
We love chatting with like-minded animal lovers, so please call us if you have any questions or if we can help in any way.
Please contact Kerri or Andrea:
Email: giftsinwills@rspcatas.org.au
Phone: (03) 6709 8100
The RSPCA Home Ever After Program
If you have treasured pets in your life, it’s only natural to worry about what might happen to them should something happen to you. Trusted family or friends who are willing and able to take on the responsibility of your animal are always the best option, but if that choice is not available to you, RSPCA can help.
Our Home Ever After program helps you put plans in place for your animal’s future and provides peace of mind that your pets will be found new loving forever homes by RSPCA in the event of your death. Through Home Ever After, your pets will be loved and protected by RSPCA as soon as they arrive in our care. We will then use our many years of experience in animal adoption to find them a wonderful, loving new home.
Home Ever After is a free service that we provide to people who are leaving a gift in their Will to RSPCA.
The day I brought him home, I promised him that I would love him, protect him, and care for him until one of us died. Enrolling him in the Home Ever After program is part of keeping that promise. – Sister Mary Flynn about her cat, Stannie
Please contact Kerri or Andrea:
Email: giftsinwills@rspcatas.org.au
Phone: (03) 6709 8100
