A meaningful and thoughtful way to pay tribute to someone who has passed away is to make an In Memory Gift to Meningitis Centre Australia. Donors can make a one-off gift, or a family can request that an In Memory Gift be made in lieu of giving flowers.
A letter will be sent to the family or next of kin expressing condolences and acknowledging the support of all individuals who have made a gift in the name of their loved one. The amount donated will be expressed as the total sum of all donations in their loved one’s name, not as individual amounts.
When a family requests an In Memory Gift in lieu of flowers, Meningitis Centre Australia can supply Memory Gift envelopes for your loved one’s memorial service and delivered to the funeral director.
Include a gift in your will
We’ve partnered with Gathered Here, Australia’s most-trusted end-of-life services site, to offer our supporters a free online will. You can write your will for free with Gathered Here and know that you’re making important preparations for your family while pledging a meaningful gift to a cause you care about.
Including a charitable gift in your will won’t impact your wealth during your lifetime, but it will have a meaningful impact on the world after you’ve gone. Leaving a gift in your will to Meningitis Centre Australia and leaving a legacy will mean that we can tackle and raise awareness of Meningitis, Meningococcal and Pneumococcal and other related diseases for generations to come.
If you have any questions regarding an In Memory Gift or a Gathered Here free will, we are here to help you. Simply contact info@meningitis.org.au
Gathered Here Supporter Q&A
Absolutely! If your online will is completed accurately, then printed and signed in line with the instructions provided, then your will is valid. The person writing the will must be of sound mind and under no duress, but all of the requirements are the same as a traditional will.
Of course! Most gifts in wills are given as a percentage of the person’s estate. For example, you can pledge 5% or 10% of your estate. Even a gift of 1% can make a huge difference to a cause that’s close to your heart, while still allowing you to financially provide for your family.
Gifts in will are one of the most important sources of revenue for charities and nonprofits in Australia. Currently, around a quarter of all charity revenue comes from gifts in wills.
It’s super simple. Just head here to write your free online will. It should take you no longer than 15 minutes.
Yes. Gathered Here does not take a cut from any gifts pledged in wills. We think that’s great!`
