Gift in your Will
By leaving a gift in your Will to Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, you play a key role in helping to protect and preserve our unique plants and iconic landscapes.
You'll become a part of our Perennial Gardeners community, a group of supporters who are passionate about the Gardens. You'll be invited to a host of exclusive talks and tours, celebrating our horticultural and scientific achievements across both Melbourne and Cranbourne Gardens, whilst receiving updates on our research and upcoming projects.
Your bequest can acknowledge the importance of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in your life, ensuring future generations to come may enjoy a more beautiful, greener planet.
You can also choose to leave a Gift in Will in honour or memory of a loved one.
If you have left a gift in your Will to the Gardens or intend to do so, please let us know, so we can welcome you to the Perennial Gardeners and acknowledge your vital support. Please reach out to Sophie on +61 3 9252 2330, or email, sophie.weedon@rbg.vic.gov.au.
Hello! My name is Sophie and I am the Bequest Coordinator here at the Gardens
I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to be part of an incredible community of nature lovers who interact with green spaces in different ways. My background in horticulture and the arts has instilled a great appreciation for meaningful interactions and experiences. The Gardens are such an inspiring and calming place for people to seek knowledge, solace and relax.
A Gift in Will to Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria means you help protect our green heritage, not just today, but for generations to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ultimately, the decision is yours and we are extremely grateful for whatever you decide. However, an untied bequest to the Foundation will allow the Gardens to adapt to the priorities of the time and give the greatest flexibility to make an impact where it is needed most.
You can choose to have your gift managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens Foundation Victoria, where we will grow your gift and direct it to where it is most needed in the future to help the Gardens prosper. Alternatively, you can choose a project you would specifically like to see your gift support. We encourage you to discuss your wishes with our Bequest Coordinator, Sophie, so we can best honour your legacy.
The most common gift types are a residual gift (percent of your estate) or a gift of a specific sum of money. Your solicitor can help you choose a gift that is right for you. In the instance of gifts of property (shares, collections, etc.) please contact our Bequest Coordinator, Sophie, and she will be happy to discuss this with you.
It is a personal choice if you would like to inform us of your gift, however if you do let us know, we can ensure you stay informed on the work you’re most interested in and stay involved in the long-term vision for the Gardens. We can also recognise your generosity as a member of our Perennial Gardeners community.
We encourage you to consider a family or friend who we can communicate with once your gift is realised. We will regularly communicate with this person on how we are honouring your legacy. We also encourage you to bring family and friends to events as a Perennial Gardener.