Wills & bequests


Leave a lasting gift

If you or your loved one has been supported by one of our aged care homes, churches or other care services, you might consider leaving a bequest to us in your will.  

Types of bequests

General, specific, scholarship or church, we support all bequest wishes.

See common bequests

How to leave a bequest

Talk to your solicitor about creating a new will or updating an existing one to include a bequest to Churches of Christ.  

Learn more

Memorial gifts

Sometimes families ask mourners to provide a donation in lieu of flowers at a funeral.

Make a memorial gift

Types of bequests

There are different ways people choose to make bequests to us:

  • General: We use your bequest to fund a range of important programs and services.
  • Specific: You direct your donation to go toward a particular facility, program or service, including donating toward an aged care home.
  • Scholarship: You fund a scholarship to help disadvantaged students in a field of your choice.
  • Church: Your donation is to go to a specific church.

Speak with us if you'd like to find out more about the different bequests you can make.

How to leave a bequest

First, you'll need to speak with your solicitor about creating a new will or updating an existing one to include a bequest to Churches of Christ. Read our bequest booklet for more information.

Memorial gifts

If you're planning a funeral, you might wish to collect donations for us, in lieu of flowers from guests.

We can help by providing your funeral home with digital giving details for the funeral booklet, or with donation envelopes.

Please contact us on 1800 600 900 or email [email protected]

Interested in learning more?

Contact us

Please reach out if you're an organisation or foundation that shares our values, is aligned with our mission and has a practical charitable idea we could get involved in.

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