Leave a Legacy: Include Arrow Leadership Australia in your Will

Including Arrow Leadership Australia in your Will is a powerful way to invest in the next generation of Christian leaders. It ensures your influence continues well beyond your lifetime, shaping leaders who are led more by Jesus, lead more like Jesus, and lead more to Jesus. 

A gift in your Will is one of the most significant ways you can partner with us in equipping leaders who will make a lasting Kingdom impact in Australia and beyond. Your legacy can help raise up leaders who are spiritually mature, emotionally resilient, and practically equipped to lead with courage and integrity in a rapidly changing world. 

Whether large or small, your bequest will be invested in developing Jesus-centred leaders for the Church, for the marketplace, and for mission, leaders who will influence generations to come. 

If you would like to talk about making a bequest, please feel free to contact: 

Kylie Butler (CEO) on 0438 734 841 or email: kylie@arrowleadership.org.au

Why leave a gift in your Will to the mission of Arrow Leadership Australia?

A bequest in your Will is a lasting way to invest in the future of the Church in Australia. It helps Arrow Leadership Australia continue raising up Jesus-shaped leaders who will faithfully serve in churches, organisations, schools, and communities for years to come. 

Every day, Arrow equips leaders to be led more by Jesus, lead more like Jesus, and lead more to Jesus. Through our programs, leaders grow in spiritual maturity, emotional resilience, and practical skills, enabling them to bring renewal and transformation to the people and places they serve. 

You can be confident your bequest will make a lasting difference because:

  • Arrow has been equipping leaders across Australia for more than 30 years, with over 1,000 alumni serving in ministry, mission, and community leadership.
  • Our programs are recognised for their depth, integrity, and transformative impact.
  • We partner widely across denominations to strengthen the Church and its mission.

Leaving a gift in your Will ensures that future generations will have faithful, courageous leaders who will serve God’s Kingdom and make a lasting impact.

If you would like to discuss your legacy goals, please reach out to Kylie Butler (CEO) on 0438 734 841 or email kylie@arrowleadership.org.au

All conversations are treated as highly confidential.

How to leave a bequest in your Will for Arrow Leadership Australia

“I, ………………………… give to Arrow Leadership Australia Ltd (ABN 39 003 199 488) for its general purposes, free of all duties, the following: (whichever is applicable) 

The sum of $…………….     

…………..% of my estate 

The residue, or ………………% of the residue of my estate 

Life insurance policy number …………………………………     

Property situated at ……………………………………………     

Other (details) ………………………………..………………………………….

and I direct that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer, or other proper officer of Arrow Leadership Australia shall be sufficient discharge to my executor for the bequest.” 

The precise wording that you use in your Will should be finalised with the help of a solicitor to ensure that your exact wishes are conveyed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gifts in Wills, Legacy Gifts, and Bequests – What are they?

A gift in a Will, also known as a bequest or a legacy gift, is a specified gift left through a Will for a named beneficiary. The terms are interchangeable and simply refer to ‘the action of bequeathing something’ (Oxford Dictionary). 

Should I obtain professional assistance when making my Will?

As most would be aware, a Will is a legal document, which must fulfil certain criteria to be deemed ‘valid’ for eventual probate purposes. While ‘Will Kit’ options are available, it seems wise to seek professional advice from a solicitor, Public Trustee, or other appropriate professional when updating your Will. 

Should I discuss my Will intentions with some of my family?

It can be helpful to ensure family members are aware of your desire to include a bequest for a charity, which may prevent costly Will challenges in the future. 

What gift options are available when making out a Will?

There are four common types of gifts that may be left through a Will: 

  1. Residual: This is what is left over from your estate after first leaving gifts to your loved ones.
  2. A Percentage or Fractional: Dividing your estate by percentage or fractions gives longevity to your Will because such gifts aren’t negatively influenced by inflation or changes in the value of your estate.
  3. Pecuniary or Specific: This is a specified gift which can be money, property or stocks and shares.
  4. Whole Estate: This comprises your entire estate and is usually left by those without family or other preferred beneficiaries.
What role does a charity/organisation have in the Will making process?

Very little! Arrow Leadership Australia’s role is to indicate types of gifts that could be left for our mission, along with suggested Will wording to ensure any gift included for our mission is successful. 

Beyond this, Arrow Leadership Australia suggests careful and prayerful consideration when thinking about leaving a bequest for our mission. We believe family should come before charity gifts, and only encourage you to consider including Arrow Leadership Australia in your Will after your family has been looked after.

For ethical reasons, Arrow Leadership Australia is unable to recommend any specific professional Will services or businesses. Our general bequest information is not offered as legal advice. We encourage everyone to seek independent professional advice when updating their Will.

Is there a template I can use to get started?

Should you wish to include a gift in your Will and are not ready to update your whole Will, we have provided an easy to use codicil for your convenience.

Codicils may be placed with a current Will (but must not be stapled to it as this invalidates the Will) as an addition, which may later be included in the body of the Will when it is next updated.

To download a codicil template please click here. 

Let us thank you!

If you decide to include Arrow Leadership Australia in your Will, we would love the opportunity to thank you personally and keep you informed about our work. This is entirely your choice, we will respect your privacy at all times. 

If you would like to let us know, please contact: Kylie Butler (CEO) on 0438 734 841 or email kylie@arrowleadership.org.au

Your gift will help ensure the legacy of leadership continues, leaders shaped and equipped to follow Jesus faithfully and influence the world for his Kingdom.