Give future generations the gift of inspiration
A legacy gift is a meaningful way to share your love of arts and culture with future generations. By remembering OnFife in your will, you help keep theatres vibrant, museums and archives protected, libraries welcoming, and creativity thriving across the region for years to come.
A legacy that creates tomorrow
Leaving a gift to OnFife in your will is a simple and powerful way to make that impact.
As a registered charity (SC043442), every gift we receive helps keep culture accessible, care for our shared heritage, and create opportunities for people of all ages to take part.
Gifts left to OnFife are usually exempt from inheritance tax, meaning your support can go further — helping us continue this work while potentially reducing the tax payable on your estate.
Why leave a gift?
Every gift, no matter the size, has a lasting impact. Even a small percentage of your estate can make a meaningful difference.
By remembering OnFife in your will, you are helping to:
How it works
When you leave a gift to a charity, its value is normally deducted from your estate before inheritance tax is calculated. In some cases, leaving 10% or more of your estate to charity may also reduce the rate of inheritance tax applied to the rest of your estate.
For example, if you choose to leave a gift to OnFife in your will, the value of that gift is typically deducted from your estate before inheritance tax is calculated. This means the overall amount of tax paid may be reduced, while more of your legacy goes toward supporting the causes you care about.
Types of legacy gifts
Pecuniary legacy
Leave a fixed sum of money
Residuary legacy
Gift whatever remains after all other bequests and debts are settled
Specific gifts
Donate items like artworks, jewellery or property
How to include us in your will
- Approach your solicitor or a qualified will-writing professional
- We recommend using an accredited advisor or solicitor in Scotland
- OnFife subscribes to Love the Arts, Leave to the Arts (Arts & Business Scotland)
- Our partner solicitor is Brady Legal
A simple step with meaningful impact
Spotlight: A gift in your will
Supporters tell us they choose to leave a gift in their will because culture has shaped their lives — from first theatre trips to discovering a favourite museum or finding a quiet corner in a library.
Seeking legal advice
Writing or updating a will is an important step. We recommend speaking with a solicitor or accredited will‑writing professional to ensure your wishes are clearly recorded and carried out. However, this is a general guide only. Inheritance tax rules can change, and individual circumstances vary. Our team is always happy to talk about how your gift could make a difference.