“Including the Brandenburg in my Will was an easy decision – their extraordinary concerts have brought me so much pleasure and joy for many years. I want to help, in my small way, to ensure they continue in strength long into the future.”
ABO Bequestor
By leaving the Brandenburg a bequest in your Will you can ensure that future generations will benefit from your own musical legacy. Every contribution – large or small – will bring pleasure to music-lovers, enable us to realise extraordinary projects and help shape the Orchestra’s future.
We understand that your loved ones will always come first, but a gift of any size to the Orchestra can make a significant and lasting difference. Your support will allow us to present future audiences with unique, high quality baroque music, bring nationally and internationally renowned musicians to the Brandenburg stage, reach out to communities and inspire the next generation of young Australian musicians.
Making a bequest is a simple process, and by including the Brandenburg, a not-for-profit arts organisation, in your Will, you can help to secure the future of our work. If you are in the process of writing or rewriting your Will, you can view suggested wording here. If you already have a Will, you can simply amend it to include a gift to the Brandenburg.
The Brandenburg’s Bequest Program is guided by a code of conduct which was developed to reflect our commitment to high standards of behaviour in our dealings with our supporters. Our full Bequest Program can be downloaded here
We are always happy to provide more information about our Bequest Program over the phone or by email, so please do contact us for a confidential discussion if you are considering contributing towards the future sustainability of the Orchestra in this enduring way.
T: 02 9363 2899 and ask for Rebecca Warren, our Philanthropy Manager or E: development@brandenburg.com.au
“The Brandenburg has given me such pleasure and enriched my life, so I was happy to include them in my Will. I’d like to encourage other Brandenburg devotees to do so where possible – it’s straightforward to make happen and does not affect your standard of living.”
ABO Bequestor
Our Bequest Program, including suggested wording can be downloaded here
Notify us of your bequest
We would be grateful if you notified our Philanthropy Manger if you decide to include the Brandenburg in your Will. It will give us the opportunity to record your support and thank you personally and assist us in planning for the Orchestra’s future.
For more information the Philanthropy Manager can be contacted on:
Phone 02 9363 2899
Email development@brandenburg.com.au
Mail GPO Box 4416, Sydney NSW 2001
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Ways to include a bequest to the Brandenburg in your Will
A bequest to the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra in your Will can take several forms:
- A specific bequest
You can bequest to the Brandenburg a specified dollar amount large or small, or a specified asset such as shares or real estate.
- A percentage bequest
You can bequest to the Brandenburg a nominated percentage of your estate up to 100%.
- A residual bequest
You can bequest to the Brandenburg the balance of the value of your estate after those specifically named in your Will have been provided for and all debts and expenses of the estate have been paid.
- An alternative or contingent bequest
You can make a bequest to the Brandenburg where the Brandenburg will only become a beneficiary in the unlikely event that the other recipients named in your Will do not survive you.
It is important that all bequests to the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra are made using our full legal name, Brandenburg Ensemble Limited ABN 41 003 908 183.
Alternatively, you may wish to make a bequest to the Brandenburg Foundation. The Brandenburg Foundation was established to provide support and stability for the long term artistic future of the Brandenburg Orchestra.
If you would like to make a bequest to the Brandenburg Foundation, please use the foundation’s full legal name, Brandenburg Foundation. The Brandenburg Foundation is operated by Brandenburg Foundation Limited ABN 79 122 406 099, which is a separate entity and has its own Board of Directors.
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Suggested bequest wording
For a specific, percentage or residual bequest to the Australian Brandenburg Foundation
I _________________________, give to the Brandenburg Ensemble Limited (ABN 41 003 908 183) 142 New South Head Road Edgecliff, in the state of New South Wales
- [the rest and residue of my estate]
- [the sum of ______dollars]
- [___% of my estate]
- [specific property and details of property]
free from all duties to be used for the general purposes of Brandenburg Ensemble Limited and I DECLARE that the receipt of the Director, Company Secretary or other authorised officer of Brandenburg Ensemble Limited for the time shall be an absolute discharge to my executor for my bequest.
If an alternative or contingent bequest
If any of my nominated beneficiaries predecease me, the bequest shall not fail but I give the share of my deceased beneficiary to Brandenburg Ensemble Limited (ABN 41 003 908 183).
For a bequest to the Brandenburg Foundation
(The Brandenburg Foundation was established to provide support and stability for the long term artistic future of the Brandenburg Orchestra)
I _________________________, give to the Brandenburg Foundation, of the Brandenburg Foundation Limited ABN 79 122 406 099 142 New South Head Road Edgecliff, in the state of New South Wales
- [the rest and residue of my estate]
- [the sum of ______dollars]
- [___% of my estate]
- [specific property and details of property]
free from all duties to be used for the general purposes of the Brandenburg Foundation and I DECLARE that the receipt of the Director, Company Secretary or other authorised officer of the Brandenburg Foundation Limited for the time shall be an absolute discharge to my executor for my bequest.
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Our code of conduct
The Brandenburg’s Bequest Program is guided by a code of conduct. This code of conduct was developed to reflect the Brandenburg’s commitment to high standards of behaviour in the Brandenburg’s dealings with Donors.
- the Brandenburg is committed to the highest standards of behaviour and professionalism.
- the Brandenburg will conduct itself and in all dealings with Donors and potential Donors based on the values of respect, honesty, integrity and transparency.
- the Brandenburg respects Donor’s freedom of choice. Every effort will be made to honour a Donor’s requests to the Brandenburg in relation to the Brandenburg’s bequest program.
- the Brandenburg will recommend to all Donors that they seek independent qualified advice from a lawyer, accountant or tax advisor before gifting to the Brandenburg any property or making a bequest in his or her Will. In particular, the Brandenburg will encourage Donors to seek independent advice if the Brandenburg has any reason to believe that the proposed gift might significantly affect the Donor’s financial position or relationship with other family members.
- the Brandenburg respects the privacy of its Donors and will keep confidential all personal information collected from a Donor.
- the Brandenburg shall respond promptly to a complaint by a Donor or a potential Donor about any matter addressed in this Code of Conduct in a timely, respectful and open manner.
- All gifts and bequests to the Brandenburg will be used to support the Brandenburg’s stated mission and purposes. To the extent any gift or bequest has been made for a specific purpose only, the gift or bequest shall be used for that purpose only unless the Brandenburg has received written authorisation from the Donor or the Donor’s legal representative.
- Gifts of assets such as shares or real estate will be accepted by the Brandenburg. The Brandenburg will realise those assets after transfer to the Brandenburg and the proceeds will be used to further the Brandenburg’s stated mission and purposes.
- All decisions in relation to the investment of bequest funds are under the control and
- management of the Brandenburg’s Board of Directors, except where an independent trustee has been nominated.