Frequently Asked Questions about bequests
Can I make a bequest to family and friends as well as a charity?
Is there a minimum value to include as a gift in my Will?
Will I be able to specify how my bequest is used?
What effect will making a bequest have on my life?
What is the Clive Deverall Society?
Is the Cancer Council Western Australia legally recognised as a Deductible Gift Recipient?
What is Cancer Council WA's legal name?
Do I have to be of a certain age to make a bequest?
Can I make a bequest to family and friends as well as a charity?
Definitely. Cancer Council WA encourages people to think about their family and friends first, and then consider leaving a bequest.
Is there a minimum value to include as a gift in my Will?
No bequest is considered too small. Every dollar given will help support Cancer Council WA's mission.
Will I be able to specify how my bequest will be used?
We have a dedicated team who can assist you in your decision to direct your gift to a specific area of Cancer Council WA activity; just call our Donor Relations and Estates Team on 08 9212 4391 or email us at donorrelations@cancerwa.asn.au. You can also view our Wording for your Will page for suggested Will clauses.
What effect will making a bequest have on my life?
Financially, the decision will have no effect on the way you live your life now. However, we appreciate you letting us know so that we can thank you during your lifetime and invite you to join a group of fellow bequestors as a member of the Clive Deverall Society.
What is the Clive Deverall Society?
The Clive Deverall Society is our recognition club. Launched in 2004, the Society was named in honour of Clive Deverall, CEO of Cancer Council WA for over 20 years. Now retired, Clive is coping with his own cancer illness, having been diagnosed 11 years ago with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. As a Cancer Council WA bequestor you will be invited to join a group of very special, like minded people at three lunches a year. Of course, you can choose your own level of involvement in the Clive Deverall Society.
How do I know that Cancer Council WA will manage and apply my bequest in the most effective way?
Cancer Council WA is committed to financial and operational transparency. Anyone is able to access and scrutinise the activities and finances of Cancer Council WA in our Annual Review and Financial Statement.
In addition to adhering to Cancer Council WA's corporate values, our finance team are bound by the professional and ethical values prescribed by their professional accounting designations.
On a quarterly basis Cancer Council WA's Finance Committee, a sub-committee of the Cancer Council WA Board consisting of specifically qualified business and finance professionals, reviews Cancer Council WA's interim financial statements.
Annually an independent Auditor is charged with conducting a comprehensive financial audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Audits form a part of our Annual Financial Statement. You can take comfort that each year the Auditor has reported that Cancer Council WA's financial statements are free from material misstatement and that they fairly represent the financial position of the Cancer Council WA.
Is the Cancer Council WA legally recognised as a Deductible Gift Recipient?
Yes it is. A Deductible Gift Recipient is an organisation that can accept donations and bequests from the public.
What is Cancer Council WA's legal name?
It is important that you use our legal name, registered office address and registered ABN when including a bequest to us in your Will.
Our legal name is:
Cancer Council Western Australia (Inc)
Our address is:
46 Ventnor AveWest Perth WA 6005
Our ABN no. is 15 190 821 561
Do I have to change my Will if I have named Cancer Council Western Australia (Inc) as The Cancer Foundation of Western Australia in my Will?
No, you do not. The Cancer Foundation of Western Australia was the former name of Cancer Council Western Australia and this is contained in our certificate of Change of Name. Your Will does not need to be updated just to reflect our name change.
Do I have to be of a certain age to make a bequest?
Under Section 7 of the Wills Act WA, any will written by a person under the age of 18 is not valid. If you do not qualify due to age, we thank you for your interest and welcome you to contact us about other ways you can get involved with Cancer Council WA's activities.
