Bequests
The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is run by the RNZAF Museum Trust Board Incorporated (CC20363) a not-for-profit trust and is a registered charity.
Our Roll of Honour records the names of the more than 4,600 New Zealanders who have lost their lives while in the service of the RNZAF or other air forces around the world.
As a memorial, it is our intention to maintain free entry to our spaces for those who wish to come here for remembrance. This means we are reliant on donations and bequests to keep operating.
Why a bequest
By leaving a bequest in your will you can help secure the future of our museum and ensure the more than 1 million objects in our collection are preserved for future generations.
It is a practical way to ensure your giving continues beyond your lifetime. It also creates a long-term legacy that embodies your generosity.
For those who were trained by the RNZAF and served New Zealand, and went on to long and successful careers, it is a way of recognising the legacy of your service career.
How to make a bequest
There are a number of ways to remember the Air Force Museum of New Zealand (registered as the RNZAF Museum Trust Board (Incorporated) CC20363 in your will:
- a specific dollar amount
- a specific percentage of your estate
- a specific gift, asset, or property
- the residue of your estate
You should always consult your lawyer who will be able to help. A paragraph can easily be added to your existing will to remember the museum rather than having to draw up a new document.
A suggestion for the wording is:
“I hereby bequeath to the RNZAF Museum Trust Board, free of all taxes, duties and expenses, – the sum of $………. [or “the residue of my estate”] [or a description of assets or property] [or ……% of my estate] for the general purposes of the museum.
The board’s receipt signed by one of the Trustees shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my Trustee(s) who shall not be bound to see to the application thereof.”
Thank you so very much!
Thank you for considering this practical way of helping us.
If you have already included the Air Force Museum of New Zealand in your will, or if you intend to do so, we would be grateful if you would contact us to let us know.
This information will be treated in confidence and is not binding in any way, but we would like to have the opportunity to thank you personally for your generosity and to answer any questions you may have.
For a confidential discussion about leaving a gift in your will, please contact us on communications@airforcemuseum.co.nz or 03 371 9600.
