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Leave a Legacy
A gift in your will to York Early Music Foundation (YEMF) helps ensure that the National Centre for Early Music (NCEM) continues to inspire, educate, and enrich lives for generations to come.
Whether it’s supporting young musicians or enabling future festivals and education projects, your legacy can be a powerful and lasting act of generosity.
Why Leave a Legacy?
Protect the future of music you love.
- Support young artists and early music education
- Preserve York’s musical heritage and NCEM’s Grade I listed home
- Leave a tax-efficient gift that reduces the inheritance tax on your estate
A gift to York Early Music Foundation, a registered charity (No. 1068331), is exempt from inheritance tax and can make a meaningful difference long into the future.
A Simple Way to Give
Leaving a gift in your will is straightforward. You don’t need to be wealthy — even a small gift can make a big difference. You can choose to leave:
- A fixed amount
- A percentage of your estate
- A residual gift after other priorities are taken care of
If you already have a will, your solicitor can help you add a short codicil to include your gift to York Early Music Foundation.
Let Us Thank You
If you decide to leave a legacy, we would be honoured to acknowledge your generosity (confidentially or publicly, as you wish). Legacy donors can choose to become part of our Legacy Circle — a community of supporters who share a passion for music and education.
Get in Touch
If you’re considering leaving a gift in your will and would like to talk to someone in confidence, please contact:
