Philanthropy and charitable donations are a great way for successful people to give something back, to causes or ideals they feel passionately about.
We understand that wealth is often built according to an ethos and a set of values, and a charitable trust can be a great way to ensure that your wealth can leave a lasting impression.
Trusts are legal structures that protect an amount of money. Trustees are appointed to control and distribute the money according to criteria that you specify, and must be adhered to. Some of the reasons trusts are formed include:
Control – trusts can be designed around certain themes or ideals rather than specific organisations. You never know how the governance of an organisation might change over time. Your trustees can be given the latitude to choose the most suitable organisations over time, according to your instructions.
Succession – preventing access to some or all of the money until criteria have been met, especially useful for those who can’t manage funds on their own.
Taxation – It can sometimes be more efficient to hold assets in trust, as trusts have a distinct set of tax bands.
Trust and Taxation Advice is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Tax treatment is dependent on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in future.
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Frequently asked questions
If you have built enough wealth that your heirs will be able to live comfortably for generations to come, and you want to make a difference to causes or ideals that are important to you, a trust might be suitable for you. Contact us and we’ll happily talk you through the options.
Not at all. The beauty of designing these types of trusts is that you can choose themes or ideals rather than specific organisations, and leave directives that can be managed by the trustees long after you have gone. Some of the themes that our clients have looked into were homelessness, health, hospices, religious affinities, or even benevolent funds of professions.
Yes there can be. By working with a tax professional, there are a number of inheritance tax benefits you may be able to take advantage of.
No, trusts are essentially a legal structure that protects an amount of money from unnecessary tax liabilities, or people accessing it at the wrong time or for the wrong reasons. Trustees are people appointed to be able to control the money, according to the criteria you specify.
This depends on the structure and type of trust that is set up, and is something to think about when building your plan. Usually either the organisers or beneficiaries pay tax on trusts. It is also worth considering that trusts have a different tax banding than individuals or traditional companies.
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Interested?
We’d happily talk through our offering and guide you through putting your assets into a Charitable Trust.