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Be Your Own Legacy

“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”
~Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was a man who inspired his generation and has been revered for 300 years since.  Benjamin Franklin House is fortunate enough to be a messenger to the minds of this and future generations of his immense achievements and outstanding accomplishments in science, philosophy, politics, printing and more.  However, it truly is the support and help of those who have found themselves touched by Franklin’s life and ideas that help to sustain his legacy here at Benjamin Franklin House.

Benjamin Franklin House can continue to nurture and expand the minds of future generations with your support, whether you are able to contribute £1 or £100,000.  We appreciate every act and gift given to us and try to acknowledge accordingly.

Building your Will
“Who pleasure gives, Shall joy receive.”
~Benjamin Franklin

Your Will acts as an envoy to your family and friends, informing them of what you would like them to have or know. Nevertheless, a Will can also be an excellent channel by which you can support causes which are significant to you. Additionally, charitable donations are exempt from inheritance tax, which can act as a relief to any tax burdens that might exist on the remainder of your estate.

How your support is supporting us!
“Well done is better than well said.”
~Benjamin Franklin

Student Science Centre and Scholarship Centre: We at the Benjamin Franklin House pride ourselves on the facilities we offer to younger generations.  It is important that we educate students with historical resources that remain relevant today.  We are continually updating and renewing the resources here at the house, an act that wouldn’t be possible without the help of Friends of Benjamin Franklin House. Our free education service allows us to reach out to many undeserved communities, including schools in low income areas.

Conservation: Benjamin Franklin House is a Grade 1 listed house (England’s highest heritage rating).  Although the restoration project was able to open the House up to the public in 2006, conservation is an ongoing project to preserve and protect this important historic building and maintain access for future generations.

Promote Public Knowledge: It is fundamental that the public is able to experience and begin to understand the importance this building once held and continues to hold even today.  Benjamin Franklin House is considered the first unofficial American embassy and it stands as a symbol of lasting bonds between Britain and America.  It is the focus of Benjamin Franklin House to enlighten public awareness not only of Franklin’s many achievements but also the London life and great figures of history that were contemporary to Franklin.  Such events as our lectures on science and globalisation, debates among the rising diplomats of tomorrow, and symposiums encouraging talk of modern marvels and past influences, are but a glimpse of what Benjamin Franklin House endeavors to provide to the public.

Endowment Campaign: In 2007, Benjamin Franklin House launched a £4 million ($8 million) endowment campaign, co-chaired by US Ambassador to Britain, Robert Tuttle and British Ambassador to the US Sir Nigel Sheinwald.  This campaign is intended to allow the House to move towards self funding for general operations and education.

Optional Phrasing for Your Will

“Nothing’s certain in life apart from death and taxes”
~Benjamin Franklin

It is strongly advised that you consult with a legal advisor when making or changing your Will.  The following information is what you might include in your Will if you choose to give to Benjamin Franklin House:

'I give the [sum of / item specified / residue of my estate ] to the Friends of Benjamin Franklin House 36 Craven St London WC2N 5NF absolutely for its general charitable purposes. I declare that the receipt of the Director for the time being of the Friends of Benjamin Franklin House shall be a sufficient discharge to my Executor.'

If you would like more information, or to speak with a representative of Benjamin Franklin House, please contact Sarah Chaney, Marketing and Development Manager, on +44 (0) 20 7839 2008 or sarah@benjaminfranklinhouse.org.  It would be greatly appreciated if you would contact Benjamin Franklin House if you are considering leaving a donation in your will to inform us in advance of your decision

Thank you and we hope that you will reflect on the future of Benjamin Franklin House when considering your Will.

 

 

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