Leave a legacy

Ness has been loved for generations and protected for over 100 years by its staff, volunteers, members and visitors. You too can play a vital part in keeping his vision alive by remembering Ness through a gift in your will.

After making sure those closest to you are taken care of, remembering us in your will is an extraordinary way to celebrate your life while supporting Ness Botanic Gardens.  Your gift will help fund exciting new projects, maintain the gardens, and allow us to inspire generations to come.

Did you know, you can leave as little as 1% of your estate to the University of Liverpool’s Ness Botanic Gardens as a charitable gift in your will, and a gift of 10% may help reduce inheritance tax on your entire estate.

Whether you are considering leaving a fixed sum of money, a share of your estate or a specific item, it would be our honour to work with you to help ensure your wishes are carried out.

To include us in your will, your professional advisor will need:

  • Our details: Ness Botanic Gardens, University of Liverpool, Neston Road, Ness, Cheshire, CH64 4AY
  • Our HMRC Charity Exemption Number: The University of Liverpool is an exempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 2011 (HMRC charity exemption number X7758). Further information about the University’s charitable status is available in the Governance section of our website.
  • Our custodian's registered address: University of Liverpool, Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L69 7ZX.

Already pledged a gift?

If you have decided to leave a gift to Ness Botanic Gardens in your will, please let us know. It will help us to share our sincere gratitude and ensure your gift is used as you intended.

If you wish to discuss, or have any questions about leaving a gift in your Will to Ness, please get in touch - we would love to hear from you, please email carolyn.jones@liverpool.ac.uk.

We would like to thank you for your kind consideration. We appreciate the significance of making or updating your will, and that it is a personal decision. 

Pamela Kessel's gift to remember loved ones at Ness Botanic Gardens

Pamela Kessel generously remembered Ness Botanic Gardens in her will, a gift we are truly privileged to have received. To show our appreciation and to remember Pamela, plans are in place to commission a bespoke book of condolence, which will be placed proudly on display in the visitors centre at Ness. This extraordinary book will be a constant reminder of Pamela’s kindness and provide a way for families to remember their loved ones at Ness Botanic Gardens.

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