The Wallace Collection

The Wallace Collection is one of the world's great bequest stories

In 1897 Lady Wallace followed her husband’s wishes and bequeathed the family’s art collection to the nation, creating the greatest collection of art
ever left to a country. It is thanks to the generosity of Lady Wallace and the legacy she made in her Will that the Wallace Collection is here for us to share and enjoy today.

The Wallace Collection has no financial endowment. Whilst we receive a government grant to maintain the fabric of the building and provide public access to the Collection, we still need over £2 million a year to fund our activities as well as additional amounts for specific capital projects.

Free of inheritance tax, legacies are an
increasingly popular, tax-effective way of giving.
Here are some examples of how your gift
could be used:

• A gift of £2,000 could help fund a
  community project for a year
  
• A gift of £5,000 could fund the education
  programme for a major exhibition
  
• A gift of £15,000 could fund our secondary
  schools’ programme for a year
  
• A gift of £20,000 could fund the conservation
  of an Old Master painting
  
• A gift of 300,000 could refurbish a gallery,
  which could be named after you

For more information on ways to include the Wallace Collection in your Will, download our online Legacy Information Pack. Alternatively please contact Emma Festing on 020 7563 9558 or emma.festing@wallacecollection.org.

Please note that it is advisable to use a solicitor when making a will of any complexity.