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Leaving a Legacy to The Friends of
Penlee House Gallery and Museum

Supporting Art and Heritage in West Cornwall for future generations.

By leaving a legacy to the registered charity The Friends of Penlee House Gallery and Museum you are committing an act of generosity that will help preserve West Cornwall’s rich artistic and cultural heritage for future generations

Why leave a gift of a legacy in your Will?

Penlee House Gallery & Museum is a leading public gallery for paintings and other works of art created at the end of the 19th century and early 20th century by world renowned West Cornwall artists, particularly from the ‘Newlyn School’ and the ‘Lamorna Colony’. The museum chronicles West Cornwall’s history, ranging from ancient archaeological finds to 20th century ceramics, copper and fashion by renowned local designers.

Your legacy will enable Penlee House Gallery and Museum to :

  • Acquire significant pieces of West Cornwall art and artefacts of cultural heritage
  • Conserve and care for current and future collections
  • Stage high profile exhibitions of exceptional quality
  • Engage the local community and schools through its dynamic events and educational outreach programmes, nurturing an appreciation of art and an interest in local history and heritage.
  • Develop and improve the Gallery and Museum, expanding and improving its space for the benefit of its developing collection and for future generations.
How to include a gift in your Will

The only information needed by your Will writer is our charity name and number:

  • The Friends of Penlee House Gallery and Museum
  • Registered Charity number: 1206841
 

Contact your solicitor or other suitably qualified legal adviser and they will guide you through the steps necessary to amend your Will – which could be as simple as a Letter of Wishes or codicil.

The only decision you need to make is how much by way of a legacy you wish to leave in your Will. Every gift, no matter how small or large, will help Penlee House Gallery & Museum continue its work for the benefit of current and future generations

Updating your Will

If you already have a Will then it is very quick and easy to update. We would recommend that you contact your solicitor or other suitably qualified legal adviser, and they will guide you through the steps necessary to amend your Will – which could be as simple as a Letter of Wishes or codicil.

If you do not have a Will and/or a solicitor

We cannot recommend a specific solicitor or legal adviser. We suggest contacting your local Citizens Advice Bureau, or using the Law Society’s search facility: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk/. Making a Will might be cheaper and easier than you think.

Will a gift in my Will to the Friends of Penlee House Gallery and Museum reduce Inheritance Tax?

Very possibly, but your solicitor or other suitably qualified legal adviser will be able to advise you. Usually, every £5,000 you leave to us should save your estate £2,000 in Inheritance Tax, but please take professional advice.

September 2025

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