Polka is more than a theatre. It’s a place where lifelong memories are made and where the love of storytelling is passed from one generation to the next.
Remembering Polka in your Will is an extraordinary way to create a lasting impact and inspire creativity within the next generation.
Every legacy gift makes such a genuine difference. By investing in our theatre, you will ensure thousands of children can experience ambitious, bold, and diverse stories in an accessible and welcoming theatre for years to come. Thank you for considering leaving a legacy.
When you leave a gift to Polka, we promise to use the funds where the need is the greatest. Areas that need your ongoing support include
- Our vital creative learning programmes
- Our access programme
- The development and upkeep of our beloved building.
As a thank you for your support, you will receive invitations to special behind-the-scenes events and insights into our charitable work.
For a confidential conversation about leaving a legacy gift, please contact Jemima, Development and Events Manager.
If you have already decided to remember the Polka in your Will, please be in touch. We would love to thank you for your visionary support.
These details are required in all Wills written by a solicitor. Executors will find this helpful when ensuring any gift left to Polka Theatre reaches us.
Charity name: Polka Theatre
Charity address: Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB
Registered Charity Number: 256979
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Sample wording for your Will If you do decide to leave a gift in your Will to Polka, you may wish to discuss the following wording with your solicitor.
‘I give ______% of my residuary estate or £______ to Polka Theatre for its charitable purposes and I further direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer of Polka for the time being shall be a full and sufficient discharge for the said legacy.’
To leave a residuary gift, choose the percentage of your estate that you would like to leave to Polka. To leave a pecuniary gift, choose a specific sum.
There are three main types of gift that you can leave in your Will:
- A percentage of your estate can make a big difference. You can leave a percentage of your estate after your family and friends are provided for. This is called a residuary gift
- You can leave a pecuniary gift – a fixed sum of money
- You can leave a specific gift such as a piece of jewellery or art.
All gifts are vitally important to Polka. However, residuary gifts (a percentage of your estate) are particularly helpful as they usually maintain or increase their value over time, and will remain proportional to the value of your estate as time goes by.
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How and why should I make a Will? If you don’t have a Will, your estate will be divided according to the law when you die. This could mean that your wishes are not carried out. Having a Will, especially written by a solicitor, is the only way to ensure your loved ones and chosen charities are remembered as you wish.
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I’ve already made a Will. Do I need to make a new one? If you decide to leave a gift to Polka, you may not need to make a new Will. Small changes can be stated in a codicil, which is read in conjunction with your Will. Your solicitor will need our registered address and charity details.
Polka is a registered charity no. 256979. Polka’s registered address is Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB
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Do I need a solicitor to make a Will? We would encourage you to discuss your Will with your solicitor to ensure that all legal requirements are met and that your Will is valid. A properly drafted Will can help reduce the amount of tax payable on your estate and increase the value of the assets that you pass on to the people you care about.
“A lot of my confidence as a child came from going to Polka. Just being able to see all these magical shows, being able to take part in that myself, it shaped a bit of who I am.”
Annie, past participant
“Polka Theatre has made a lasting impact on these children in my class involved in the Write Here Write Now project. Most of the children selected were underachieving [with] lower confidence and self-esteem. Their involvement in the project has impacted this and they are all more confident! The children were free from the pressure of the curriculum…and, as a result, their writing improved.”
Write Here Write Now teacher