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Once you have looked after your loved ones, leaving a Legacy gift to charity can have a real and lasting impact.


Britten Sinfonia has had remarkable successes over its more than 30 year history, becoming renowned for its adventurous programming, wide-ranging creative collaborations and record of commissioning new music – with over 250 commissions to date.

Gifts have played a crucial role in the orchestra’s ability to remain resilient in times of financial challenges. When you leave a gift in your will to Britten Sinfonia, you ensure that we can bring our unique brand of music-making to future generations of audiences, and the thousands of children, emerging musicians and members of local communities who benefit from our Learning & Participation programmes every year.


“My father loved music; he loved excellence and he particularly loved new things. We were more than delighted that he left a legacy to Britten Sinfonia - which embodied his loves and which he thoroughly enjoyed over many years - to help it, in a modest way, to continue to thrive and grow.”
Jason Streets Jason Streets, who supported the orchestra in memory of his father, Harry Streets
Harry Streets at home

What your gift supports

Leaving a legacy gift to Britten Sinfonia allows you to support the orchestra in a way that might not have been possible during your lifetime. Learn more about the range of the orchestra's work.

In memory support

There are numerous ways to recognise a loved one, such as concert sponsorship, event naming rights, acknowledgment in our recordings, bursary programmes etc. We would also be delighted to discuss a bespoke event to honour the memory of a loved one.

Tell us about your legacy journey

You may of course want your decision to leave Britten Sinfonia a gift private, but if you are comfortable sharing this information, we would be delighted to hear from you as it will give us an opportunity to express our gratitude.

Including Britten Sinfonia in your Will

Making a charitable bequest can be a sound financial planning decision, with Gifts in Will not subject to inheritance tax. For those who leave at least 10% of their net estate to charity, the inheritance tax rate is discounted from 40% to 36%, allowing you to secure the future of your family, friends, and charitable interests simultaneously. We recommend that you speak to a financial advisor to discuss the financial implications and benefits.

To include Britten Sinfonia in your Will, you simply need to provide your solicitor, or Will Writer, with the details below and the type of gift you wish to make.

Charity name
: Britten Sinfonia Ltd
Charity address
: Britten Sinfonia, Compass House, 80 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8DZ
Charity number
: 291245

You can find out more about leaving a gift to charity via this gov.uk guide

Contact Britten Sinfonia
If you have any questions about leaving a gift to Britten Sinfonia in your Will, or wish to discuss it further, please contact: 

Nick Brealey, Britten Sinfonia Development Director: nick.brealey@brittensinfonia.com

Hannah Williams-Brown, Development and Marketing Coordinator: hannah.wb@brittensinfonia.com

Britten Sinfonia is registered with the Fundraising Regulator, and supports their code of being legal, open, honest and respectful in all our fundraising practices.