Preserve the Past, Inspire the Future with a Legacy Gift to Photo Museum Ireland

As a leading institution for contemporary photography in Ireland, Photo Museum Ireland has been showcasing the work of the world's most talented photographers for over four decades. Now, you have the opportunity to ensure that this legacy continues for generations to come.

By making a gift in your will, you can support the museum's mission of educating and inspiring the public through the power of photography. Your generosity will help us to continue to bring the most cutting-edge exhibitions to Ireland and provide educational programs for the next generation of photographers.

Leaving a legacy gift to Photo Museum Ireland is a meaningful way to ensure that your passion for photography lives on. Whether it's through supporting new exhibitions, conserving our collections, or offering educational opportunities, your gift will make a lasting impact.

Once you have made provision for your family and loved ones, we ask that you consider a gift to Photo Museum Ireland.

We are a registered charity. To learn more about how you can make a legacy gift to Photo Museum Ireland, please contact us at finance@photomuseumireland.ie.

Thank you for considering a gift that will ensure the future of contemporary photography in Ireland.

Leaving a gift in your will

Writing your will

There are a number of options you might like to consider when writing your will. The following wording can be adapted by your solicitor to suit the type of gift you wish to leave:

I give, devise and bequeath to Photo Museum Ireland (registered charity number CHY22855) of Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland the sum of €xxx (xxx euros)
or
the whole (or xxx% share) of my residuary estate
or
insert details of a specific gift] to hold on trust for its general charitable purposes, and I declare receipt of the Treasurer or duly authorised officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge.

Adding to your existing will

If you have already made a will, but would like to leave a gift to the Museum, it is not necessary to rewrite your entire will. You can simply instruct your solicitor to prepare an amendment—a codicil—to your current will. The following wording can be adapted by your solicitor to suit the type of gift you wish to leave: 

I (full name) and (full address) declare this to be a (first/second) codicil to my will dated (day month year). In addition to any legacies given in my said will, I give, devise and bequeath to Photo Museum Ireland (registered charity number CHY22855) of Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland the sum of €xxx (xxx euros)
or
the whole (or xxx% share) of my residuary estate
or
[insert details of a specific gift] to hold on trust for its general charitable purposes, and I declare receipt of the Treasurer or duly authorised officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge. In all other respects I confirm my said will and any other codicils thereto.

When making or updating your will, we suggest that you consult with your solicitor to ensure your will and/or codicil is legally valid and reflects your intentions.