Christopher Lloyd bequeathed his share of Great Dixter to the Great Dixter Charitable Trust, along with the royalties on his books and most of his investments. However, there is no substantial endowment attached to the estate and the creation of such a fund is key to our continued ability to train gardeners and maintain the innovative, intensive plantings and high standards of horticulture practised in this important garden.

If you would like to make a lasting contribution to the future of this special place by leaving a gift to Great Dixter in your Will, write to Fergus Garrett at Great Dixter, Northiam, Rye TN31 6PH or email friends@greatdixter.co.uk

Should you wish to include Great Dixter in your Will, the following legal wording may prove helpful:

For a Pecuniary Gift of a specific sum: ‘I give the sum of £ (or the item specified) to the Great Dixter Charitable Trust, Great Dixter, Northiam, Rye, TN31 6PH, Registered Charity No: 1134948 for its charitable purposes. I further direct that the receipt of the Honorary Treasurer or other proper officer of Great Dixter Charitable Trust for the time being shall be a full and sufficient discharge for the said legacy.’

For a Residuary Gift of the residue of your estate: ‘I give the residue of my estate to the Great Dixter Charitable Trust, Great Dixter, Northiam, Rye, TN31 6PH, Registered Charity No: 1134948 for its charitable purposes. I further direct that the receipt of the Honorary Treasurer or other proper officer of Great Dixter Charitable Trust for the time being shall be a full and sufficient discharge for the said legacy.’

For a Partial Residuary Gift of a percentage of your estate: ‘I give (percentage or fraction) of my residuary estate to the Great Dixter Charitable Trust, Great Dixter, Northiam, Rye, TN31 6PH, Registered Charity No: 1134948 for its charitable purposes. I further direct that the receipt of the Honorary Treasurer or other proper officer of Great Dixter Charitable Trust for the time being shall be a full and sufficient discharge for the said legacy.’

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