Founded in 1946 by conservationist Annie Wyatt, the National Trust of Australia (NSW) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting and conserving the natural, built and cultural heritage of NSW.

The National Trust is custodian of over 30 heritage places, cares for more than 60,000 culturally significant items and helps restore bushland across the state through our Bushland Management Services. As the National Trust does not receive recurrent government funding, this important work is primarily supported by the generosity of our donors, members and supporters.

Every gift we receive, whether large or small, helps to deliver on our mission:

• Advocate for the conservation of our built, cultural and natural heritage by
  engaging strategically with governments, industry, media and community
• Identify, conserve and sustain our built, cultural and natural heritage
  by example, advice and support
• Engage and educate our diverse communities through inclusive programs and stories that bring our collective histories to life for all generations

Leaving a gift in your Will is a powerful way to ensure our shared history endures for generations to come.

Contact us about leaving a gift in your Will

Annie Wyatt Bequest Circle

Supporters who notify us of their intention to leave a gift are invited to join the Annie Wyatt Bequest Circle and enjoy a closer connection with the National Trust through exclusive tours, events and exhibitions.

Join the Annie Wyatt Bequest Circle

A lasting legacy: the Portia Geach Memorial Award

The Portia Geach Memorial Award is Australia’s most prestigious portrait prize for women artists. Established through the bequest of Florence Kate Geach in memory of her sister, artist Portia Geach, the award has supported and championed women artists for over 60 years.

Portia Geach was a gifted painter, a trailblazer and a fierce advocate for women. Her life and career were shaped by her extraordinary talent and perseverance in breaking down the barriers women artists faced in a male-dominated world. Through her sister’s generosity and foresight, Portia’s legacy continues to empower women artists long after her lifetime.

How to leave a gift to the National Trust in your Will

We recommend using a qualified solicitor to make a new Will or to amend an existing one.

Create your will

When leaving a gift in your Will to the National Trust please include the following information:

• Our full legal name: National Trust of Australia (NSW)
• Our address: The National Trust Centre, Upper Fort Street, Millers Point, Sydney, 2000
• Our ABN: 82 491 958 802

Choose the type of gift you would like to leave

You can leave a percentage, the residue of your estate, an asset or a fixed amount:

• Residue – the remainder of your estate after other commitments have been settled.
• Percentage – this can be a percentage of the residue of your estate or a percentage of your entire estate.
• Asset – this could include real estate, shares, bonds or other articles of value.
• Pecuniary gift – a cash amount. You may consider including an adjustment to account for inflation.

Decide how your gift will be used

• A general bequest: enables funds to be directed to where they will be most effective.
• A specific bequest: helps support a particular area in which the National Trust operates such as conservation, advocacy or a specific place.

If your gift is specific or you wish to leave a property or item to the National Trust, it is important that you contact our team to discuss your intention and ensure we can administer your specific wishes.

You can email us at: bequest@nationaltrust.com.au or call us confidentially on (02) 9258 0146.

Online Wills

If your Will is simple, you can use our partner Safewill. Writing a Will through Safewill is FREE during ‘Charity Wills Week’ 16 – 30 March 2026 and 1-15 September 2026. We ask that you select to share your details with the National Trust (NSW) during this process, so we can include you in the Annie Wyatt Bequest Circle. Outside of ‘Charity Wills Week’ you can receive 50% off the cost of writing a Will with Safewill through the National Trust.