Ways to Give

• Make a secure online donation today
• To donate by phone, please call 519-434-5726
• To donate by mail, please complete our Gift Confirmation Form and mail it to the London Children’s Museum at 21 Wharncliffe Rd S, London ON N6J 4G5

Become a monthly donor. A consolidated tax receipt will be provided every January.

Make a gift in someone's name. Recognize the memory of a loved one, pay tribute to a family member or friend, or celebrate a milestone. A letter will be sent to the honouree acknowledging your gift.

Thank you for considering a gift in your Will to the London Children’s Museum. Every gift in your Will makes a difference, no matter how large or small. Calculate your gifting potential on our Will Power charity page.

• With a gift in your Will, you can designate a future gift of a percentage of your estate or a specific amount of money.
• Just a small percentage of your estate left to charity can have a significant impact, while still leaving the majority for loved ones.
• There is no immediate cost to you; the gift will not reduce what you have available for your current needs.
• Gifts in your Will allow you to make a bigger gift than you could during your lifetime.
• Gifts in the Will can reduce or even eliminate final income taxes to be paid; taxes that would otherwise reduce what you leave to your heirs.
• When considering any estate gift, always consult your legal advisor, financial planner, and/or your family members.

Sample Wording

• I direct my Executors to give the sum of $___ or ___% of the residue of my Estate to the London Regional Children’s Museum for use for highest priority needs as determined by the Directors of the London Regional Children’s Museum
• I direct my Executors to give to the London Regional Children’s Museum the sum of $___ or ___% of my residue to be used for the purpose of ______, provided that if such a purpose ceases to exist or ceases to be provided by the London Regional Children’s Museum, then the legacy shall not fail, but the Directors of the London Regional Children’s Museum shall use such a legacy for a purpose which most closely resembles the purpose set out above.

If you have chosen to include London Children’s Museum in your Estate plan, please let us know as we would love to thank you personally.

Contact

Christine Walker, Director of Development, at 519-434-5726 ex. 227 or christine@londonchildrensmuseum.ca

By designating London Children’s Museum as the beneficiary of your retirement funds, you will receive a charitable tax receipt to offset any taxes owed. The gift would go directly to charity without being taxed.

For more information, contact Christine Walker at 519-434-5726 ex. 227 or christine@londonchildrensmuseum.ca.

Donate appreciated securities to eliminate capital gains taxes and benefit from a charitable tax receipt. This is one of the most tax-effective ways to make a charitable donation.

To make a gift of securities, please complete the Gift of Securities Transfer Form and contact Christine Walker at 519-434-5726 ex. 227 or christine@londonchildrensmuseum.ca.

Giving a gift of life insurance is another way to make a gift with tax benefits. There are several ways to do this. When considering any estate gift, always consult your legal advisor, financial planner, and/or your family members.

For more information, contact Christine Walker at 519-434-5726 ex. 227 or christine@londonchildrensmuseum.ca. 

Partner with the London Children’s Museum to reach your corporate social responsibility and business goals.

For more information, contact Christine Walker at 519-434-5726 ex. 227 or christine@londonchildrensmuseum.ca.

Many companies match charitable donations made by employees. Contact your Human Resources department to inquire about your company’s matching gift program.

Matching Gift application forms can be sent to Christine Walker at christine@londonchildrensmuseum.ca.

Organize your own fundraiser in support of the London Children’s Museum! Whether you’re having a birthday, wedding, or a celebration just because, you can raise money for your favourite charity. Learn more and set up your online fundraiser.

If you organize a fundraiser, contact Christine Walker at 519-434-5726 ex. 227 or christine@londonchildrensmuseum.ca. 

If you have items or services you would like to donate, please contact us at 519-434-5726.