Leave a gift to Good Return in your will

Thank you for your interest in making economic empowerment part of your legacy

No one should be held back by unfair barriers or the circumstances of their birth. Yet across our region, millions of people — especially women — face limited access to the financial tools, skills, and opportunities they need to build secure futures.

At Good Return, we work to remove those barriers. Through financial education, inclusive finance, and strong local partnerships, we empower people to gain the skills, confidence, and access to fair finance they need to grow their livelihoods and strengthen their communities.

By including a gift to Good Return in your Will, you’ll help ensure more people can overcome barriers, achieve financial independence, and create lasting change for generations to come.

Shane Nichols, Good Return CEO

How to include a gift in your will

It is a wonderful legacy to leave a gift in your Will. We have included a few ways you can do this below. Of course, we advise you speak to your solicitor to ensure your wishes will be followed.

  • The residue of the estate is a gift of what remains after you have made provisions for your loved ones. A residuary gift will keep up with inflation, to ensure your gift will have the same impact in future as it has now. 

  • Leaving a percentage of your estate allows you to decide what proportion of your total estate you would like to give to Good Return. A percentage gift will also keep up with inflation.

  • A pecuniary bequest is a fixed sum of money to be left to Good Return.

Suggested wording for your will

To ensure your wishes are carried out, we've included wording for when you visit your solicitor to draft or update your Will:

“I give and bequeath to Good Return Australia Ltd, of 383 George Street Sydney 2000.”

 How your donation will be used

When you give to Good Return, your funds are invested directly into programs that build financial skills, confidence, and access to responsible finance for some of the most vulnerable people in the Asia-Pacific. In practical terms, your money helps:

  • Run financial capability training (also called money-skills or financial literacy programs) for women, people with disabilities, Indigenous groups, and other excluded communities. These programs teach practical skills like saving, budgeting, understanding loans, managing expenses, and planning for emergencies.

  • Support impact investment to women entrepreneurs so they can grow businesses, expand livelihoods, and create income not just for themselves, but also for their families and communities.

  • Work with financial service providers to make their products and policies more inclusive—so that more people can access fair and safe financial services without unfair barriers.

You’ll help people like Mrs Chot from Cambodia

Mrs Chot runs a farm in Battambang, Cambodia. A year ago, she was under heavy pressure from loans she took from informal lenders, and she risked losing her land. She joined Good Return’s 8-week financial skills training program. Through the training, she learned how to budget, understand her rights when borrowing, and started saving. Good Return

More recently, Mrs Chot accessed a responsible loan through one of Good Return’s local partners. That helped her to stabilise her business, control her finances, and reduce her risk of losing everything. Her confidence and financial health improved, giving her family more security. Good Return

So, in short: your donation helps people like Mrs Chot build resilience, break cycles of vulnerability, protect their families, and plan for a safer, more secure future. Every dollar contributes toward lasting change.

Your questions

What are Gifts in Will? 

A Gifts in Will, also known as a bequest or legacy, is a gift left in your Will. You can leave a gift by writing a new Will, or by adding a codicil (an addition) to your existing Will. 

How do I leave a gift in my Will to Good Return? 

Leaving a gift to a charity is a personal decision and a generous commitment to make. We recommend that you speak to your solicitor about adding a gift to your Will. Our suggested wording is “I give and bequeath to Good Return Australia Ltd, of 383 George Street Sydney 2000.”

I want to leave a gift to a specific country/project. Can I do this? 

We ask that you consider flexible funding as this will ensure that we can allocate your funds where it is needed most as critical priorities arise in the future. Leaving a gift in Will to a specific type of work or location may mean that it cannot be used in certain cases such as when a program has ended or we no longer operate in a certain location.

Can I make Good Return the Executor of my Will? 

Good Return cannot take the role of Executor as we don't have the resources available. We are committed to keeping our administration costs low so that the maximum amount of your contribution can go to our beneficiaries. 

My relative has passed away and left a gift in their will to Good Return. What do I need to do? 

Please ask the Executor to notify us in writing of the gifts by sending a letter addressed to Good Return, c/o WeWork, Level 2, 383 George Street Sydney NSW 2000. Once received, we can start the process of transferring the gift to Good Return. 

Should I let Good Return know about my gift? 

You are not obliged to inform us of your gift, but by letting us know of your generous gift, we can thank you in advance, ensure you are invited to events and discuss any wishes you may have. We value your support and will treat your gift with confidentiality. 

Do I need to tell my family about my gift? 

Although not necessary, we encourage you to tell your family and loved ones about your intended gift.

Need help?

Our support doesn’t end here. If you would like more information on how to leave a gift in your will, let’s plan a no obligation meeting to discuss your questions. Email us on support@goodreturn.org.