It is probably one of our Designated Sites across the UK; perhaps the ancient majesty of the Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites UNESCO World Heritage site? The poetry of Norwich, UNESCO City of Literature? Or the waves crashing against the cliffs of Shetland's UNESCO Global Geopark?
These places tell Britain's story: its landscapes, peoples, innovations, and traditions. But they also carry our hopes for the future.
We do not own these places; they belong to local communities, charities and associations, societies and institutions across the UK. But we work alongside them, and bring them together, to encourage community action, strengthen local leadership, and amplify their power to engage, educate and inspire.
We focus on a huge number of global problems, but powerful change begins right where we live. It occurs when local people come together - neighbours, schools, businesses, community associations, and local authorities - to create real solutions.
With your support, we help spark and sustain this energy in communities across the UK.
We believe that local people know their community best. They know the most urgent and relevant issues - but too often, they feel like a small voice struggling to be heard. We bridge that gap, and take knowledge and power from Local to Global.
Being part of the UK's network of UNESCO designations does more than protect what matters: it empowers local communities. It gives them recognition, a platform, and a shared framework for coordinated action. What we do also matters beyond UNESCO sites, through our programmes such as Climate Change and UNESCO Heritage we are deveoping tools and approaches to help communities to come together to drive meaningful and transformative change.
We rely on statutory funding for day-to-day activities. Many Foundations are brilliant in supporting local initiatives. We are looking to build the financial strength of the Commission to grow and fulfil an ambitious and sustainable long-term future.
Every legacy gift to UNESCO in the UK is a gift that we will not just treasure, but use for the best purposes at the time.
We always advise consulting a solicitor. When you discuss your gift with your solicitor you will need these details:
Please note we are a non-profit organisation but not a charity, so there are currently no inheritance tax benefits for your Estate.
If you do, please contact us. This is also a chance for us to say thank you for your future gift and to ensure you have all the information you need. But please note we cannot give legal advice.
Please contact Andrea Mayne, Head of Finance and Accreditation: [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you.
