The Barbican Centre has always been more than a building - it’s a living, breathing space where art, music, theatre, film, and ideas come together to inspire generations. By leaving a Gift in Your Will, you can help ensure that this iconic cultural institution continues to thrive, innovate, and welcome everyone for years to come.
Your legacy could support:
- Emerging artists and performers
- Free and accessible community programmes
- Groundbreaking exhibitions and performances
- Education initiatives that spark creativity in young minds
A Gift of any size can make a lasting difference. It’s a powerful way to reflect your love of the arts and your belief in their power to transform lives.
We understand that leaving a Gift in Your Will is a deeply personal decision. If you choose to include the Barbican, we would be honoured to celebrate your generosity and keep your passion for the arts alive for future generations.
Hear about the impact your support can have:
“Being in BYP, you're not just part of a cohort but you become connected to everyone that came before you, and that will join after you.” — Nathalia, Barbican Young Poet graduate
“Being invited by the Barbican was an opportunity beyond anything I had imagined. It became a powerful platform through which my once-muted ideas could be expressed and heard more widely across the world. I’m deeply grateful for this experience. The chance to engage with the enigmatic space of The Curve, which resonated so closely with my vision, gave me renewed energy and excitement.” — Citra Sasmita, visual artist
"Since I was a little child, The Barbican has always held a special place in my heart. For some reason, it’s a place I always felt settled, calm and at home. I have fond memories of running about and exploring all the nooks and crannies with my best friend while her mum sat and watched some of the epic live performances. When I became a mother, I vowed that I would introduce my daughter to this brutalist architectural thing of beauty and hoped she would fall in love with it just as much as I did. My favourite day? When she turned to me one day and said 'mum, I love it here'." — Ife Akintoye, Audience Member
Key Information:
Legacies can be made in favour of the Barbican Centre’s charitable arm, the Barbican Centre Trust (UK registered charity no. 294282). We are very grateful for every gift we receive.
Bequests to a charity can be an effective way to reduce the total amount of tax liable on your estate. There are several types of legacies that you may wish to consider. Gifts can be a specified sum of money, a proportion of your residuary estate or an item or asset. Your solicitor can advise you on the different ways in which your assets can be distributed and ensure your intentions are expressed in the correct legal terms.
Amending an existing will is straightforward: a codicil is added to reflect the change in your wishes. Your solicitor can advise you on the correct way in which to do this, to ensure that the amendment is legally valid.
To find out more about leaving a Gift in your Will, please contact our Senior Philanthropy Manager, Eleni Markopoulioti on [email protected]
