In Memory & Gifts in Wills

Honour the Arts. Celebrate a Life. Shape the Future.

At Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), we believe creativity should be part of every life — and every legacy.

Whether you're thinking about the future by leaving a gift in your will, or giving today in memory of someone special, your support helps us continue to spark imaginations, uplift communities, and inspire new generations through the power of the arts.

Leave a Legacy Gift – Keep Creativity Alive for Generations

Your love for MAC doesn’t have to end.

By remembering MAC in your will, you help secure a creative future for thousands of people — from young children discovering musical instruments for the first time, to emerging artists making exciting new commissions.

A legacy gift ensures MAC remains a welcoming, inclusive home for the arts — long into the future. It could help fund:

• Free creative workshops for children and young people

• Bold new work from local and diverse artists

• Accessible performances, exhibitions and events for all

Once you’ve looked after your loved ones, a gift of any size in your will can make a lasting difference. It’s a powerful way to continue supporting a place you love and the values you believe in.

If you're thinking about leaving a gift in your will, we’d love to talk with you in confidence. You may choose to keep it private, but if you’re happy to share your plans, we’d be honoured to thank you personally. You can write your will for free using our partnership with Farewill, with no obligation to make a gift to us. Find out more below.

Make a Gift in Memory – Celebrate a Life Through the Arts

Pay tribute to someone you love by supporting a cause they cared about.

Making a donation to MAC in memory of a friend or family member is a meaningful way to honour their life and passions. Your gift becomes part of a creative legacy — helping others find joy, connection and inspiration in the same space your loved one cherished.

You may choose to:

• Make a one-off or regular donation in their name

• Collect donations at a funeral or memorial service

• Support a specific MAC programme or project that reflects their values

We’re here to help make your gift personal and meaningful. If you’d like to talk about ways to remember someone through MAC — from tributes to named plaques — we’d be delighted to support you.

Why This Matters

For over 60 years, MAC has been a space where creativity changes lives. But we can only keep that spirit alive with the support of people who believe, as we do, that the arts should be for everyone — now and in the future.

Whether you’re leaving a gift in your will, or making a donation in memory, you are helping us:

• Reach children and young people through creative education

• Support underrepresented voices in the arts

• Keep our doors open to all, regardless of background or income

Your support ensures the memories you make — and the people you honour — live on through art, inspiration, and opportunity.

Let’s Talk

We know that legacy and in-memory gifts are deeply personal. If you’d like to have a confidential chat or learn more about your options, please contact Sally Pennington, Director of Development, Sally.pennington@macbirmingham.co.uk

Thank you for considering a gift that honours the past and invests in the future.

Write your will for free

MAC has partnered with the best rated will writer in the UK, Farewill, so our supporters can write their will for free. Farewill has won multiple awards for their service, including National Will Writing Firm of the Year, and raised over £900 million for charity.

No matter what stage of life you're in, having a will offers peace of mind that your friends and family will be taken care of, so you can focus on enjoying the present. Your will can also give an opportunity to make a contribution to the causes that matter most to you, building your lasting legacy.

You can write your will with Farewill in just 30 minutes and from the comfort of your own home. Farewill’s specialist team are available to help you over the phone or email, Monday to Friday 9-6pm. They offer expert checking to ensure your wishes are clear, and their Unlimited Changes service means that you can update your will at any time.

Once your loved ones are provided for, we hope you will consider leaving a gift to MAC. You may choose to leave a fixed amount or a percentage of the residue of your estate. Any gift, large or small, will be felt by thousands of visitors for years to come.