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Gifts in Wills

Leave a gift to safeguard the legacy of this historic icon.

Then and now picture of the SS Great Britain at Bristol Dockyards

Why leave a gift?

Leave a gift to help ensure the legacy of the SS Great Britain can continue touching lives for generations to come. 

A gift of any size makes a huge difference. People choose to support us fin this way or a number of reasons, ranging from a personal connection to the ship to a love of maritime heritage or honouring a relative or loved one. We also accept group in-memory donations and funeral donations. 

 By leaving a legacy (also known as a gift in your will) or a gift in memory, you will be supporting vital charitable work. Every penny helps to conserve the SS Great Britain, uncover its stories and safeguard it for the future 

Get In Touch

For all gifts in wills or in memory enquiries, please contact Caroline.

0117 462 3145

Planning your legacy

Time to reflect

You may have thought about writing or changing your will because of a recent life change; we understand these can be delicate or difficult times. We also understand you will want to ensure your closest family and friends are taken care of before considering any charitable bequests.  

Seeking the right guidance

Setting out our final wishes is an incredibly important act for anyone to do, and we encourage conducting adequate research and seeking legal advice throughout the process. 

Your place in our story

There is no obligation to let us know if you include us in your will; however, those who have done so become part of our Corlett Society. Named after Ewan Corlett, the naval architect who led the salvage of the SS Great Britain from the Falkland Islands, this society offers membership with like-minded people, and an annual event at our site. 

Corlett pin with the SS Great Britain in the background
Dr. Ewan Corlett letter to conserve the SS Great Britain
Historical Image Dr. Ewan Corlett by the SS Great Britain

Our Supporters

"Feeling that I am helping to preserve this very important ship for future generations to enjoy" 

"I was inspired to support the SS Great Britian's renovation following seeing it on television being hauled along the River Severn from the Falkland Island's" 

A collage of illustrations and ephemera from the Bristol Dockyards' collections

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