Individual Giving
If there is one thing that shows us the Blyth Festival really is something special, it’s the ongoing donations from individuals here in Huron County, and across Canada.
Hundreds of ticket buyers have become Members and continue to support the Blyth Festival year after year. They enjoy unique benefits that only come with membership, ranging from advance booking periods to dinners with the Artistic Director and staff.
- Some like to sponsor a single performance, or even a whole production, as part of their own charitable and philanthropic aims.
- Others make their gift last beyond their lifetimes by leaving a legacy in their wills.
- And others give a very valuable gift – their time – by volunteering and helping our summer season be a great experience for all our patrons, ticket holders and visitors.
All individual donors and sponsors are proudly listed on our Individual Donor Recognition Roll of Honour. (link)
Leaving a legacy in your will
Writing a will may not sound very exciting, but it’s an essential part of safeguarding your legacy to your family and loved ones. You can also make Canadian Theatre a part of your legacy by leaving a gift in your will to the Blyth Festival Theatre.
Most people choose to leave their entire estate to their family and loved ones. However, even though there is no estate tax or inheritance tax in Canada, your estate will still be taxed as it gets transferred and distributed to your beneficiaries.
The good news is that when you choose to leave even a small part of your estate to a charity you love, estate (or “probate”) taxes can be drastically reduced. In some cases, taxes may be completely eliminated simply by leaving a gift in your will to a registered charity (like us).
The Blyth Festival is registered as charitable organization # 11881 2056 RR0001.
To notify us that you are including Blyth Festival in your Will or to find out more please contact:
- Jen Lamb at 1-877-862-5984 ext. 208
- send an email to jlamb@blythfestival.com or kmcintosh@blythfestival.com
“Every farmer knows that planning ahead this season is the key to an abundant harvest next season. The Blyth Festival’s Granary program allows us to do precisely that: plan for the success of our future. By pledging your legacy donation to the Granary, you ensure that future generations of artists and audience alike, will reap the bounty of original Canadian Theatre.”