NIDA BEQUESTS

A Bequest is a gift in one’s Will that is left to a specific beneficiary.  Creating a Will ensures that your wishes are respected and that those you ultimately want to benefit will receive your support.

NIDA has an Endowment Fund, which is a permanently held capital fund, established to support the long-term vision and viability of NIDA. The Endowment is enhanced by Bequests enabling annual grants to be given to support important activities and projects.

You should speak to your legal advisor who can advise you on how to prepare a Will to incorporate your wishes, or you may add a codicil to an existing Will to include NIDA.

Bequests can be made in a number of ways, including:

• A specific asset (shares, property, jewellery, art, etc)
• A specified sum of money
• A portion or percentage of an estate
• A life insurance policy

Bequests can be left for specific projects, or left unencumbered to be used by NIDA as it is deemed appropriate by the NIDA Foundation Trust Directors, chaired by Andrew Banks. NIDA is able to provide suggested wording for your will upon request.

“I believe that we are losing sight of the value and dignity of the actor in our society, and the importance of continuity, tradition and experience in this most ancient and essential art form…to paraphrase Hazlitt, the actor shows us who we are, who we hope to be, and who we fear we may be…”
by Nick Enright, Rex Cramphorn Lecture 2002

Nicholas Enright, AM
(22 December 1950 – 31 March 2003)
Much loved actor, director, playwright, teacher and mentor. NIDA head of Acting 1983 – 84.  Nick bequeathed part of his estate to NIDA, along with his many awards, which are proudly displayed in the NIDA Parade Theatre foyer.

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