MAKING A BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL TO THE MARTIN RYLE TRUST
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MAKING A BEQUEST
IN YOUR WILL TO THE
MARTIN RYLE TRUST
The Martin Ryle Trust is a charity that funds research and
education on any aspects of reducing violence between
states. This includes indirect and long-term steps, such as
promoting justice, and more direct steps such as supporting
research and education about high levels of militarisation.
‘We should strive to see how the vast
resources now diverted towards the
destruction of life are turned instead
to the solution of the problems which
both rich – but especially the poor –
countries of the world now face.’
SIR MARTIN RYLE (1918–1984) FEng, FRS, Astronomer Royal, Nobel
Laureate, was a physicist, radio astronomer and engineer who was
profoundly distressed by the militarisation of science and technology.
He devoted his later years to warning about the nuclear arsenals – ‘this
incredible situation’ – and to promoting a culture of responsibility among
scientists and engineers.
WHAT THE MARTIN RYLE
TRUST DOES
The Trust primarily supports the charitable work of Scientists for Global
Responsibility, a membership organisation promoting responsible
science and technology.
Examples of work carried out by SGR and supported by the Trust
include the One Planet, One Life workshops in schools, and also reports,
booklets and briefings on issues such as the environmental impacts
of the UK military sector; how scientists and engineers can act as role
models; ethical careers in science, design and technology; and the
impact of nuclear weapons.
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MAKING A BEQUEST TO THE
MARTIN RYLE TRUST
This is an effective way of promoting the welfare of future
generations and ensuring your resources are used wisely after
your death. It is easy to leave a legacy to the MRT by adding a
short clause to your will. If you have not yet made a will, many
large charities offer support and advice on will making, as does the
Citizens Advice Bureau.
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A Deed of Variation can also be used by a beneficiary of a
will, to divert funds that would otherwise be taxed, to go
instead tax-free to a charity.
A supporter of the MRT says, “When I sold my late mother’s house, I
could have accepted all of the proceeds as specified in her will, after tax.
By signing a deed of variation I was able to divert the amount liable to
inheritance tax, to the Martin Ryle Trust and other charities.”
As with a will, it is recommended that professional advice is taken.
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PLEASE DON’T PUT IT OFF!
Writing, or altering, your will is not The Martin Ryle Trust,
everyone’s favourite activity. Still PO Box 3760,
it is important. When you have done Norwich,
it you feel pleased to have settled NR7 7HN
the matter. If you decide to make a
Administrator:
bequest to the MRT, please start the
Lucy J Santos
wheels turning…
Email: mrt@gn.apc.org
Any funds donated or bequeathed
for the specific purpose of Trustees:
supporting SGR will be used solely Dr Alan Cottey,
for that purpose and separately
accounted for in the Trust’s accounts. Prof. Timothy Foxon,
Prof. Jenny Nelson,
The Trust would greatly appreciate Ms Vanessa Spedding,
your telling us if you have made a
bequest in its favour but this is of Dr Philip Webber
course not mandatory.
Registered charity number: 327946
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