Help grow our future, through a lasting legacy
By becoming a Ness Garden Guardian, you will join others who have loved and protected our gardens for over 100 years. You will help fund exciting new projects, protect our cherished gardens, and inspire future generations to discover and treasure Ness.
Once you’ve taken care of those closest to you, remembering Ness Botanic Gardens in your Will is a powerful way to celebrate your life and support our gardens for years to come.
Whether you're considering a fixed gift, a share of your estate, or a specific item, we would be honoured to work with you to ensure your wishes are fulfilled.
To include Ness Botanic Gardens in your Will, your professional advisor will need the following details:
- Our details: Ness Botanic Gardens, University of Liverpool, Neston Road, Ness, Cheshire, CH64 4AY
- Our HMRC Charity Exemption Number: The University of Liverpool is an exempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 2011 (HMRC charity exemption number X7758). Further information about the University’s charitable status is available in the Governance section of our website.
- Our custodian's registered address: University of Liverpool, Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L69 7ZX.
Did You Know?
By leaving just 1% of your estate to Ness Botanic Gardens, you can sow seeds for our future and help us grow.
A gift of 10% or more may even reduce inheritance tax on your entire estate.
If you’ve already chosen to leave a legacy to Ness Botanic Gardens, please let us know. We’d love the opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks and ensure your gift is used exactly as you intend.
If you have any questions or would like to talk about leaving a gift in your Will, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please email: carolyn.jones@liverpool.ac.uk.
Thank you for your kind consideration. We deeply appreciate the significance of making or updating your Will—it’s a personal decision, and your support means the world to us.

Pamela Kessel's gift to remember loved ones at Ness Botanic Gardens
Pamela Kessel generously remembered Ness Botanic Gardens in her will, a gift we were truly privileged to receive. To show our appreciation and to remember Pamela, plans are in place to commission a bespoke book of condolence to be displayed in the Visitor Centre.