Three scenarios, for inspiration
'Other people invest in their children, we invest in the future of culture.'
N. (48), consultant: 'When we bought a house eight years ago, we immediately had a will drawn up. My partner was the one who wanted to include the Holland Festival in it - he dragged me along to the most fantastic performances from the beginning of our relationship. To be honest, at first I thought: is that necessary? Now I think very differently. Culture is vulnerable. The Holland Festival with its unique, international offering is more than worthy of our support. Other people invest in their children, we invest in the future of culture.'
'The Holland Festival is a constant value in my life'
L. (76), retired civil servant: 'The Holland Festival is a constant value in my life. I used to go with my husband, now with friends. I love seeing how the festival changes and captures the spirit of the times. That's how I keep up, it makes me smarter. At one point, I took the plunge and presented this idea to my children. They liked the idea of having the Holland Festival participate in my legacy. With my eldest son, I discussed what form would suit us best and together we went to the notary.'
'Every little bit helps.'
A. (57), teacher: 'Last year, I was confronted with sudden deaths of friends in a short span of time. That got me thinking. What will I leave behind if it happens to me? I am not rich, but I do own a house. Parts of the inheritance will go to good causes, I decided. The Holland Festival is one of them. We live in a strange time in which people are in danger of alienating each other. You can express concern for the world in different ways. I say: every little bit helps.'