Charles told us of his decision to leave a legacy to the Alliance in 2012. Here, he has kindly shared why he has chosen to support the work in this significant way:

"I worked for the Alliance from 1998 to 2005 and thoroughly enjoyed my time serving God there. I saw first-hand that the Alliance brings together the full range of evangelical churches and helps each end of the spectrum understand one another better. It has a high profile and speaks into the media, so that people are hearing the Christian viewpoint on important issues. And they do this with a balanced approach, getting the message across to the right people who make the decisions. The Alliance needs to continue to have this role.

"I have included the Alliance in my will, therefore, because I whole-heartedly believe in the work they are doing and see the vital importance of it. It also has a tax benefit. I think this is important as I want to steward well the money God has blessed me with, so that it will have a greater effect."