Legacy
Creating A Legacy As the College reflects on the completion of A Great Campaign, the astounding impact of Gifts in Wills must be highlighted. Nearly half of the support received during the Campaign (£13.4 million) came from Gifts in Wills. What has this meant for the College? In addition to growing our permanent endowment—giving the College a secure financial footing to start its next 150 years of delivering educational excellence—Gifts in Wills have helped to complete the endowment of 10 Fellowships, close to doubled the number of postgraduate awards available, endowed the equivalent of four undergraduate bursaries, boosted funds for the Choir, travel awards and College prizes, and added funds that help one of our most valuable resources, the Library and Archive, to thrive. Alongside this transformational support, the 1869 Society membership, which is extended to all those who have informed Girton they have included the College in their estate plans, has trebled over the duration of A Great Campaign. This expression of intention, to be realised over the long term, allows the College to plan confidently for the future and put in place ambitious strategies. This extraordinary support continues beyond A Great Campaign, and we will share with you more news of the
tremendous impact Gifts in Wills are having in future communications. If you are considering including Girton in your Will please know that every gift is appreciated, no matter the size, and every gift is acknowledged. For more information on how Gifts in Wills are helping Girton to deliver its world-class educational experience, please get in touch.
Unrestricted Permanent Endowment Capital of the College and I declare that the receipt by the Bursar or other authorised Officer of the College shall be good and sufficient discharge to my Executors.’
Making a Gift in your Will
Recognising your Generosity
You can choose to make a cash gift or donate a proportion of your estate (even 1% can make a big difference). Girton College is a registered charity (Registered Charity Number 1137541) so including the College in your Will may reduce your estate’s Inheritance Tax liability. When making a Will we suggest that you use the following wording:
An invitation to join the 1869 Society is extended to all those who choose to notify the College of their intention to remember Girton in their Will. In addition to a purple lapel pin, members receive invitations to special events from time to time. The College recognises that letting us know your intention is not a binding commitment, and that circumstances can change, but it helps us to say thank you and find out more about the aspects of Girton that are important to you.
‘I give to the Mistress, Fellows and Scholars of Girton College, Cambridge (Registered Charity Number 1137541) [the residue of my estate] [_____% of the residue of my estate] [the sum of _________] free of tax for the
We recommend that you seek professional advice when making or amending a Will.
For a confidential conversation please contact the Development Director on +44 (0)1223 339893, or at d.easlick@girton. cam.ac.uk, or the Development Officer (Legacies) on +44 (0)1223 338901, or at e.cornwall@girton.cam.ac.uk. Information regarding Gifts in Wills, including information on planned giving for our US- and Canadian-based alumni and supporters, is available on our website: www.girton.cam.ac.uk/legacy. In remembering Girton in your Will you are supporting a unique institution which is transforming lives—thank you.
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Spring 2022
