THE GIFT OF A LEGACY SUPPORTING FUTURE GENERATIONS
The Clifton High School Foundation - Supporting future generations
Thank you for considering leaving a gift to Clifton High School in your Will. For most people, a legacy is the greatest and most impactful gift they make. We are honoured that you are considering supporting Clifton High in such a transformative way. Gifts in Wills have played a pivotal role in shaping our School. They have enabled us to grow our facilities and support pupils with lifechanging bursaries. With your support, we can continue to provide an outstanding learning experience for our pupils today, and for generations to come.
Luke Goodman, Acting Head of School
CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL Clifton High School was founded in 1877 as a girls’ school by the first Headmaster of Clifton College, John Percival, whose wish was for his only daughter Bessie to be educated. As Clifton College was steadfastly a male-only environment, he joined forces with like-minded visionaries to create a girls’ school nearby in Clifton Village. Today, Clifton High School is a thriving, co-educational school consisting of approximately 760 pupils for children aged 3-18 years. Clifton High has always been ahead of its time, believing in strong ideals, a nurturing approach and high academic standards. An education that remains true to these principles today. We believe that in aiming to be curious, empathetic and loving, and in being given the support and opportunities to find direction in life, all children will grow to do extraordinary things. Clifton High School’s historical foundation does not derive from any generous endowment or legacy, but from the simple will of a few people to provide a first-class education for children. This has enabled Clifton High, throughout the years, to be responsive to change and dynamic in its approach. It is a school that has never stood still; it is constantly looking toward the future.
The Clifton High School Foundation - Supporting future generations
PHILANTHROPY AT CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL Clifton High School is enormously grateful to those who have supported the School through philanthropy and charitable giving. Parents, friends, and the Clifton Rosarians (alumni) have consistently shown their support to the School. Through individual gifts, establishing transformative bursaries and scholarships or supporting large scale projects and appeals such as the School's Swimming Pool, Library and Music Department, their generous support has helped to ensure the School's continued development. In 2017, to mark the 140th anniversary of Clifton High School, the Development Team was founded. It's role is to oversee all philanthropic and charitable fundraising for the School through The Clifton High School Foundation.
Engaging our community past and present, we aim to build strong connections, providing a bridge between our parents, friends, the Clifton Rosarians and the School. We are deeply thankful for the foresight of the Foundation’s supporters, whose contributions have made a huge difference to many pupils’ lives, often providing life-changing opportunities. With their support, we fund projects that provide an outstanding learning experience to all our pupils today and for generations to come.
YOUR GIFT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Legacies, no matter the size, are hugely valuable to the School, and for those who have the foresight to remember us in their Will, we have immense gratitude Providing for your family and loved ones, and remembering Clifton High School in your Will, enables us to continually acknowledge the influences that have shaped your life, and secure the future ambitions of the School and its pupils. They are a highly taxefficient way of donating, particularly where Estate Duty is likely to be incurred.
We recognise that any gift is deeply personal and that you may wish to specify how your legacy will be used. If you are considering leaving a gift to the School in your Will, regardless of whether you consider it to be large or small, we would be pleased to discuss your intentions. We also appreciate the confidentiality surrounding your intentions. However, it is often used useful for the School to understand your plans, to ensure we are able to show your gratitude and talk to you about the impact your gift could make.
The Clifton High School Foundation - Supporting future generations
LEGACIES, NO MATTER THE SIZE, ARE INVALUABLE TO US. THEY HAVE ENABLED US TO GROW OUR FACILITIES ...
Music has always been integral to our Clifton High School community. Thanks to a recent legacy, we have been able to purchase five new pianos, including a grand piano in our main hall, ensuring we have first-class facilities to support our talented students. Andrew Cleaver, Head of School Music
... AND WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SUPPORT PUPILS WITH LIFE-CHANGING BURSARIES Following a degree in Law and a Masters in Psychology, Jade found her passion in the realms of Business Psychology and Organisational Development. She is currently working for TikTok in Los Angeles, Dubai and Singapore.
Clifton High School helped mould the person I am today; the teachers taught me to be bold, confident and reach for the heights to pursue my dreams. I was given a wonderful opportunity, and I am eternally grateful for the support I was given, as I wouldn't have been able to attend Clifton High School without financial help. Jade Brooks, Clifton Rosarian
The Clifton High School Foundation - Supporting future generations
THE 1877 CLUB To recognise and thank you for your generosity, all those who notify us of their intention to leave a gift to the School will automatically become a member of the 1877 Club, named after our School's founding year. As a member of the 1877 Club you will receive invitations to special occasions including an annual 1877 Club event as well as specific communications to keep you updated on the enormous impact legacy-giving has at our School.
TYPES OF GIFT
There are several options for you to include a gift, large or small, in your Will. Your solicitor is able advise on how to include a gift, and we can suggest wording to ensure it is made exactly the way you intended. The next step is to decide the type of gift you would like to leave: A RESIDUARY GIFT This is a percentage of your estate, once all other specific gifts in your Will have been distributed (the 'residue'). It is your decision to leave part or the whole of your 'residue' to Clifton High. Many people choose to give a residual gift because it maintains its value with inflation. A PECUNIARY GIFT This is a monetary gift from your estate, usually a set sum of money.
A SPECIFIC GIFT This is a particular item, or group of items, or property. For example, you may leave personal possessions, land, property or shares to a named beneficiary.
Clifton High School Foundation is a registered charity. Any type of gift will not attract inheritance tax, which may save tax that your estate would otherwise have to pay. You can cut the inheritance tax rate on the remainder of your estate if you leave at least 10% of your net estate to a charity.
The Clifton High School Foundation - Supporting future generations
INCLUDING CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL IN YOUR WILL Once you decide the type of gift, your solicitor should be informed. If this is your first Will, a paragraph should be inserted into your Will detailing your wishes. If you already have a Will, you may ask your solicitor to update it by adding a codicil. Please ensure that any legacy is made to 'The Clifton High School Foundation' and provide your solicitor with the following address and Registered Charity Number: The Clifton High School Foundation College Road Clifton Bristol BS8 3JD Registered Charity Number 1021516
HELP CLIFTON HIGH CHANGE MORE LIVES We understand and respect that the details of your Will are personal and private and assure you that we treat all legacy gifts in the strictest confidence. Any questions about leaving a legacy or making a gift, can be directed to:
Elizabeth Bond, Director of Development ebond@cliftonhigh.co.uk
The Clifton High School Foundation Registered Charity Number 1021516
Development 0117 933 9081 development@cliftonnhigh.co.uk CliftonHighFoundation.co.uk Clifton High School, College Road , Bristol BS8 3JD