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What Legacy Will You Leave
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Making Your Mark
Through the generosity of Former Pupils, parents, staff and supporters of the School we have been able to support generations of young people who would otherwise not have had the opportunity to thrive, make their mark on the world and in turn make a difference to the lives of others.
We truly believe that we can inspire our young people to reach their true potential, to become true game changers and create a positive impact on our society. If you have been touched in some way by HSD – perhaps while you were a pupil, or through your interactions as an alumni, or whilst you were a member of our staff or even as a member of the wider community – we invite you to consider making HSD a beneficiary in your will so that our young people can continue to thrive.
Over the years, HSD has evolved and grown to meet the everchanging needs of our young people. We are committed to creating a vibrant hub where pupils have the best facilities to cultivate their education and shape their future.
Why I’m Leaving A Legacy
Now could be the perfect time to start thinking about what you would like to leave behind and create your own legacy. A planned gift could support a pupil in need and allow them to achieve their full potential. Likewise, support for our capital projects contributes towards amazing facilities for the benefit of generations to come.
I’m really happy to have made a legacy to the High School of Dundee which I hope will benefit children for generations to come. It was easy to set up, tax free and the team in the Development Office were great, making the whole process smooth and straightforward.
It’s never too early to start thinking about what you could leave behind. Now could be the perfect time to create your legacy.
Every Gift Counts
Leaving a planned gift is a very personal decision. After considering the needs of your family and loved ones, you might want to leave a gift to the School. Your gift can include a monetary donation, or a part of your estate, property, works of art, a policy or trust.
When you leave a planned gift to HSD, you can specify how you would like your funds to be used, or let the School allocate the funds on your behalf. Are you interested in music, art or science? Perhaps you would like to support a certain area or activity. If you are unsure which area to support, you can direct your planned gift to a specific part of the curriculum, co-curriculum, the estate or the School in general (where we will direct your contribution to the area of greatest need).
Whether you would like to establish a fund in your name, or in the name of a loved one, or leave your gift anonymously please reach out to the Development Office who will be more than happy to talk through your gift intention so we are able to honour your wishes.
My family and I have all benefitted from a High School education over the years. We had very different abilities and interests but each of us were able to find something that inspired our journey beyond the Pillars. I truly believe that without this influence we would not have had the confidence to pursue our dreams and be where we are today. For this reason, I would like to leave a legacy to make a contribution towards the lives of other families at our school.
By pledging a gift to the School in your Will, you will become a member of our Heritage Society, kindly set up by the HSD Foundation. As a member you will be invited to a selection of school events throughout the year, including our annual Reunion event in June. To become a member of the Heritage Society, please complete one of our Legacy Pledge Forms outlining your gift intentions in your Will: forms.gle/kNYAyHzv6gjota3y6
