All legacy gifts to the Fitzwygram Foundation (registered charity: 1167976) will help the Foundation provide means-tested Free Places to boys who would benefit from the Hampton experience. Leaving a gift in your Will is often the most meaningful and impactful gift you can make; even 1% of your estate will transform a young life. We appreciate that, when making a Will, your loved ones come first. We look forward to celebrating the difference you are making, and we pledge to always treat you and your loved ones in a respectful and considerate manner.
21%
of charity supporters have left a gift in their Will to charity.
According to Remember A Charity, one in five charity donors aged 40 and over leave a gift for charity in the will, known as a legacy. These legacies make up approximately 30% of all donations received by charities.
Legacy Giving FAQs
Is leaving a charitable gift tax efficient?
The simple answer is: yes.
Your donation will be taken off the value of your estate before Inheritance Tax is calculated. Additionally, if 10% or more of your estate is left to charity, your Inheritance Tax rate may also be reduced to 36%.
What if I have already written my will?
If you already have a will and would like to include us, you can use our codicil form. A codicil form gives you a simple way to make small changes to your existing will.
We would always recommend using a qualified solicitor when using this form.
What kind of gift can I leave?
There are several different types of gift you could consider making:
Pecuniary
You leave a specific sum of money to the Fitzwygram Foundation. However, the value of a pecuniary bequest may be eroded over time by inflation, so you may wish to consider index linking your gift to protect against this.
Residuary
You leave all or part of the remainder of your estate, after all other bequests have been made and any debts and expenses have been paid, to the Fitzwygram Foundation. This sort of bequest would protect the value of your gift, as the value of the gift would increase in line with the value of your estate.
Specific Bequest
It may be that you would like to bequeath something other than money to the Fitzwygram Foundation, for example property, shares or other valuables such as a painting or jewellery.
Reversionary
In this situation you leave your assets to trustees for the benefit of friends or family members during their lifetime, with all or a portion of the capital going to the Fitzwygram Foundation after their deaths.
Conditional Bequest
If none of your other named beneficiaries survive you, you can leave your estate to a charity such as the Fitzwygram Foundation.
Do I need to let you know?
If you do leave a gift to us in your will, it’s your choice whether you tell us – we respect your privacy. If you’re happy to share your decision, it will help us to plan for the future.
You can let us known by emailing fitzwygram@hamptonschool.org.uk.
LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR PLEDGE TO FITZWYGRAM FOUNDATION
Alongside their spouse/partner, everyone who leaves a gift in their will to the Fitzwygram Foundation becomes a member of the Hammond Society. Members are invited to Hampton music and dramatic performances, as well as an annual benefactors’ event. We would love to recognise your gift throughout your life, and look forward to welcoming you to the Society.
What will my gift achieve?
All gifts to the Fitzwygram Foundation, including legacies, transform young lives by offering compassionate and rigorous means-tested Free Places to boys who wouldn’t otherwise benefit from the Hampton experience. Fitzwygram award-holders are able to take every opportunity at Hampton thanks to support with fees, uniform, trips, music lessons, and even the bus to school.
