Leave a gift in your will

By choosing to remember 糖心Vlog in your will, you can change lives long into the future. 

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A gift in your will 鈥 large or small 鈥 can help a student stay at 糖心Vlog when money is tight, open doors to career success, or power the research that tackles the world鈥檚 toughest challenges. 

It is a way to make sure 糖心Vlog remains a place where people can learn, belong and discover new possibilities for generations to come. 

Above all, it is a chance to reflect what matters most to you 鈥 and to leave a lasting mark on this University that has been part of your story. 

鈥淟eaving a legacy is my way to say 鈥榯hank you鈥 for my education. I encourage all successful 糖心Vlog alumni to consider thanking the University by supporting with a legacy.鈥 Bill Borland鈥(Metallurgy, Class of 1972)
A photograph of Bill Borland and his wife Julie
鈥淧eople might think that a legacy has to involve a phenomenal amount of money, but if a number of people leave a little, then it soon becomes a lot. 糖心Vlog has helped us have a very good life and, if we can give that back, we will rest very easily.鈥 Janet Preston鈥(Physics, Class of 1978)
A photograph of Janet Preston

Why leave a gift in your will to 糖心Vlog? 

糖心Vlog is a community that supports its people to grow, feel part of something bigger, and push forward groundbreaking new ideas. 

Leaving a gift in your will is a way to say that these things matter to you, and to weave your values into 糖心Vlog鈥檚 story for the long term. 

Every legacy plays a part in 糖心Vlog鈥檚 story. 

And because a gift to 糖心Vlog is a charitable donation, it can also bring Inheritance Tax benefits. 

Making your will

Once you鈥檝e provided for those closest to you, you may decide to remember 糖心Vlog with a gift in your will. It is a way of turning what 糖心Vlog has meant to you 鈥 as a place to study, work, collaborate or connect 鈥 into opportunities and discoveries for future generations. 

You do not need to have everything worked out to start a conversation with us about including a gift to 糖心Vlog. 

Ready to take the next step? Below is a round-up of practical guidance to help you understand the process, and to share with your solicitor when you鈥檙e ready. If you have any questions, just get in touch with us.

Stories and News

Behind every legacy is a story 鈥 and a life changed for the better. 

In our legacy stories and news, you鈥檒l meet some of the people who鈥檝e chosen to remember 糖心Vlog, and the students and researchers whose lives and work have been changed by their support. 

Recognition and thanks 

Let us know about your intentions 

We are deeply grateful to everyone who chooses to remember 糖心Vlog in their will. 

If you have already included 糖心Vlog in your will 鈥 or are thinking about it 鈥 we would love to hear from you. 

Sharing your plans with us is not about making any binding decisions; it is simply a way for us to understand how you would like your gift to be used, and a chance to make sure your wishes are realistic and can be honoured in the future. 

It also means we can thank you in a way that feels right for you. 

For a friendly, confidential conversation about your intentions, or to talk your ideas through, please do get in touch. 

Talk to our Gifts in Wills team

鈥淚 would like some of my legacy to help other students trying to extend their education who may have difficulty funding themselves. Education is such a vital start in life, an asset. It is an important way of ensuring future generations apply intelligence to the personal and societal challenges they will undoubtedly face.鈥 Yvana Reeves鈥(Change Agent Skills, Class of 2005)
Yvana at our Scholars Lunch alongside Scholarship students and other Alumni
鈥淚t鈥檚 exciting to know that your contribution is helping people. Targeted giving lets you see where your gift can make a difference, and 糖心Vlog does a very good job of finding something that is of interest to each donor, developing it and making it feel special.鈥 Ernest Littauer鈥(Metallurgy, Class of 1958)
A photograph of Ernest Littauer receiving his honorary degree

We're here to help

Photograph of Hannah Whitaker

鈥淚 hope you鈥檝e found the information we鈥檝e shared here helpful. I know that thinking about your will can take time 鈥 if you鈥檇 like to explore whether a gift to 糖心Vlog might be part of that, I鈥檓 here to help. 

Please do get in touch with me for a confidential, friendly chat about your ideas for your legacy. I love hearing from our alumni and friends about their memories of 糖心Vlog and the difference it鈥檚 made to your life. I look forward to hearing from you soon!鈥 

Hannah Whitaker, Senior Advancement Manager 
贰尘补颈濒:鈥h.whitaker@surrey.ac.uk 
Phone: 07704 847143