Providing vital opportunities through legacy giving
The University is working to demystify the process of leaving a gift in a will.
Gifts made in wills have had a tremendous impact upon the work of the University and colleges over the centuries. Legacy giving enables donors to support an aspect of research or teaching with which they have a particular affinity, including projects that address major global challenges and scholarships for disadvantaged students. Gifts in wills, no matter how large or small, can greatly enhance the University’s ability to improve access, drive change and find solutions.
The process of making a gift in a will can often appear complicated, particularly if someone has a specific interest that they’re keen to support. To address this, the University recently reached out to a number of alumni to help demystify legacy-giving to the collegiate University, and to ensure that people who have already made this provision can forge a closer relationship with Oxford. The legacies communication received a very positive response and has enabled the University and the colleges to establish relationships with a number of individuals.
Professor Sam Howison, Head of the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division, said: ‘There are many alumni and friends who care passionately about making a difference by investing in education. It enables people to make a contribution, big or small, that will be enduring, with impact for generations to come. We hope that reaching out with information and support will help people to feel better placed to make an informed decision about legacy planning and will also enable them to engage in a meaningful way with the University during their lifetime.’
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