Whether you are considering leaving a gift in your Will or would like to make a donation in memory of someone with a special connection to Ratcliffe, both options offer thoughtful and lasting ways to support the College.
Tax Efficient
All legacies left to Ratcliffe College are free from Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax.
For The Future
We work to continually improve the College facilities, and a legacy gift could be directed to support development into the future.
Leave Your Legacy
We realise that it may not be practical for many Old Ratcliffians to offer financial support during their lifetime, and therefore, leaving a legacy behind in your Will is an extraordinary, tax efficient way, to honour the College and provide young people with the opportunity to excel in all opportunities available to them with a Ratcliffe education.
Your legacy can be directed towards a specific area of interest or left for the College to allocate to the area of the highest need.
A Bursary in your name
Donations can be used to support a student and we would be very happy to discuss creating a bursary in you or your family’s name.
If you would like further information about supporting Ratcliffe College through your Will, or a confidential discussion about leaving a gift or a bursary in your name to Ratcliffe, please contact Mrs Louise Liston (Development Manager).
A Gift in Memory
Making a gift in memory of someone with a meaningful connection to Ratcliffe is a thoughtful way to celebrate their life and recognise the part the College played in their story.
Supporters may choose to plant a tree, dedicate a bench, or (depending on the size and purpose of the gift) establish a named bursary in their memory, helping change a student’s life in their name.
When making your Will, it is recommended that you seek independent professional legal advice. If you decide to leave a legacy to Ratcliffe College, we would be grateful if you could notify us by completing this Legacy form. This is not a requirement, but it does assist the College in its long-term financial planning.
Ratcliffe College is a registered charity in England and Wales. Our charity number is 1115975.
Ratcliffe College
Fosse Way
Ratcliffe on the Wreake
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 4SG
United Kingdom
Yes. The College currently seeks support in two main areas:
- Bursaries, to help students whose families may not have the financial means to afford a Ratcliffe education.
- Projects and educational enhancements, such as new facilities, resources, or equipment that enrich the student experience.
You’re welcome to choose one of these areas, or leave your gift unrestricted, allowing us to direct it to where it is most needed at the time.
If you have a specific item or initiative in mind, please contact our Development Team to discuss, we would be happy to explore whether it aligns with the College’s future priorities.
We recommend you consult a solicitor or legacy advisor when drafting or amending your Will. However, below is some suggested wording that may help:
- Residual Gift: “I give all (or a % share of) the residue of my estate to Ratcliffe College (Charity No. 1115975) of Fosse Way, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester, LE7 4SG to be used for its general charitable purposes, and I declare that the receipt of their Treasurer or other proper officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge.”
- Specific Gift: “I bequeath my (e.g. property, shares, jewellery, works of art, etc.) to Ratcliffe College (Charity No. 1115975) of Fosse Way, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester, LE7 4SG to be used for its general charitable purposes, and I declare that the receipt of their Treasurer or other proper officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge.”
- Pecuniary Gift: “I give £____ (or a specified sum) to Ratcliffe College (Charity No. 1115975) of Fosse Way, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester, LE7 4SG to be used for its general charitable purposes, and I declare that the receipt of their Treasurer or other proper officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge.”
If you are considering a gift in your Will, please do let us know - we would be honoured to acknowledge your support during your lifetime.
We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’d like to discuss your donation, set up a regular gift, sponsor a specific item, or consider a legacy, please contact us at: Development@RatcliffeCollege.
