There are all sorts of ways that you can support Westminster, and we are finding that leaving a gift in your will to a charity is a growing area of interest. As well as being tax efficient, the great thing about considering leaving a gift in your will is that it doesn’t have to affect you at all in your lifetime but can have a lasting effect on the causes you have chosen to support.

“I believe if you’ve got the money, it’s always good to give a little back to places you’ve benefitted from; to remember those which have helped you on your way and think of the future generations which you can support.”

Peter Gordon TRANSPORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT MSC, 1994

A gift in your will help students cover day-to-day living expenses such as accommodation, food, study materials and travel costs, eliminating the need to take out extra loans or risk getting into debt.

"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to the Estate of Dr Maud Tyler for the scholarship I was awarded, which was immensely valuable in my final year at the University. The scholarship provided me with financial support and the freedom to truly experience and immerse myself in my studies and extracurricular activities…The Maud Tyler Scholarship enabled me to go through my third year, thrive, and grow in ways I had never imagined. For this, I am profoundly grateful.

 

Thank you once again for your generosity and support. It has made a significant difference in my life, and I am deeply appreciative."

Olufemi Davies (BSc Computer Science)

Whether it’s £100, £1,000 or £100,000, any amount left in your will make a huge difference to the future generation of students who need that extra boost to reach their true potential. 

A gift in your will can be used in the following ways:

• Award more bursaries and scholarships to students like Olufemi, who would otherwise miss out on a University degree and miss out on their ambitions.

• Donate to our legacy endowment fund. Gifts received are invested, and only the gains and interest of this endowment will ever be spent to support the most pressing needs at the University. All gifts of all sizes are appreciated as together they can be transformational in helping to build the value of the fund to build a sustainable income to support students long into the future.

• Support our various appeals to make a significant impact on our community at the University of Westminster. Your contributions can help transform 29 Marylebone Road into a cutting-edge educational hub, support the historic Soho Poly Theatre's restoration, fund the Big Idea Competition, foster entrepreneurial talent, and aid the Hardship Fund, which provides essential financial assistance to students in need. Additional initiatives include the Ignite Fund for student projects, Inclusive Scholarships, the Incubator Programme for entrepreneurs, and many more. Together, we can create opportunities and support for our students and community. For more details on our appeals, click here

If you would like more information about Leaving a gift in your will, please email [email protected]