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Leaving a gift in your will to Ipswich School is the ultimate way to say semper eadem, a very personal way of providing opportunity to future generations of pupils.
Look back at your time at Ipswich School. It's written in the stone of the buildings, heard in the echoes of Chapel, and found in the lifelong friendships you forged here. Ipswich didn't just give us an education; it gave us a foundation for life.
Legacies enable you to play an important part in the future of the School and provide opportunity and support which may not have been possible in your lifetime.
All those who indicate that they intend to leave a legacy to the School have the option to become members of The Elizabethan Society. The Elizabethan Society was formed to recognise those who have shown incredible generosity by remembering the School in their will. As a member of The Elizabethan Society, you will receive regular communications and an invitation to our annual event.
Loved ones must always come first, but if you find yourself thinking about this at the moment, might you consider leaving a gift in your will to Ipswich School? Even a small legacy can make a huge difference.
January 2018 saw the opening of The Lodge Day Nursery which was made possible through a legacy left to the School by Roy Towns (OI 1941-50).
The Lodge Day Nursery was opened by children’s author Nick Butterworth and provides outstanding care in a wonderful setting to children from 3 months to 3 years.
This development at the School would not have been possible without Roy’s generous bequest which will have a positive impact on many future generations of children.
Roy was a long-standing supporter of the Prep School and this was the perfect way to ensure his gift continues to provide care to the youngest members of the Ipswich School community. His legacy will continue to have a positive impact on children in our region for many generations to come.
"My brother and I both attended Ipswich School and loved our time there, and I have been lucky to be involved with the School more recently through the OI Committee. I have seen first-hand the extraordinary work that Ipswich School are doing to allow pupils, regardless of financial background, to benefit from an Ipswich School education. It feels right to leave a legacy so others can enjoy the School and all it has to offer in the future."
Sally Webber (OI 1993-1995)
Changes are coming next year in terms of pensions and inheritance tax so now may be a good time to review your will. Under the 2027 rules, unused pension funds are expected to fall within the scope of Inheritance Tax, which means decisions about how pension assets are used may have a greater impact on the eventual value of an estate. If charitable giving is part of an estate plan, leaving a portion to charity may have implications not only for the amount passing to beneficiaries, but also for the overall Inheritance Tax exposure of the estate. We recommend seeking independent financial or tax advice before implementing any arrangement, to ensure it aligns with your personal circumstances and wider financial planning.
It is strongly advised that professional legal advice be sought in deciding how best to arrange your affairs.
You can complete a Legacy Pledge form online to let us know your intentions.
For more information and to discuss leaving a gift in your will, please contact the Development Office on 01473 408324, or email development@ipswich.school