Legacies are vitally important to the long term future of the GDST. Every gift in every Will, no matter what the size, helps keep our schools at the forefront of education and provides the opportunity of a GDST education to all.
For many, the ability to make donations in their lifetime is limited. Leaving a gift in a Will can provide a more suitable opportunity to make a significant contribution. At the wishes of the donor, legacies can benefit a specific GDST school and can be used to support bursaries, new school facilities or other additional educational opportunities for our girls.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is a registered charity (no 306983) and by leaving a gift in your Will you can also reduce the total tax liability of your estate to your family. All legacies to the GDST are free from capital gains tax and inheritance tax.
If you are considering naming a GDST school in your Will or would like to inform us that you have already done so, you can download the pledge form and send it to the Development Team, or you can contact us by phone or email to discuss your gift. By informing us of your pledge, you will help your school plan for the future, but this does not commit you to a particular course of action.
Download pledge form (PDF 115Kb)
Legacy societies
Some of our GDST schools have created legacy societies to recognise and thank donors for pledging support to the school. By informing us of a gift in your Will you will be able to join the appropriate society and be invited to special events and receptions. Even if your school does not currently have a legacy society, it may do in the future.
- Oxford High School – The Sunflower Circle
- Northampton – The 1878 Society
- Central Newcastle High School – The 1895 Society
- Howells School, Llandaff – The 1860 Society
- The Royal High School, Bath – The Hope Circle
- Sheffield High School – The 1878 Society