A Gift of Opportunity Leaving a legacy to the Girls’ Day School Trust
Changing lives
Investing in our future
We seek out and educate the brightest, most deserving
Our alumnae, former staff and friends often choose
girls in an environment in which they are truly able
to remember the GDST in their Will in recognition
to thrive. Our students not only outperform their
of the impact their school had on their lives or the
independent and state sector peers, but a GDST education
lives of those they love. It’s a way to give something
offers so much more than great exam results (although our
back, to say thank you, and to give others the
girls achieve plenty of those). It’s about empowering every
opportunity to benefit from a GDST education.
pupil with the four C’s – confidence, composure, courage
Your legacy can be donated to the benefit of all
and commitment – so they are ready for any challenge the
our schools or for one particular school within
world may throw at them.
our network. You could also choose to support bursaries, scholarships or an area of education
We have a 140-year record of achievement, but we never forget our aim that the largest
about which you feel passionate.
possible number of talented girls should benefit from an excellent GDST education. Legacy gifts from our friends and supporters have already helped change the lives of many girls and I know, with your support, we will be able to continue to invest in the future and set new standards for girls’ education. Helen Fraser CBE,
The GDST Bursary Fund
Chief Executive
We have a proud tradition of providing financial assistance to bright, talented girls. We give more bursaries than any other
Leading girls’ education
independent school provider; we award bursary places of 50% of fees or above to
The GDST has been educating talented, bright young
nearly 730 senior school girls. While we direct
women for over 140 years. Today, we have 20,000 students
a significant portion of our annual income
in our care who will go into the world able to follow
towards bursaries, there are always more girls
whatever path they choose, unconstrained by gender
who could greatly benefit from the education
stereotypes. In doing so, they join our former pupils who
we offer.
make a difference to the world and the people they meet,
Since the abolition of Direct Grants and
and are able to draw continued support from each other via
Assisted Places, we have been fortunate that
the GDST Alumnae Network.
our alumnae, friends and supporters have
We can only achieve the stellar results and exceptional facilities that match our girls’ aspirations because of the generosity and commitment of our alumnae, friends and
helped to meet this shortfall by giving to the GDST Bursary Fund. This fund is an investment in future generations of GDST girls and gifts can be for the GDST Bursary Fund as a whole or
supporters. While we fund many bursaries every year from
directed to a particular school. Gifts will ensure
our income, demand always exceeds supply and legacies are
that we are able to guarantee more bursaries
a vital source of support for our bursary programme.
for future generations.
“My time at Sheffield High School was truly the “I would never have come to Howell’s without
happiest of my life. The opportunities available to
a scholarship. I will be forever grateful to
me and my peers were endless. Without any form
those who funded my education and gave me
of bursary support, I and many others would have
opportunities that I could never otherwise have
had our prospects severely stifled.
had. I am very glad that I can now help to give
Needless to say, attending a GDST school has not
the same opportunity to others by supporting
only allowed me to aspire, but to realise that these
Howell’s School in my Will.”
aspirations are not just fantasies, but possibilities.
Cathryn McGahey,
My field is politics. Without the unceasing support
Howell’s School, Llandaff, 1985
of my politics department and supervisors, my dreams would have been just that – dreams. Instead, I am on one of the most prestigious politics courses in the country with a Westminster internship. All thanks to the GDST.” Dehenna Davison, Sheffield High School, 2011 University of Hull student
“Peggy Guillou loved to share her passion for music. Her family left a wonderful gift to Croydon High School that now funds free violin and cello lessons “Miss Jeacock was passionate that all
for all Year 3 girls in the Junior School. Group music
girls should be able to benefit from
lessons are more fun for most seven-year-olds. They
the sort of education she received
learn from each other as well as from the teacher
and left a share of her estate so it
and the collective sound is usually more pleasing
could be used to support girls who
in the early stages. What is also significant is the
might not otherwise be able to have
rise in the number of girls who choose to continue
the benefits of a GDST education at
with instrumental lessons. We hope this would have
Ipswich High School for Girls.”
delighted Peggy.”
David Jeacock,
Alison Cordingley,
Nephew of Miss Hilda Jeacock
Head of Croydon High Junior School
Ipswich High School for Girls, 1932
How can I leave a gift in my Will? Keeping in touch
If you are considering leaving a gift in your
All legacies are exempt from inheritance tax
Will and would like to discuss your intentions
and if you leave over 10% of your estate to
you can either contact us at the GDST or
charity it can reduce the level of inheritance
the school you might like to support. We
tax paid on your estate.
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You only need to include in your Will our
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will be happy to talk about your options for giving and, if you would like to do so, we can arrange a visit to your school.
charity name (Girls’ Day School Trust),
mention if you would like your gift to benefit
pecuniary (set sum), or a particular item
a particular area, such as bursaries, or a
(stocks and shares or items of value). While,
certain school. If you already have a Will, in
of course, you should first think about your
most cases you can make a simple addition or
personal circumstances and providing for
amendment with a Codicil.
great way to ensure that your generous intentions will not be eroded over time. Every legacy gift makes a difference, no matter
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registered charity number (306983) and
You can leave a residuary (share of estate),
those you care about, a residuary gift is a
Please complete and return the form to the address below
Postcode.................................................................................................................................................... Telephone.................................................................................................................................................. Email.......................................................................................................................................................... Affiliation with the GDST or a GDST school (please include years of attendance if appropriate)...................................................................................
We always recommend that you seek the advice of a solicitor before drafting a new Will or changing an existing Will.
what the size.
Keeping in touch It is entirely up to you if you wish to let us know about your intentions, but it will give us the opportunity to thank you and keep you informed of our work and developments at your school. Just return the attached reply form. You may of course change your mind and should not feel obliged to let us know.
................................................................................................................................................................... I have included a gift to the GDST or a GDST school in my Will (please specify which school/s) ................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... {{ I have thought about leaving a legacy gift to the GDST or a GDST school and would like to discuss further in confidence {{ I would like to donate now to the GDST. Please send me some more information on how to make a gift Thank you for supporting the Girls’ Day School Trust
Please send your completed form to;
Legacies are vital for the future of our schools. Whatever the size of your gift there’s no doubt it will have a positive impact on our girls.
Janice Larden-Price, Development Manager Girls’ Day School Trust, 100 Rochester Row London, SW1P 1JP Or call on 020 7393 6607 or email j.larden-price@wes.gdst.net The Girls’ Day School Trust, a limited company registered in England No. 6400 Registered Charity No. 306983. Registered Office: 100 Rochester Row, London, SW1P 1JP
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