W E L C O M E
Legacies have made Sherborne what it is today and will make it what it can be tomorrow. You are part of the School’s history and you can be part of its future, too.
A legacy from a former teacher, Donald Eperson, founded a 100% bursary whist an OS recently funded an endowment to support deserving pupils in perpetuity. In every case, the bursaries that these and other legacies enabled have given boys the chance to come to Sherborne.
Others have chosen to help the School develop its facilities, including the library, improving the boarding houses or asking us to make the most effective use of the funds we are given.
It is my hope that the deep connection and pride which many OS and parents feel towards the School will motivate you to support future generations of Shirburnians.
I share with our boys a deep sense of gratitude to everyone who has responded so generously to our past legacy appeals. I hope we can inspire you to join us and thus make a difference to the future of Sherborne.
Finally, I would like to thank you for believing, as I do, in the transformative power of education and for giving us the opportunity to change lives.
Headmaster and Chief Executive
C H A N G I N G L I V E S
T H E P O W E R O F B U R S A R I E S
Leaving a legacy to support bursaries at Sherbor ne will change the lives of future generations. A bursary is a profound way to shape the future and transfor m the life opportunities for young people. Imagine the impact of your gift echoing through the corridors and classrooms of Sherbor ne empowering young people who would not otherwise have had the chance to come to this School.
By supporting a bursary, you open doors to Sherborne’s exceptional breadth of education for deserving individuals, irrespective of their background or financial circumstances. Your legacy becomes a beacon of hope, lighting the path for young minds to flourish and realise their full potential.
As you consider the legacy you wish to leave behind, please consider the transformative power of education.
O T T O K A R D E N H A M (m 23)
As an Academic scholar and bursary recipient I got involved in so many aspects of the school. As a young boy, I adopted an Orangutan in Borneo. I developed this interest by undertaking an EPQ at Sherborne which allowed me to research orangutan conservation in greater detail. I was able to get a greater grasp and understanding of topics of Zoology and Natural Sciences that I will study at university (Leeds) from October 2024.
Sherborne allowed me to gain an incredible education with the pathway to many exciting things. I am very proud to be an Old Shirburnian.
Starting at Sherborne in 2018 as a bursary recipient and academic scholar was an incredible opportunity. I got involved from 3rd form in Model United Nations (MUN), an international society, which has enriched my knowledge of current affairs and international relations. Its universal appeal provided me with avenues to new experiences. The MUN helped me build both confidence and communication skills, this translated into presenting school assemblies about the work of the MUN.
While I grow in my studies, I know my time at Sherborne will aid me in my future achievements and my aspiration to be called to the Bar.
Personally a bursary was transformative and has afforded for me incredible opportunities which I am forever grateful.
T R A N S F O R M I N G
T H E S C H O O L
Change in a school like Sherborne is a constant process. We are, by one measure, the 8th oldest school in the world and this a testament to our ability to change and adapt. Staying at the forefront of education means developing our buildings as well as our students and teachers.
Legacies have underpinned all our major developments since our foundation and will be vital to ensure we can continue to provide a world leading education in the future. We have come a long way from our original focus on Latin and Greek and we will need to keep developing and evolving as societal needs change.
“Sherborne was a ‘Tough gig’ in some respects in the 1960’s. It gave me a passion for sport and music which have been foundation stones throughout my life, along with resilience, a good education and many other invisible advantages which set me up for life. Beyond that at a time when my family life was somewhat ‘fragmented’ Sherborne provided me with a rock of stability without which my teenage years could have been pretty miserable at times. Since then, my sons have both benefitted from Sherborne and from generous scholarships. The very least I can do is repay the school by leaving a legacy at the end of my life.
LT G E N D A V I D L E A K E Y (b 70)
The school provided an environment which had a hugely beneficial impact on my selfconfidence and enabled me to thrive and become a person that, I hope, has made a positive difference to the people and communities I have come into contact with. I am keen to ensure that Sherborne can continue to provide the supportive environment which enables people to reach their potential and have a positive impact on society. By joining the Bow Society and providing for a legacy I hope future generations of Shirburnians will continue to make a difference. R I C H A R D M I L L E R (f 80) B O W S O C I E T Y C H A I R
J O I N T H E B O W S O C I E T Y
The Bow Society was established in 1998 as a way of saying thank you to those who intend to leave Sherborne School a gift in their will. Members of the society will have their name recognised in the annual philanthropy report.
If you decide you would like to leave a legacy to Sherborne or indeed have already mentioned the School in your will please let us know. This does not bind you in any way, but it does give us the opportunity to invite you to become a member of the Bow Society and, most importantly, to thank you.
A B O U T T H E
B O W S O C I E T Y
O U R R O O T S
The Bow Society was named in memory of Charles and Louisa Bow, the Sherborne coal merchants who so generously chose to leave their home and land to Sherborne. Their transformational gift was inspired by the great politeness they experienced over 50 years whilst delivering coal to School houses and appreciating that boys at Sherborne treat everyone with the same respect and courtesy.
Charles Bow delivering his coal by horse power
L E G A C I E S A R E O N E O F
T H E G R E AT E S T W A Y S T O
S U P P O R T S H E R B O R N E
There are four main types of legacy which you can pledge to your charity or charities of choice –your solicitor can advise you which one is best for you.
A Pecuniary Legacy
This is a specific amount of money declared in your Will. It can be linked if you wish to the Retail Prices Index so that it is protected from inflation.
A Specific Legacy
You may wish to leave a specific item such as property, stocks and shares, or an item of jewellery.
A Residuary Legacy
This is the ‘residue’ of your estate after all other bequests are made.
A Reversionary Legacy
This gift has the advantage of providing for your family first and then benefiting the School. When the original beneficiary dies, the gift in your Will reverts to Sherborne.
