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YOUR LEGACY
HARROW'S FUTURE

We recognise that leaving a legacy to Harrow is a lasting act of heartfelt loyalty, ensuring future generations of Harrovians thrive.

The Edward Bowen Society recognises those who have pledged a gift in their Will, inviting them to exclusive events and celebrating their generosity during their lifetime.

Should you decide to leave a legacy to Harrow, you will be invited to become a member to help secure Harrow’s future, join a dedicated community, and help build a lasting culture of philanthropy.

On receipt of the eventual bequest your family will be invited to a memorial tree planting ceremony. Your name will also be recorded in the Harrow Tree Book.

Your support will
  • provide life-changing support to talented boys in need of financial assistance 
  • enable the creation of state-of-the-art facilities and funding of capital projects 
  • help establish a permanent endowment for future generations of Harrovians 
  • help preserve the School’s key buildings and heritage 
I have chosen to leave a legacy to Harrow because I want to help boys, whose families might otherwise find the fees beyond them, to have the opportunity to receive the first-class education that Harrow gave me."

Prof David London 

(Newlands 19462)

How to leave a legacy

Let us know your plans, this is not a requirement but does help us with our long term financial planning.

If you have already made your Will but now wish to include Harrow, you can use our sample Codicil form or one that your Solicitor advises.

In all instances, we advise consultation with your legal advisor when drawing up or revising your Will.

 

CHANGE A LIFE THROUGH YOUR LEGACY

In the case of bequests for bursary awards, the preference is to invest the proceeds in the School’s annual Foundation Awards, a minimum 90% fee award to talented candidates from disadvantaged families. These Awards are managed as part of the permanent endowment investment fund.

BEQUESTS TO HARROW SCHOOL ARE EXEMPT FROM INHERITANCE TAX

As a charity recognised by HMRC, all legacies at the current time to the School are free from Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax. By choosing to make a gift in this way you may reduce the total tax liability of your estate to your family.

If your estate is worth over £325,000 and, if you leave a minimum of 10% of your estate to charity, the tax due may be paid at a reduced rated of 36% instead of 40% on the balance of your estate.
 

Types of legacy

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