Leaving a gift in your will offers you a unique opportunity to leave a meaningful and enduring impact on the future of St John’s College School. By thoughtfully including the school in your estate planning, you contribute to a foundation that will support and enhance the educational experiences of countless students for generations to come. 

Your legacy gift helps ensure that future generations will have access to exceptional education and a wealth of opportunities that empower them to thrive academically, socially, and personally. These gifts are not merely financial contributions; they serve as a profound testament to your commitment to the school’s mission and values, enriching the lives of students and staff alike.

Tax Benefits

St John’s College School is a registered charity (no. 1194790), which means that there are financial benefits to leaving a legacy to us. By remembering the School in your will, you can reduce the taxable value of your assets. This reduces the amount of inheritance tax (IHT) payable on your estate. If you leave at least 10% of your estate to charity in the UK, your estate can take advantage of a reduced rate in IHT, from its current level of 40% to 36%. Gifts may be in the form of money, property or other valuables.

Wording Your Existing Will

We suggest you use the following wording when donating to St John’s in your will:

"I give to St John's College School charity no. 1194790 [the residue] / [% of the residue] of my estate [or] [the sum of £x] free of tax as permanent endowment for the general purposes of the School. I declare that the receipt of the Bursar for the time being of the School shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my Executors."

If you do plan on including us in an existing Will then please let us know by contacting our Development Director on rpaterson@sjcs.co.uk