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Ways to
“I was very aware of the generosity of spirit
that the school gave all its pupils and especially
donate
a humanistic approach to those who struggled
in life in any condition, whether in health,
financial resources, education, family support The generous financial support of the
etc. I think this may have been the most Heriot's community keeps the Foundation
alive.
important lesson I took from Heriots.”
Donations to Foundation400, supporting
Niall Kirkwood (1970), Foundationer, children who have lost a parent can be
Professor and Associate Dean – Harvard University made in a range of ways:
Regular gift – a monthly, quarterly or
annual donation via a standing order
from your bank
One-off gift – a one-off gift at any
time made by cash, card, cheque or
CAF voucher
Stocks and shares – donate stocks and
shares to our endowment investment
portfolio
Legacy – leave a gift in your will.
This can be a cash gift, specific assets
or a percentage of your estate
Boost your donation
To make your gift go even further, at
no additional cost to you, you can boost
your donation through these options:
Gift Aid – If you are a UK tax payer,
Gift Aid can increase your donation by
25%. £100 becomes £125. You just
need to complete a Gift Aid Declaration
Form (available from the Development
Office) and then Gift Aid can be claimed
on all your donations at no additional
cost to you.
Give As You Earn – GAYE donations
are made before tax, so cost you less.
A £20 donation for Standard Rate tax
payers will cost £16, for Higher Rate
tax payers this would cost £12. The
remaining money would have been
paid by you in tax but instead is donated
to charity. You can discuss GAYE options
with your employer.
If you would like further information about
ways to support The Foundation, please
contact the Development Office on
0131 221 6716. Alex, Catherine and Anne
would be delighted to speak with you.
Foundation400 5 year report
