Leaving a legacy to St Paul's makes it possible for girls to maximise their potential through an education of all-round excellence. Many of our former students have become leaders in all manner of fields. Remembering St Paul's in a bequest will help the school of tomorrow to pass on its gifts to talented girls of all backgrounds.

There are many ways to support St Paul's Girls' School in your will. You can leave an exact sum of money (a pecuniary bequest), the balance of your estate (a residuary bequest), some particular possessions (a specific bequest), a gift to pass to us after another named recipient has enjoyed the income during their lifetime (a reversionary bequest) or a gift to pass to us if none of your named beneficiaries survive you (a conditional bequest). If you've already made a will, you can add a bequest to us by making a codicil with the help of your solicitor. 

My years at St Paul's gave me the confidence and desire to learn and to work. Now I can give back, thanks to the fruits of those labours.

St Paul's Girls' School is a registered charity, so bequests aren't liable to inheritance tax. If you leave the tax-free portion of your estate to relatives and friends and leave the balance to charity, the entire estate effectively becomes tax free. We can acknowledge legacies by dedicating a room or bursary in your name – or, equally, we understand some people prefer to remain anonymous.

If you do decide to leave a gift to St Paul's in your will, for planning purposes we'd find it helpful if you let us know. We'll treat all your information in the strictest confidence and there are no legally binding obligations, because you can change your will at any time.

It's very important to make sure wills are written accurately. If you'd like to remember us in your will, you can adapt this wording to suit the type of gift you wish to leave us.

"I give free of tax to St Paul's Girls' School (charity registration number 1119613) the sum of £xxxxxx (xxxx pounds) or the whole [or x per cent share] of my residuary Estate for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of the business director or other proper officer shall be sufficient discharge therefore."