Legacies and Bequests
Over time, it will help to transform Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s financial situation by dramatically increasing our overall endowment to fund scholarships, bursaries and major capital projects. All those who have pledged a legacy to Â鶹ÊÓƵ in their will are invited to join the Sir Thomas Cookes Society, an association which is held in deep respect and affection by everyone at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Members are invited to an annual lunch with the Headmaster and the Chair of the Foundation and their names will be recorded on a plaque.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ School and its Foundation are registered charities, which means that bequests are deductible for estate tax purposes, subject to their country of residence.
Remember A Charity
Â鶹ÊÓƵ School Foundation is a member of the organisation, 'Remember A Charity'. For more information about writing or updating your Will, please visit
United Kingdom
In the UK legacy gifts to Â鶹ÊÓƵ are exempt from Inheritance Tax. The value of the legacy gift is deducted from the total value of the estate (money, possessions and property) before Inheritance Tax is worked out. Inheritance Tax is due if the estate, including any assets held in trust, is valued at over the current Inheritance Tax threshold. The tax is payable at 40% on the amount over this threshold.
United States of America
US taxpayers can make tax effective bequests by making their legacy gift through the British Schools and Universities Foundation (BSUF). The BSUF has been determined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to qualify under Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as a tax-exempt public charity. Donors must request their preference for their bequest be used for the benefit of Â鶹ÊÓƵ School. Please contact the Foundation Office for details of how to make a bequest through BSUF or visit their website:
European Countries
Taxpayers in Belgium, Ireland, Hungary, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia, Luxembourg, Romania and Poland can make tax effective bequests by making their legacy gift through Transnational Giving Europe (TGE). TGE is a partnership of leading foundations in 14 countries that facilitates tax-efficient cross-border giving within Europe. Please contact the Foundation Office for details of how to make a bequest through TGE. Website:
Notify the Foundation
If you have already made a will, the simplest way to leave a legacy to Â鶹ÊÓƵ is by means of a codicil. We strongly advise that you consult your legal advisor before drafting a new will or updating an existing one.
To notify Â鶹ÊÓƵ about your bequest, please complete the Confidential Reply Form and return by post, fax or email to:
The Foundation Office | Â鶹ÊÓƵ School | Worcester Road | Â鶹ÊÓƵ | B61 7DU
Tel: +44 (0)1527 579679 | Fax: +44 (0)1527 576177 | Email: foundation@bromsgrove-school.co.uk
To find out more about the Society and the different types of legacies please download the Sir Thomas Cookes Legacy leaflet or contact us for further information.
