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Your gift, your impact

Making a will is a time for reflection about your personal legacy. Including a gift to Durham in your will is a celebration of an institution you treasure and the people you have encountered here.  From scholarships to sports teams, your gift will mean a lot to the next generation.

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University student
Donations and support such as this, especially for local students, are invaluable not only to the student, but the community and mix of students. I am more grateful than I can explain as this has enabled my experience to be amazing.
Sophie Chapman
Legacy funded scholarship recipient

The impact of a legacy gift

Learn about the impact gifts in wills have on our students, our research, and much more.

Read the stories behind our legacy gifts

Growing our scholarship offering

Read the stories behind gifts to support Durham's next generation of scholars.
Scholarships

Furthering research

Read the stories behind gifts to further academic discovery.
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Giving to our collections

Read the stories behind the gift of a treasured object.
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Find out more about how to leave a gift in your will.

Read the stories behind our legacy gifts

Giving to our community

Read the stories behind gifts to inspire public engagement.
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Supporting college life

Read the stories behind gifts to our colleges.
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Enriching student experience

Read the stories behind gifts to our clubs.
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Find out more about how to leave a gift in your will.

How and what to donate

Choose what to donate, the types of legacy gifts you can leave and the tax benefits of giving.  

Where can I direct my legacy?

We are pleased to accept gifts of any value. When considering how to direct your legacy, some people find it helpful to consider what could be achieved with it.
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Types of legacy gift

If you intend to donate a specific item, it can be useful, and can enrich the gift, if we know the story behind it and what it means to you.

Legal advice and wording

We advise that you speak to a qualified legal professional, who will help you to word your will.
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Tax benefits

By putting a gift in your will to us, you could pay less tax on your UK estate. Some other non-UK jurisdictions, also offer relief on charity gifts.
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In memory

Making a donation to a cause or institution in memory of a loved one can mean a great deal.
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Our colleges

Connect with our colleges.
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