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MIGHTY OAKS Ashville College was founded in 1877 by Alderman Richard Ellis JP and since its establishment over 80,000 pupils have benefitted from an Ashvillian education, from our little Acorns to our Sixth Formers. Ashville College believes in providing pupils with an all-round education, combining academic success with interests and passions beyond the classroom. This education centres around a strong Methodist ethos and traditional values, where pupils have the freedom to discover and explore their individual talents in a safe and caring environment. Pupils are encouraged to grasp the many opportunities available to them during their Ashville journey, leaving the College with wonderful and fulfilling memories that will last a lifetime. grow
A gift in your will Whilst we manage our finances prudently, we recognise the need for additional support from the Ashville community to help us to achieve our goals. Donations to the College make a significant difference and by leaving a gift in your will, you can help to benefit future generations of Ashvillians. How can a gift help? Since 2010, we have invested nearly 10 million into capital projects which have included the opening of a Pre-School and the redevelopment of the Sports Centre and Soothill Hall. However, campus development is ongoing and we have ambitious future plans. We also want to continue to nurture great talent by providing financial bursaries to those children and families who cannot afford the fees or who may be experiencing financial difficulties.
Supporting Ashville College Leaving a gift in your will to Ashville costs nothing in your lifetime but will have an impact for years to come. Previous gifts in wills (large or small) have allowed the College, through both scholarships and bursaries, to provide an Ashville education to those who would not ordinarily be able to afford one. Such bursaries have enabled us to ensure pupils can remain at the College after a major family trauma. Gifts have also supported campus development projects such as funding and enhancing additional buildings and facilities. You may already know which area of the College you would like to support and we will always remain true to your wishes. For example, you could choose to support a gifted child by providing them with a bursary to attend the College or you may have a particular affinity to a department such as music or sport. You may also trust the College to allocate your gift to the area where the need is greatest at that particular time. People choose to give for very different reasons, whether to express gratitude for their time at Ashville, to honour a loved one or to benefit future pupils. Whatever the reason may be, as a benefactor, please be rest assured that your gift will positively shape our pupils lives.
The Ellis Society In 1985, Ashville College established The Ellis Society in honour of our founder and we invite you to become a member of the Society if you pledge to leave the College a gift in your will. We strongly believe that if you choose to support the future of Ashville you should be thanked and honoured in your lifetime so the Society is a way for the College to show its appreciation of your support. Members will be invited to an annual lunch with the Headmaster where you can meet friends and keep up to date with the College s latest news and future plans. We very much hope that you will wish to become a member of this important and worthwhile Society, however, requests for anonymity will be respected. Endowment Fund One long term goal of Ashville College is to establish a protected endowment fund specifically for bursaries which would produce sustainable income to subsidise the fees of those children who would otherwise not be able attend the College. Endowment funds give individuals and families the chance to have lasting impact by making a donation that can generate regular income for the College. We believe a fund of 1.5 million would allow us to generate enough income to fund a 100% bursary into Sixth Form in perpetuity every year....my mother has stayed home and cared for me and my seven other siblings, thus she has been out of employment for many years. Case Study Giovanni Passerello I never thought that I would have to consider leaving Ashville College prematurely, before the end of the Sixth Form. However, when my father unexpectedly passed away when I was 15 and studying for my GCSEs, my mother and I were forced to consider the possibility of sending me elsewhere to school... This left us with no credible or reliable source of income. Though I was already awarded generous scholarships, the Ashville Foundation very kindly funded the 60% shortfall towards my fees. This enabled me to stay at Ashville without having to leave behind the school and friendships that I hold dear and without disrupting my education in the run up to exams. I am extremely grateful that the Foundation has continued to support me all the way through the rest of my time at College, providing me with the stability to continue my education. My school means so much to me and I cannot thank the Ashville family enough for all the wonderful opportunities and experiences that I may have missed out on had the Foundation not made it possible.
Making a will Making a will provides an opportunity to ensure the people you care for are provided for, and that your wishes are followed after you die. It is easy and inexpensive to have a will drafted by a qualified professional and we always advise seeking legal advice at the time of writing or amending your will. If Ashville has been an important part of your life, we would be incredibly grateful if you would consider leaving a gift to the College in your will. Gifts to the College are exempt from Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax (currently 40%) and a further 4% discount on Inheritance Tax will apply when at least 10% or more of the net value of the estate is left to charity.
If you do decide to include Ashville College in your will, there are a number of ways you can do this: Residuary Bequest This involves leaving all, a percentage or the remainder of your estate to Ashville College, after all other gifts, taxes, debts, fees and other charges have been paid. This is a popular method of giving because of its flexible nature as you do not have to specify an amount and the gift is not affected by inflation. Pecuniary Bequest This form of gift allows you to give a specific sum of money to the College. Please be advised that the value of money you specify may decrease over time due to inflation so it is possible to index-link the sum so that it maintains its current-day value. Please consult your solicitor and/or accountant for full details on index-linking. Specific Bequest You can leave a specific personal possession to Ashville College such as jewellery, antiques, land, buildings, works of art or stocks and shares. These possessions would then be excluded from the valuation of your Estate and would not be liable for Inheritance Tax. Reversionary Bequest This can be an attractive form of giving because it allows you to provide for your family during their lifetime but the remainder of your estate (or assets) would revert to Ashville College after their deaths. Conditional Bequest This type of gift provides for the eventuality that if none of your named dependants survive you, your estate will be left to other named beneficiaries such as Ashville College.
Wording for your will The following wording is provided as a guide but we recommend seeking professional legal advice when writing your will. I give to Ashville College, Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP (Registered Charity No: 529577): %/all of the residue of my estate the sum of (amount) free of tax (specific item) for the provision of: bursaries general purposes of the College (a specific purpose) and I declare that the receipt of the Bursar for the time being of the College shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my executors. Recognising your gift Wherever possible, the College would like to acknowledge larger benefactors with naming opportunities which allow you, or a person you choose, to be remembered in perpetuity. Naming opportunities include bursaries, scholarships, prizes, rooms, buildings and sports facilities. If you would like to make an amendment to your existing will you may choose to add a codicil. The Beaumont 1 st XV Rugby Pitch.
Contact us If you have included, or intend to include, Ashville College in your will, we would be very grateful if you could complete the pledge form overleaf and return it to the Development Office. Letting us know you have made a gift in your will helps us to plan for the future of the College and allows us to thank you by inviting you to join the Ellis Society. If you would like more information about including a gift in your will, you can speak in confidence to the Development Director by calling 01423 724889 or please email development@ashville.co.uk The Development Office Ashville College Green Lane Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 9JP
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Pledge form Please tick the appropriate box: I have already included a gift in my will to Ashville College I intend to include a gift in my will to Ashville College We would be grateful if you can please complete this form and return it to the Development Office if you have left, or are considering leaving, a gift to Ashville College in your will. I would like my gift to support the following: Ashville College bursary fund The general purposes of Ashville College For a specific purpose... Name:...... Address:...... Postcode:... Telephone: Mobile:...... Email address:... Signature:... Date:... Additional Information Please complete the following if you are happy to share with us details about your gift: Type of gift: Residuary Pecuniary Specific Reversionary Conditional Tel: 01423 724889 The Ellis Society I would prefer NOT to become a member of The Ellis Society I would like my pledge to remain anonymous Please return your completed pledge form to: The Development Office, Ashville College, Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP Email: development@ashville.co.uk
Here at Ashville College we take your privacy seriously and your personal information will be held securely on our development database. We will not sell your details to any third parties but we may need to pass them to companies such as fulfilment houses and printers, authorised to act on our behalf. I am happy for my data to be used to: Send me College news and updates such as the annual events calendar and Update magazine (for OAs) Contact me about events such as dinners and sporting events Contact me about ways to provide support such as volunteering or to help with future fundraising initiatives Contact me about mentoring/careers opportunities Ensure my record is up to date by allowing you to use public sources such as BT, Royal Mail, and Linkedin We aim to develop long term relationships with the wider Ashville community by keeping you up to date with College news, events and initiatives. If you consent to us contacting you for these purposes, please tick all the applicable boxes below: I am happy to be contacted via: Post (no more than 4 times a year) Telephone (no more than once a year) Email (no more than twice a month) Text message (no more than once a year) If you change your mind about hearing from us, you can stop receiving our communications at any time by emailing development@ashville. co.uk or calling 01423 724889. The Development Office, Ashville College, Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP Registered charity Number: 529577