Support your OWA

 

​We recognise that Friends of the School , particularly Old Westcliffians may feel that they would like to ‘give something back’ to the School and that this is not always easy during one’s lifetime. Leaving a legacy to WHSB in your will is a way of supporting the School after you have left us.

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Legacies are usually unrestricted gifts, allowing the School to support current priorities; however, we will always try to meet a donor’s wishes if they have a specific area of interest in the School. Current priorities include refurbishment of aged sporting facilities, investment in outdoor seating & shelter facilities, and continued support of enriching extra-curricular activities. Longer term areas for development concern theatre and stage facilities to support the School’s excellent Music & Drama activities. 

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The 1920 Society has been established as a means by which we can thank, during their lifetime, those who have left a gift in their will to the School. By confirming to the Headmaster that you have made a bequest to the School, you will automatically become a member of The 1920 Society.

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Members will receive a special gift bearing the School and 1920 logo, and may also receive invitations to School events.

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A gift in your will can be a simple way of making a significant donation to the School that is unaffordable during one’s lifetime, and one which allows many people to make a meaningful contribution to future generations of WHSB students.

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Making a bequest is simple: it can be included in a new will or added as a codicil to an existing will.

We recommend that you obtain legal advice before deciding to include a legacy in your will, or adding a codicil to an existing will, to ensure your interests are protected and your wishes recorded accurately.

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We understand that leaving a legacy is a private matter but if you feel able to inform us of your intention it would help the School plan for the future. Publicity around your legacy can range from entirely unannounced to full details published; there may be some benefit to the School in publicising the existence of legacies but any publicity would be in line with your own wishes. 

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The Legacy Declaration Form below enables you to submit your intention to include a legacy to Westcliff High School for Boys in your will.

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The form is merely a statement of intention, it does not legally commit you. It will be treated in the strictest confidence, and if you wish to remain anonymous please let us know.

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Contact: Stephen Rothon, Director of Finance and Accounting, rothons@whsb.essex.sch.uk