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The generosity of staff, alumni and friends over the years has helped enormously in making Sussex one of the UK's leading research and teaching institutions. Now the University is launching a new legacies programme to build on that generosity.
"Leaving a gift in one's will is often a simple and cost effective way for individuals to make a larger gift to Sussex than would normally be possible in their lifetime," explains Maxine Peel-Yates, Legacies Development Officer. "It's an enduring way to make a real difference to the lives of many new generations of Sussex academics and students."
The hope is that increased financial support from lifetime and legacy gifts will help the University to look and plan ahead with greater confidence.
Audrey Gates (pictured) is currently undertaking postgraduate research in life history and has decided to leave a gift in her will. As Audrey says, "I've decided to leave a legacy to Sussex because I feel its work is life enhancing. I shall be happy knowing that my bequest will help another older disabled student to enjoy the pleasures of research."
And as charities (including the University of Sussex) are exempt from Inheritance Tax, there's a financial benefit: leaving a legacy to charity reduces the benefactor's liability to Inheritance Tax.
For further information about wills and legacies and/or to request a brochure with information on leaving a legacy to Sussex, call Development and Alumni Relations on ext. 8258.