A Legacy of Education
Leaving a gift in your will to Friends of Ibba Girls School (FIGS) can enable education at Ibba Girls Boarding School (IGBS) for some of the world’s most vulnerable and marginalised girls. It’s a way to weave your values into the future, creating a legacy of hope, opportunity, and transformation that will ripple through generations. Empowered by good quality education, these young women will lead vital development across South Sudan for years to come.
By leaving a gift in your will, you are not only supporting education—you are changing lives and shaping futures. Your legacy will live on in the confidence of a young girl who finds her voice, in the success of a graduate who gives back to her community, and in the progress of a nation lifted by empowered women.
There are two options for including FIGS in your will – as a percentage (a ‘residuary gift’) or as a fixed amount (a ‘pecuniary gift’). You can also ask for donations (‘in memoriam’) from your friends and family, a commonly chosen alternative to flowers. Below you can find example texts to consider with your solicitor.
Imagine the impact of your kindness lasting for generations—your legacy inspiring young women in South Sudan to learn, lead, and lift their communities. A gift in your will is more than a donation; it’s a lasting testament to your belief in the power of education.
There can also be a tax benefit from leaving a legacy to charity, as charitable donations are taken off before inheritance tax is calculated. In some cases, this can mean you leave more to your other beneficiaries. (Please note that we are not qualified to give legal or financial advice; talk to your solicitor if you would like to learn more about the details and what it might mean in your circumstances.)
If you would like to let us know about your intentions, then please drop an email to [email protected].
Here are details of those two options for leaving a legacy to FIGS:
Residuary Gift
‘I give XX% of my estate to Friends of Ibba Girls School of 6 Ashwood, East Harptree, Bristol, BS40 6BW, registered charity number 1146220, for its charitable purposes, and I further direct that the receipt of the Honorary Treasurer or other proper officer of Friends of Ibba Girls’ School for the time being shall be a full and sufficient discharge for the said legacy.’
Pecuniary Gift
‘I give £XX to Friends of Ibba Girls School of 6 Ashwood, East Harptree, Bristol, BS40 6BW, registered charity number 1146220, for its charitable purposes, and I further direct that the receipt of the Honorary Treasurer or other proper officer of Friends of Ibba Girls School for the time being shall be a full and sufficient discharge for the said legacy.’
In Memoriam
You might also like to ask for charitable donations in your memory, for example as an alternative to flowers in your funeral plan, or by asking your loved ones to share charity literature at your funeral service. If you are considering this, talk to your family or ask your solicitor about including a request in your will.
