Leaving a Legacy to The Royal College of Pathologists
Supporting the future of pathology is a profound way to leave your mark on the profession. By choosing to remember the Royal College of Pathologsts in your will, you can help ensure that our vital work in advancing pathology and patient care continues for generations to come.
Why Legacies Matter
As an independent professional body, the College is funded by membership subscriptions, examination and registration fees, investment income, external grants and charitable donations. Legacies are a particularly meaningful form of support - an enduring expression of commitment to the College's mission and the profession you have served.
A Lasting Gift
A legacy gift, however modest or significant, can have a transformational impact. It allows us to:
- Support education, research, and innovation across pathology disciplines
- Fund future generations of pathologists
- Promote excellennce in training and standards
- Respond flexibly to emerging challenges in healthcare
Every legacy helps sustain and strengthen the work we do in shaping the future of pathology.
Flexible Giving Options
We encourage open legacies - gifts made for the genral purposes of the College - so we can direct support where the need is greatest at the time. However, if you wish, you can specify a restricted legacy, directing your gift to a particular area of our work that you care about most.
Tax Benefits
Gifts to the College are exempt from UK inheritance tax. This means your legacy could reduce or eliminate any potential tax liability from your estate - maximising the value of your gift to the College.
You can add a legacy to an existing will using a simple document called a 'Form of Codicil'. This must be signed in the presence of witnesses who are not College members or their spouses. We recommend seeking advice from a qualified solicitor or professional will-writer to ensure your wishes are properly reflected and all legal requirements are met.
Let Us Know
If you are considering leaving a gift to the College in your will - or have already done so - we would be honoured to hear from you. While not obligatory, informing us of your intentions enables us to thank you appropriately and keep you updated on our work.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Daniel Ross, College Chief Executive, on 020 7451 6789 or email [email protected]