Will Power

A Legacy for Lancing

Legacies are making a real impact on the Foundationers Campaign as they have already provided one fifth of the funding for the 22 young people in the programme today and will be fundamental to its continuing success. The school’s commitment to offer an additional 40 bursaries by 2027 is a priority. These are ambitious targets that need long-term financial support. All of us connected with the College have undoubtedly benefited from the generosity of previous Lancing benefactors. Philanthropy is often a continuing process, passing from one generation to another. Leaving a legacy to the College is an excellent way to ensure that Lancing’s educational mission can continue for the benefit of future generations. The Foundationers programme has a vital role to play in supporting this group and all of us at Lancing feel a responsibility to maintaining its position at the centre of the school’s mission and educational philosophy.

Since the re-launch of the 1848 Legacy Society in 2014 the Foundation has currently £5m pledged in legacies; 20% of this figure is for the Foundationers Campaign. One of the reasons why OLs support us is because they can see our bursary programme has social purpose at its heart. The importance of gifts in Wills for Lancing has never been more apparent and giving a gift in your Will can be one of the most life-affirming actions an individual can do. Dr Irene Campbell, member of the 1848 Legacy Society ‘There is no pain in philanthropy. Indeed, even the smallest of legacies can create a feeling of wellbeing in the giver. But even more importantly, it will change the life of the recipient. Everyone is a winner. It’s worth thinking about.’

Charles Anson CVO (Olds 1957–1961), Patron of the 1848 Legacy Society ‘Many of us have had the advantage of a Lancing education and enjoyed the atmosphere and stimulation of this distinguished school in its incomparable setting on the Sussex Downs. I would like to encourage you to consider how you might help future generations to enjoy the sort of experience you had at school. Lancing’s success will depend in part on attracting children from a wide variety of backgrounds. This enriches the school and the values it stands for in the 21st century. This is precisely the area in which legacies can be a game changer. Please consider making a legacy to the College and helping the young people who will need us most in the future.’