A gift in your will is one of the most enduring ways to support St John’s. Legacy gifts help ensure that future students can benefit from the same welcoming community, opportunities and sense of belonging that have shaped generations of Johnians.
Making a will is an opportunity to reflect on the difference you would like to make in the future. By remembering St John’s in your will, you can help strengthen the College for generations to come.
The most valuable gifts are unrestricted, allowing the College to direct support where it is needed most. However, if there is a particular aspect of College life that has special meaning for you, we would be pleased to discuss your wishes. Legacy gifts can support scholarships, the College estate, research, student opportunities and many other areas of College life.
Find out more about the different ways your gift could make a difference.
St John’s College is incredibly special to us. It’s where we met, made some of our best friends, lived in such a quirky historical building in a most beautiful city and experienced life in a way we never had before.
College is an integral part of our relationship and we had such an amazing time there. It is 46 years since we graduated and we just love keeping in touch with what is going on and visiting whenever we can.
Our children know how special college is to us and understand why we want to leave a legacy to St John’s, to enable future students to have the experience that shaped us.
Richard & Anne
Class of 1977
If you are considering leaving a gift to St John’s in your will, or have already done so, we would be delighted to hear from you. While there is no obligation to let us know, understanding your wishes helps us plan for the future and gives us the opportunity to thank you personally.
If you would like to discuss leaving a legacy or request further information, please contact Kathrine Walker on [email protected].
Official title: St John’s College, Durham
Charity number: 1141701
Registered address: St John’s College, 3 South Bailey, Durham DH1 3RJ
If you are making or updating your will, your solicitor will be able to advise you on the different ways of leaving a gift. You can also find independent guidance below.
If you are considering leaving a gift to St John’s or would simply like to find out more, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Dr Kathrine Walker, Alumni & Communications Officer
Email: [email protected]
Reception: +44 (0)1913343500
St John’s College
3 South Bailey
Durham
DH1 3RJ
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