A gift in your will to the ICAS Foundation costs you nothing today. But for future students from low-income backgrounds, it could mean everything – the support they need to access and succeed in accountancy.

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An Invitation from Our Chair of Trustees

Norman Murray asked his fellow Past Presidents to make a pledge. 

This summer, Norman Murray CBE CA FRSE – ICAS President 2006–2007 and Chair of the ICAS Foundation's Board of Trustees – invited his fellow Past Presidents to join him in making a legacy pledge to the Foundation. Today, he's inviting you to do the same.

Join Norman and the profession's Past Presidents

Why Leave a Legacy?

Your values, written into the future of the profession.

A legacy gift is a way of saying: I want this profession to be more open, more diverse, and more equitable – even after I'm gone. That's why so many of the people who support the ICAS Foundation are chartered accountants who care deeply about the profession they've spent their careers in.

Legacy gifts are one of the most powerful ways a charity can build long-term financial security, because they let us plan ahead with confidence, committing bursary support to students who need it and knowing the funding will be there.

You don't need to be wealthy to leave a meaningful legacy. A residuary gift – a percentage of what's left in your estate after other bequests – means your gift grows with your estate and is never too much or too little.

Types of Legacy Gift

• Residuary gift – a percentage of your estate after other bequests. Flexible and future-proof.
• Pecuniary gift – a fixed sum of money. Simple and clear.Specific gift – a particular asset, such as shares or property.
• Reversionary gift – left to a spouse or partner first, then to the Foundation.

If you already have a will, a simple codicil can add a legacy gift without rewriting the whole document. Your solicitor can help.

You're in Good Company

Chartered accountants who've already made the same decision.

Among those who have already pledged a legacy gift: Jann Brown CA, Alison Cornwell CA, Geraldine Gammell CA, Inverdeer Singh Hothi CA, Lt Col Grenville Johnston CVO OBE OStJ TD CA, Ken McHattie CA, Mike McKeon CA, Alexander Manson DL CA, Norman Murray CBE CA FRSE, Jim Pettigrew CA, Bruce Pritchard CA, David Spence CA, and Sir David Tweedie CVO CA FRSE – along with others who prefer to remain anonymous.

How to Start the Conversation

No pressure. No commitment. Just a conversation.

If you're thinking about a legacy gift, we'd love to talk. We can tell you more about how legacy gifts are used, what a gift in your will might mean for future students, and answer any questions you have – in complete confidence.

You don't need to have made any decisions before you get in touch. Many people find it helpful to have an informal conversation first, before speaking to their solicitor.

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Ready to Join Norman and Fellow CAs

A legacy gift could help support students for generations to come. Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation.

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