Leaving a legacy
For over 140 years, Brighton Grammar has been inspiring boys to be the best they can be.
But what makes BGS truly exceptional is supporters like you. It is remarkable to see what has been achieved through the generous support of previous generations of Old Boys, parents and friends through gifts in Wills to BGS.
A Legacy Story: Michael Talbot (OB 1965)
From investing in Scholarships that seed opportunity, to investing in our world-class learning facilities that help grow potential in our future leaders, to funding our student wellbeing programs, bequests of every size define what is possible for the next generation of BGS boys.
Even leaving just 2% of your estate to the School you love can make an incredible impact, supporting the long-term growth of Brighton Grammar. A bequest is the easiest and best way to make a meaningful contribution to the School without affecting your current financial circumstances.
BGS is honoured to have played an important role in your life’s journey and we invite you to discuss your legacy gift with our Sequamur Society Manager.
To have a confidential discussion on leaving a gift in your Will, please contact Nickie Warton, Sequamur Society Manager on 03 8591 2274 or at nwarton@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au
Ways of directing your bequest
You can direct your gift to an area that you are most passionate about, including:
Scholarship Fund
Leaving a bequest to our Scholarship Fund is life-changing for worthy and talented boys who otherwise would not be able to attend BGS. Your bequest not only transforms the lives of future BGS scholarship boys but also enriches the diversity of the School.
Expressions of thanks from our scholarship recipients:
“The Scholarship Fund is a great way to help the School grow by fostering its academic and sporting achievements, broadening its musical and artistic horizons, and culturally enriching each boy’s experiences.” Richard Bowen (OB 1987).
“My BGS scholarship changed my life. As well as wonderful experiences, it gave me the opportunity to enter a world that otherwise would have been closed off to me. Put simply, my scholarship has given me the best chance of success and for that I will be forever grateful.” Michael Afanassiev, Lawyer (OB 2013).
Building Fund
Since its inception in 1882, Brighton Grammar School has been determined to provide our boys and teachers with the best possible learning environments. Recently, the School has benefited from the philanthropic support of our community enabling the construction of the Secondary School Library Resource Building, the Urwin Learning Centre, the Wellbeing Centre, and Annandale.
Including the Building Fund in your Will continues Dr Crowther’s proud resolve and enables the School to confidently plan for the future. Your support guarantees that future.
Early in 2020 the School embarked on its most ambitious project, the building of our Centre for Science, Creativity and Entrepreneurship – for BGS boys, this is their future and your opportunity to share in that future.
Other ways of directing your bequest
There are many options available to you such as leaving your bequest to a specific sporting, academic or cultural activity.
Recently bequests have been left specifically to enhance Drama and Music, whilst a former First VIII oarsman has left his bequest to Rowing. Other specific bequests have been to provide scholarships for indigenous boys, for boys from single parent families, or boys with disabilities. Others have left it up to the School to choose an area of most need.
The School acknowledges your generosity and your right to direct your bequest to an area of your particular interest.
Establishing an Endowment
To establish an Endowment named in your memory or in the memory of a loved one, your bequest is invested under the umbrella of the Brighton Grammar School Endowment Fund. The capital remains untouched in perpetuity and the interest will fund the pre-designated purpose of your choice.
Depending on the specific terms of your Will, your gift will be disbursed in keeping with your wishes, and will be held in the School’s Endowment Fund to provide long-term capital growth as well as a stable annual income stream in perpetuity. The principal and the interest will be directed solely to the specific terms of your will and will not be utilised for any other purpose.
Monies received are invested with professional fund managers by the Fund’s investment sub-committee. While your gift will be directed according to your wishes, it is important to note that investment decisions are at the discretion of the School.
Your Invitation to join the Sequamur Society
The Sequamur Society holds a special place in the life of Brighton Grammar – a growing group of people who care for the School, its heritage and its future development. With over 100 members, the Society is a wonderful mix of Old Boys, past and present parents, and present and former staff and we express our sincere thanks to those who have supported BGS through their Estate planning.
Tino Marget (OB 1968) father of Luke (OB 1995) and Tim (OB 1993)
“It has been so encouraging to see the School’s development in recent years brought about by the generous financial support of past and current parents, Old Boys and others. I know that similar support will always be needed to further enhance the educational experiences of our boys. With our support, Brighton Grammar will continue to prosper into the future.”
Notifying BGS if you plan to leave a gift in your Will offers us the wonderful opportunity to acknowledge your support during your lifetime and to keep you up to date on BGS activities.
We also welcome and respect gifts made anonymously.
We appreciate that choosing to leave a gift in your Will requires planning and consideration. We hope the below information is helpful in making your decision:
Every generation leaves an important legacy for the next. What’s yours?
To have a confidential discussion on leaving a gift in your Will, please contact Nickie Warton, Sequamur Society Manager on 03 8591 2274 or at nwarton@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au