Leaving a gift to Tonbridge
Every donation, of every size helps to make a difference. Find a way to support the school that suits you, from a monthly gift, offering support where the school needs it most, to remembering us in your will with a legacy gift, helping to secure bursaries in perpetuity. However you choose to support, you will be helping transform the lives of Tonbridge boys now, and in the future.
Ways of Giving
Regular Gift
The 1553 Society has been established in honour of the School's foundation in 1553 by Sir Andrew Judde. It is an important philanthropic network of over 400 Old Tonbridgians, parents and friends supporting the school in its mission to deliver an education of unsurpassed depth and breadth, and to allow boys with talent and promise, but limited financial means, the opportunity to come to Tonbridge. Become a member today by setting up a regular donation, no matter the size, to Tonbridge School.
Online
By Post
Donations can also be made by completing our Donation Form and returning it to:
Yvette Young
Development & Operations Manager
Tonbridge School,
Tonbridge, TN9 1JP
Bank Transfer
If you would like to make your donation via bank transfer, please let the Development Office know of your gift so that we can record it properly and send you a thank you letter.
E: tsdevelopment@tonbridge-school.org
T: +44 (0) 1732 304253
| Account no: | 01465414 |
| Sort code: | 40-44-20 |
| Account Name: | Tonbridge School Foundation, HSBC Bank plc, 100 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1AN |
| Reference: |
[Your name] |
Single Gift
All your donations, no matter what size, are invaluable. One-off donations can be set up either:
Online
By Post
Donations can also be made by completing our Donation Form and returning it to:
Yvette Young
Development & Operations Manager
Tonbridge School,
Tonbridge, TN9 1JP
Bank Transfer
If you would like to make your donation via bank transfer, please let the Development Office know of your gift so that we can record it properly and send you a thank you letter.
E: tsdevelopment@tonbridge-school.org
T: +44 (0) 1732 304253
| Account no: | 01465414 |
| Sort code: | 40-44-20 |
| Account Name: | Tonbridge School Foundation, HSBC Bank plc, 100 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1AN |
| Reference: |
[Your name] |
Overseas Gifts
Tonbridge welcomes supporters from all over the world.
USA
The Tonbridge Educational Trust (TEF) has been established to enable our supporters in America to make tax-efficient gifts.
The TEF is separate from Tonbridge School and is a New York a non-profit corporation, whose directors raise funds to support Tonbridge School’s educational activities, but subject to the directors’ legal duties of oversight in order to ensure that the donors’ contributions are deductible for US tax purposes.
To make a donation, please complete the TEF Gift Form and return it to:
Ian Hooper
Treasurer, Tonbridge Educational Trust
180 Stony Kill Road, Canaan, NY 12029
For further details or questions on any of the above, please contact the Treasurer at:
Telephone: (518) 781 4113
E: hooperi180@gmail.com
Hong Kong
The Tonbridge School Hong Kong Charitable Trust has been established to enable our supporters in Hong Kong to make tax-efficient gifts.
Donors who may benefit from HK tax relief can direct their support to the Tonbridge School Hong Kong Charitable Trust, which is able to make grant awards towards the development of Tonbridge School.
Donations can be made by bank transfer directly to: The Bank of East Asia Limited, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong. For the credit of: Tonbridge School Hong Kong Charitable Trust. Account no: 015-514-40-401459-7
Cheques should be made payable to the Tonbridge School Hong Kong Charitable Trust.
Please complete the Tonbridge School Hong Kong Charitable Trust Gift Form and return to:
Adrian Ballard
Director of the Tonbridge Society
Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1JP
To help ensure that we acknowledge your gift, please contact Adrian Ballard at:
E: adrian.ballard@tonbridge-school.org
T: +44 (0) 1732 304253
Bank transfers can be made directly to: The Bank of East Asia Limited, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong. For the credit of: Tonbridge School Hong Kong Charitable Trust. Account no: 015-514-40-401459-7
Cheques should be made payable to the Tonbridge School Hong Kong Charitable Trust
Canada
Tax-efficient gifts from Canadian taxpayers can be made via Charities Aid Foundation Canada (CAF Canada). CAF Canada is a registered Canadian charity (CRA Charitable Registration #: 801966334RR0001). CAF Canada fully complies with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations and is able to provide Canadian donors with a charitable tax receipt for approved projects.
You may make gifts to CAF Canada by cheque, wire transfer, electronic transfer or credit card. They also accept stock gifts.
Ways to donate
Credit Card
To donate by Credit Card, please visit our page on the CAF Canada website and complete the online donation form.
Bank Transfer
CAF Canada requires that all wire transfer and electronic transfer donations are accompanied by a signed and completed CAF Canada Gift Form. NB: The ‘CAF Canada Project/Fund name’ is Tonbridge School Foundation and the ‘Preferred Intermediary to complete the CAF Canada Project’ should be left blank. The gift form may be sent by post or email, and the donation will be processed as soon as the gift form is received, and the transfer of funds is confirmed by CAF Canada’s bank. To help ensure that we acknowledge your gift, please email a copy of this donation form to Yvette Young at yvette.young@tonbridge-school.org
| Canadian Dollars | US Dollars | Electronic Transfers |
|---|---|---|
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Beneficiary Bank: Swift: ROYCCAT2 Sort Code: //CC000300002 Account Name: Charities Aid Foundation Canada Account Number: 1470566 Transit: 00002 |
Beneficiary Bank: Swift: ROYCCAT2 Sort Code: //CC000300002 |
Payee: Charities Aid Foundation Canada Code: 003 00002 1320993 |
Cheque
To donate by cheque, please write a cheque payable to CAF Canada. A signed and completed CAF Canada Gift Form must accompany the cheque. NB: The ‘CAF Canada Project/Fund name’ is Tonbridge School Foundation and the ‘Preferred Intermediary to complete the CAF Canada Project’ should be left blank. Please mail the cheque and gift form to:
CAF Canada,
401 Bay Street,
Suite 1600,
Toronto,
Ontario
M4H 2Y4
To help ensure that we acknowledge your gift, please email a copy of this donation form to Yvette Young at yvette.young@tonbridge-school.org
Stock Transfer
Please note that shares are valued for their receipt (if applicable) at the time the stock is liquidated. Stock is liquidated the same day CAF Canada receives the shares.
Account Name: Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) Canada
Account Number: 68957420 1-0
CUID: DOMA
Dealer Rep Code: 9190
DTC #: 5002
Euroclear: 90065
Broker: Marco Imbrogno l RBC Royal Bank l Royal Bank of Canada
Phone: (416) 565-2640 / Email Address: marco.imbrogno@rbc.com
Bank Transfer
Tonbridge welcomes supporters from all over the world and international bank transfers can be made using the following details:
| Swift: | HBUKGB4B |
| IBAN: | GB94HBUK40442001465414 |
| Account Name: | Tonbridge School Foundation, HSBC Bank plc, 100 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1AN |
| Reference: |
[Your name] |
If you would like to make your donation via bank transfer, please let the Development Office know of your gift so that we can record it properly and send you a thank you letter.
E: tsdevelopment@tonbridge-school.org
T: +44 (0) 1732 304253
Gift of Assets, Shares & Securities
Donations of any kind are so valuable to Tonbridge, so thank you for your support.
Shares & Securities
Individuals can obtain a double form of tax relief by donating gifts of equities. The market value of the gift can be offset against any income tax liability and in addition the gift would be exempt from any liability for Capital Gains Tax. For example, if you give Tonbridge £1,000 worth of shares, and you are a higher rate taxpayer, you will pay £400 less in income tax that year.
Additionally, you will not have to pay any Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any increase in the value of the shares since you bought them. This could mean a further saving. If shares you donate have gone down in value, you should be aware that you will not be able to use this loss to offset any other CGT liability you have.
Additionally, you will not have to pay any Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any increase in the value of the shares since you bought them. This could mean a further saving. If shares you donate have gone down in value, you should be aware that you will not be able to use this loss to offset any other CGT liability you have.
As Tonbridge is unable to give you financial advice we would urge you to talk to your financial advisor about the tax implications of donating shares. Further guidance notes relating to the donation of shares, Securities and Assets are available from the Development Office. For more information, or to discuss any aspect of support, please contact:
Adrian Ballard
Director, Tonbridge Society|
T: +44 1732904257
E: adrian.ballard@tonbridge-school.org
Registered Charity No. 1099162
Assets
Tonbridge School Foundation can accept gifts of assets, such as property, land or other objects, which are not subject to Capital Gains Tax or Capital Transfer Tax. Donors may consider making a bequest of cash investments or other assets, all of which would be free of Capital Transfer Tax on death.
Tax relief can be claimed through donations of property when no interest in the property is retained. This can be through:
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Income tax relief on the value of the donated property.
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Exemption from capital gains tax on the increase in value of the donated property since first acquired, and reduced capital gains tax when property is sold at less than market value.
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Exemption from inheritance tax.
Further guidance notes relating to the donation of shares, Securities and Assets are available from the Development Office. For more information, or to discuss any aspect of support, please contact:
Adrian Ballard
Director, Tonbridge Society|
T: +44 1732904257
E: adrian.ballard@tonbridge-school.org
Registered Charity No. 1099162
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Legacies
If you decide to leave a legacy to Tonbridge, we would be grateful if you could notify us by completing this Legacy Pledge Card. This is not a requirement but it does assist the School in its long term financial planning. If you have already made your will it is simple to add a codicil by downloading this form. When making a bequest in your will, please note that the beneficiary should be the Tonbridge School Foundation, Registered Charity No 1099162.
Legacies of all sizes are always appreciated and the School will never ask how much you have pledged, unless you wish to tell us.
For more information, or to discuss any aspect of this further in confidence, please contact:
Tara Biddle
Judde Society Manager
T: +44 (0) 1732 304253
E: tara.biddle@tonbridge-school.org
Making a will is an important step and it is recommended that you seek independent professional legal advice
Enhancing your gift
Gift Aid
By gift aiding your contribution we can reclaim an additional 25p in every £1, making your gift worth even more at no extra cost to you. Gift Aid is an invaluable source of ‘extra’ income. If you qualify, please fill in the Gift Aid declaration form as it enables us to reclaim 25p from HM Revenue and Customs for every £1 donated.
Higher rate tax payers donating through Gift Aid can claim back the difference between the higher rate of tax and the basic rate of tax on the total value of their donation to Tonbridge School Foundation via their Self Assessment Form.
We reclaim the tax by forwarding details of your gift to the Inland Revenue. The table below outlines the benefits of giving for higher-rate tax payers.
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Your contribution
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We receive (with gift aid)
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Tax relief for you (with 40% tax)
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Net cost to you (with 40% tax)
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£100
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£125
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£25
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£75
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| £250 |
£312.50
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£62.50
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£187.50
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£500
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£625
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£125
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£375
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£1,000
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£1,250
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£250
|
£750
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|
£5,000
|
£6,250
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£1,250
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£3,750
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£10,000
|
£12,500
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£2,500
|
£7,500
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Matched Giving
Many companies help charities through a matched giving scheme. Some will match pound for pound, and others will double match any donations which its employees make to registered charities. Please check with your Payroll or HR department as to whether your company do operate such a scheme as this could make your donation worth even more.
Inland Revenue Yearly Repayment
If as a result of your tax assessment the Inland Revenue is required to make a payment to you, the IR offers UK taxpayers the opportunity to nominate a charity to receive what may be an unexpected repayment. The School Foundation is registered with this scheme and if you need further information please contact the Development Office.
Recognising Your Gift
Pioneers, Benefactors & Patrons' Circle
Membership of the Pioneer’s, Benefactor’s and Patron’s Circle is offered to supporters who pledge £10,00 or excess per annum for five years or alternatively make a one-off gift of £10,000 or above.
Members are invited to the annual Pioneer’s, Benefactor’s and Patron’s Circle Dinner, hosted by the Headmaster.
1553 Society
With over 450 OTs, parents and friends supporting Tonbridge with a regular gift, the 1553 Society is thriving. Membership is open to those who support Tonbridge with a regular annual, quarterly or monthly gift. All members are listed in the Annual Report and are invited each year to a special thank you reception. Those giving at Patron, Benefactor or Pioneer level will be invited to a special dinner exclusively for this level of support.
Judde Society
The Judde Society, established as a way of saying thank you for those who have decided or intend to leave Tonbridge a legacy, is always pleased to welcome new members.
Members will receive a Judde Society tie or scarf, are invited to special school events throughout the year, such as the annual Headmaster’s Summer Drinks, our annual Carol Service, and will have the opportunity to lunch in their old school house. Members are also recognised in our annual Impact Report.
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Giving Day
Take part in our annual Giving Day this summer, in support of the Foundation Award Bursary Programme.