Why leave a legacy to UWS?

A gift in your Will is one of the most personal and meaningful contributions you can make. By including the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) in your Will, you join a tradition of generosity that spans generations, where the support of those who came before helps build a stronger future for those yet to come. Your legacy will be carefully managed through the MacLean Memorial Endowment Trust unless you choose otherwise. We are deeply grateful to all those who choose to remember UWS in this special way.

About the MacLean Memorial Endowment Trust

Established by the family of Angus MacLean, the first Principal of UWS’s founding institution, the Trust is a sustainable model for long-term support. Legacy gifts are carefully invested, with the capital preserved and income generated to support UWS’s work year after year. This approach ensures your gift grows over time and continues to benefit students, researchers, and communities for generations to come.

 

How Your Legacy Makes an Impact

  • Support students from all backgrounds to access life-changing education
  • Fund pioneering research that tackles real-world challenges
  • Invest in teaching and learning spaces that shape future leaders
  • Honour the vision of Angus MacLean and contribute to a proud tradition of generosity
  • Help remove financial barriers through scholarships and bursaries
  • Strengthen UWS’s impact in the communities we serve across Scotland and beyond
  • Ensure your values live on through a sustainable, forward-looking institution

Benefits of Leaving a Gift in Your Will

No immediate cost: You can make a significant future impact without affecting your finances today

Tax Efficiency: Gifts to charity in your Will are usually exempt from inheritance tax and may reduce the tax burden on your estate

Recognition: If you wish, your generosity can be acknowledged during your lifetime, and you can join a community of supporters who share your commitment to education and opportunity

How to leave a Gift in your Will

We recommend speaking with a qualified solicitor. Whether you’re creating your first Will or updating an existing one, ensure your wishes are clearly and correctly recorded. If you choose to leave a legacy to UWS, your solicitor may find the following wording helpful:

The University of the West of Scotland, High Street, Paisley, PA1 2BE. Registered Charity Number: SC002520

Once you have provided for your loved ones, there are several ways you can choose to leave a gift:

  • Residuary Gift – A percentage or share of your estate after other commitments have been met
  • Pecuniary Gift – A fixed sum of money
  • Specific Gift – A particular item such as property, shares, or valuables

Get in Touch

For a confidential, no-obligation conversation about leaving a legacy or to discover more about UWS, contact us: Email: supportus@uws.ac.uk

Phone: 0141 848 3084

Your legacy can make a lasting difference. Thank you for considering supporting UWS in this meaningful way.

 

Share Your Intentions

There is no obligation to let us know if you decide to leave a gift in your Will to UWS, however, if you do choose to share your intentions with us, we would be pleased to thank you personally and keep you informed with invites to our supporter events and our monthly e-newsletter.

 

Last updated: 31/07/2025