Legacies
During 2024–25, the College received its highest-ever total in legacy bequests, amounting to £5,256,520 from 18 donors including:
Mr C F Barnard
Mrs V de Breyne
Mr and Mrs R A Clarke
The Revd E S Clarke
Mr P B Diplock
Mr R E Gee
Professor J Harris
Mr M S Henderson
Mr R E Hurst
Dr P D Marshall
Mr J M McCulloch
Mr K N Miles
Mr D J H Senior
Mr M J Syson
Mr D L J Watts
The Revd J A Webber
Mr I K Whitford
Mr T J Williams
This year’s legacy gifts included a generous £7,500 bequest from the estate of the late Michael Henderson (1963 Chemistry), who directed that the funds be used to provide undergraduate bursaries for students in STEM subjects. We were delighted to welcome Michael’s children back to College to meet the students who have benefited from their father’s thoughtful legacy.
Toby Henderson, Thomas Henderson, and Julia Reynolds
"It was lovely to meet some of the students, and it’s extremely rewarding to know that legacies like our dad’s make a positive difference — helping these outstanding students to navigate their university years.”
The Victoria Building
To date, the College has received two disbursements from the estate of Honorary Fellow Victoria de Breyne MBE: £1.5m in 2023–24, and a further £4.35m in 2024–25. This transformative gift of £5.85m will enable the College not only to reduce the long-term debt on the H B Allen Centre, but also to invest in vital capital projects over the coming two years, strengthening the College for generations to come.
In lasting recognition of her remarkable generosity and deep commitment to the College over decades funding graduate scholarships, the flagship building of the H B Allen Centre on Woodstock Road, currently home to Oxford Science Enterprises, will be named The Victoria Building.
Choosing to remember Keble in your Will
Writing your Will is one of the most personal and important decisions you will ever make. By choosing to remember Keble in your Will, you can create a lasting legacy that supports future generations of students and secures the College’s continued growth and success.
As an exempt charity, Keble pays no tax on gifts of money or property received through legacies. Legacy giving can also offer significant Inheritance Tax advantages, allowing you to make an enduring contribution while also benefiting your estate.
If you would like to learn more about leaving a legacy to Keble, please contact our Donor Relations Manager, Kirsty Rose.
The Douglas Price Society
We are truly thankful to everyone who has pledged a legacy gift to Keble. Every gift, whatever its size, makes a meaningful difference. As a mark of our appreciation, everyone who remembers the College in their Will is invited — together with their families — to join the Douglas Price Society.
As a member of the Douglas Price Society, you’ll be invited to the annual gathering, offering a special opportunity to stay connected with life at Keble.