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Leave a gift in your will

Shape the future with your legacy. Leave a gift in your will and help create a fairer, healthier and more sustainable world

Making a will is one of the most important things you can do. It ensures that the people you love are taken care of and reflects the causes you believe in. By leaving a legacy gift to The University of Manchester, you’ll help deliver real-world change long into the future.

Contact our Legacy Officer, Amy Harris

Leave a legacy, shape the future

By leaving a gift in your will to the area you care about most, you’ll help us create a healthier, fairer and more sustainable future.

  • Your generosity will give brilliant minds access to a world-class education and support the discoveries that change our world – from green energy and health equity to digital inclusion.
  • Your legacy will fund entrepreneurial students and staff launching spinouts to tackle urgent global challenges, turning innovation into inclusive growth.
  • You’ll also help our cultural institutions ignite ideas, broaden access and drive social change for generations to come – from the heart of Manchester to the world.
Contact our Legacy Officer, Amy Harris
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Legacy supporter

"Leaving a gift, even one you think might be very modest, can help to change the lives of so many of our students and enable them to go on to make a real difference in the future."

Dr Sue Hall-Smith

Colleague and alumna

Legacy Pledger

"I want to create a future where intelligent minds are supported and empowered, enabling life-changing research that helps others – like the research at Manchester that supported my mum and improved her quality of life."

Heidi Kershaw

Alumna

Legacy supporter

"The greatest gift I can give is making a difference in the life of another human being. Especially if that person is young, from an underprivileged background and dreams of attending university."

Dr Sheila Weir

Founder of the Sheila W Weir Bursaries

Legacy supporter

"I know how life-changing higher education can be. By supporting Undergraduate Access Scholarships, I help people from disadvantaged backgrounds. They are courageous, showing fortitude and commitment to improving their situation. To help them is the least I can do."

Paul Shatwell

Alumnus

Recognising your generosity

Join our 1824 Society

Our 1824 Society celebrates everyone who has chosen to remember the University with a gift in their will – no matter the size of their bequest.

Society members receive:

  • invitations to exclusive 1824 Society events;
  • priority booking for selected University events;
  • an annual society newsletter;
  • behind-the-scenes updates.

When you pledge a legacy gift, you automatically join our 1824 Society. If you’ve included us in your will but haven’t shared the news with us, we’d love to hear from you so that we can welcome you to the society.

1824 Society - Shaping the future

Thinking about leaving a gift in your will?

Whether you’re considering a legacy gift or have already included us, we’d love to hear from you. Sharing your plans lets us thank you personally and support you with next steps.

Contact our Legacy Officer, Amy Harris

Order your free will guide

We’ve put together a free guide to leaving a gift in your will. With practical tools like a will planner, glossary and codicil form, you’ll have everything you need to begin.

Free will guide

Write your will for free

We’ve partnered with Bequeathed to offer a free will-writing service – helping ensure loved ones are cared for and that you continue supporting the causes you value most.

Write your will for free

Information for solicitors

Our address is The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom.

Our charity exemption number is XR 82062.

For further information, please contact our Legacy Officer, Amy Harris.

Contact our Legacy Officer

We understand that leaving a legacy is deeply personal.

Our Legacy Officer, Amy Harris, is here to help you with every step of making sure your generosity has a lasting impact for years to come.

Tel: +44 (0) 7785 315 906
Email: amy.harris@manchester.ac.uk