Since the University was established in 1884, Bangor University has benefitted from the philanthropy of generous individuals and organisations. The foundation of the University College of North Wales, which included donations from the local quarrymen who made voluntary contributions from their weekly wages, was a direct result of a campaign for higher education provision in Wales and was enabled by donors at all levels. These donors saw the importance and need of an educational institution and Bangor’s success today is a testament to the foresight and ambition of our founding supporters.

Bangor University, a world-class, research-led institution, is committed to providing teaching and learning of the highest quality, and to contributing to the development of the economy, health and culture of a sustainable Wales and a sustainable world. The University, home to over 10,000 students and nearly 2,000 members of staff, is renowned in the UK and internationally for both outstanding teaching and research across a spectrum of academic disciplines.

The University’s financial needs vary from year to year, as it receives funding from many different sources for many areas of work. Unrestricted, general purpose legacies give Bangor the flexibility to invest in the programmes and facilities that are most needed when gifts are received. Your general purpose legacy will help to ensure Bangor’s future excellence and competitiveness in an ever-changing world. You may have an affinity to a specific area – such as an academic school, a research programme or the Library – or you may wish to preserve the memory of your own name or that of a family member by funding a specific award.

Over time, academic schools/colleges and research areas will change; so, it is best to avoid stipulating very specific purposes for your gift that may prevent it from being used. To avoid this situation, you might want to consider including a provision in your will that allows the University to use your legacy in a similar area, or where there is an urgent need for financial support. The Development and Alumni Relations Office team would be pleased to discuss how Bangor can honour your wishes.

By leaving a legacy to Bangor, you can reduce the taxable value of assets in your estate and therefore cut the amount of inheritance tax due. Bangor University has full charitable status and all gifts and bequests to the University are completely exempt from UK inheritance tax.
Bangor University’s Charity Commission Number is 1141565. If you live outside of the United Kingdom, please consult your adviser for further information on the tax status of bequests made to UK charities.