Keep the BSR Legacy Alive

Leave a Legacy

Façade of the BSR, 1914. BSR Photographic Archive.
Bridget Riley pointing at her first ceiling mural ‘Verve’ at the BSR, 2023
Façade of the BSR with a glimpse of the ceiling mural ‘Verve’ by Bridget Riley, 2023
Courtyard at the BSR, 2014. Copyright Country Life
For more than 125 years, the British School at Rome has nurtured creativity, scholarship and cultural exchange thanks to the generosity of its supporters.
A gift in your will is one of the most powerful ways to ensure that this work continues long into the future. After taking care of your loved ones, you may wish to remember the BSR in your estate plans, helping future generations of artists, architects and scholars to learn, create and thrive.
We are deeply grateful to donors who choose to leave a legacy. Last year, we received a gift from former BSR Chair Tim Llewellyn, which will support significant capital works in our BSR Library, while another significant gift was received by long-standing supporter Peter J. Smith.
Their generosity and the generosity of others helps secure the future of the BSR and preserves our unique role in fostering excellence across the arts, humanities and social sciences.  See below for inspiring legacy stories from some of our donors.
You may choose to designate your bequest or we will use it to support the area in most urgent need at the time.
Legacy Types
Residual Gift
This gift allows the whole or a specified proportion of the remainder of your estate to go to the BSR after all other legacies, debts, or other liabilities have been met.
Pecuniary Gift
This is a fixed sum that you specify to be given to the BSR.
Reversionary Gift
This kind of gift allows you to provide for your family first, with the ultimate legacy reverting to the BSR when the primary beneficiary dies.
Your will is a very personal matter, and whilst the Development Office will be pleased to discuss your intentions, we strongly advise you to consult your own legal advisor before drafting or altering it.
The British School at Rome enjoys full charitable status, which means we receive the full value of your intended gift, while possibly reducing the tax burden on your estate if you are a UK taxpayer. Other countries may also provide for tax-free legacy contributions to the British School at Rome. You should seek professional advice on reducing your inheritance/estate tax liability. Please email the Development Office (development@bsrome.it) if you would like to have an initial confidential discussion.

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