Leaving a Legacy to Science

Thank you for considering a legacy with the Royal Society. We hope that this information assists you in your plans to remember the Society in your Will.  Bequests are deeply appreciated by the Royal Society and are a powerful method of making a lasting difference for the generations to come.

Importance of Bequests

From its earliest days, bequests from Fellows and friends have helped build the Royal Society’s endowment. Thanks to the generosity of its benefactors, the Royal Society has been able to maintain its independence and flexibility to respond to emerging scientific issues.  Many of our core activities such as public lectures, discussion meetings, independent policy advice, prizes and research grants would not be in existence today without this long-term support. You can be assured that your bequest to the Royal Society will serve the cause of science for the coming centuries. 

Please refer to the navigation bar on the left hand side to find out about examples of legacy gifts, suggested wording for a legacy to the Royal Society and our contact details.

You can also download our Legacy Brochure and our pledge form.

(These forms require Adobe Acrobat.)