Scotch College

The Alexander Morrison Circle of Giving

We want to say "Thank You'.

During the early months of 2005 the School was fortunate enough to receive several bequests, representing the interest in and enthusiasm for the School from members of the wider School Family. It was sad that the School was not aware that we would be the beneficiary of these bequests, which varied very considerably in amount. Had we known of these wonderfully generous intentions, we would have been able to say ‘Thank You’ to the bequester and his family during his lifetime, and would have given some appropriate recognition for this act of generosity. We could also have discussed the bequest to ensure that the wishes and expectations of the donor are fully met. It is our regret that this was not possible.

Scotch is fortunate to have a wide and caring Family which frequently thinks about the School in the warmest and most generous way. Many members of our Family have indicated that they intend to favour the School with a bequest, to keep the flag flying and ensure that the School will develop well into the future. We are always so happy to hear of these generous intentions and be able to thank the donor and his family. This is in part why the Alexander Morrison Circle of Giving was created – to recognize and thank everyone who intends to benefit the School, and their families, while the donor is still alive.

If you have been kind enough to consider Scotch College as part of your charitable intentions in your will, please let us know of your generosity. That will allow us to thank you and your family and to recognise you now. If you are still considering provisions in your will, please think about the way in which you can make a huge difference to the future of this School and the boys who will attend it. Every bequest, no matter what size, does make a difference. Everyone who indicates to us that they intend to make a bequest, of whatever size, becomes a member of the Alexander Morrison Circle of Giving.

We hope that you will become part of this special group who are looking to the future of the School and of all the boys who will pass through for generations to come.

Please contact Dr Alan Watkinson, Director of Development, for further details in absolute confidence. He may be reached on (03) 9810 4300 or by email at alan.watkinson@scotch.vic.edu.au

Dr Alan Watkinson
Executive Director of the Scotch College Foundation

Giving doesn't really have to hurt that much - honestly!

Last year, the Scotch College Foundation made arrangements with several parents and their banks to allow monthly debits to be made in favour of the Scotch College Building Fund. This move came as a response to comments from parents who wanted to support the School but who found that making a single donation to the Foundation or Building Fund each year was not always easy. A direct debit allows parents to make a much smaller regular contribution to the School over a period of time, and still receive the full tax credit at the end of the financial year. For example, parents who wished to join the Foundation at the level of Fellow in 2004 – a pledge of $6000 over five years – were able to make arrangements for a monthly direct debit of $100 per month to be paid towards the pledge. At the end of the financial year, the School issued a tax deductible receipt for the amount paid ($1200 for the year) which then attracted the relevant tax deduction. A number of supporters of the School have taken this option over the last 12 months and are finding the process easy and not nearly as painful as making a single payment once a year. Some have actually said it really doesn’t hurt very much at all!

If you would like to take advantage of this option for supporting the development work of the School, please contact Dr Alan Watkinson, Director of Development, on 9810 4300 or by email at alan.watkinson@scotch.vic.edu.au.

All enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence.