Create a Lasting Legacy

Throughout the history of UCD, philanthropic support from alumni has had a profound effect on future generations of students and has made UCD what it is today. We know that it takes a combination of the best students, teachers, state-of-the-art facilities, world-class programmes and technology to be a truly leading university. We hope you have enjoyed many years of happy attachment to your University, your life having been enriched by your time in UCD. 

Legacy gifts, big and small, are very important to the University, strengthening UCD’s ability to grasp emerging opportunities and respond to evolving needs and priorities as we work towards our long-term vision.

We ask you to please consider leaving a gift to UCD in your Will so that you can leave an enduring legacy that will help to shape tomorrow’s world, and extend your charitable giving beyond your lifetime.

What causes can I support?

You can support any area you choose, whether it is student hardship scholarships,
research programmes, a School or College, or simply direct your support to where it is
needed most. We can provide advice on how your gift can support the causes you are
most passionate about.

How do I make a legacy gift?

There are two ways in which you can leave a gift to a charity in your will. Your solicitor
will be able to provide you with advice on which option best suits your wishes.

– A residuary bequest, which means that the remainder or part of the remainder of
your estate is bequeathed to the charity.
– A pecuniary bequest, which is a specific sum of money or property you would like
to donate.

What information do I need to include?

We would be honoured to work with you and provide some sample language for your
solicitor, to specify the purpose of your gift.

What do I do if I have already left a gift to UCD?

We would love to be in a position to acknowledge your gift during your lifetime and show
you the impact it will make in the future. If you have already included a gift to UCD in
your will, please let us know so we can keep you up to date on the causes you wish to
support.

Does UCD have an endowment fund?

We are in the process of establishing an endowment fund. The endowment will enable
UCD Foundation to grow the impact of donations and create greater stability for the
projects and students it supports. In practice, the principal amount of your gift will be
added to the endowment, while the interest generated will be used to support your
chosen area. In this way your support has the potential to be awarded indefinitely.

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1 Transform a student's life through the gift of education
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2 Support the advancement of meaningful research
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3 Help reimagine your UCD campus
Legacy at UCD
Information Brochure

A guide to leaving a gift to UCD in your Will (including frequently asked questions).

 

Download our Legacy Brochure
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Donor Story: Lorna Keegan-Pettifor

“My husband, Kelvin, and I made a decision in the last couple of years to leave a legacy donation in our Will to UCD, and specifically to support students in UCD School of Veterinary Medicine. We are both retired from farming and are passionate about animal welfare and the preservation of rare breeds, farm animals and threatened species. Looking back, I am proud of what I have done in my life. My husband and I live on our smallholding in beautiful County Tipperary, where I work as an animal portrait artist and care for our Anglo-Nubian goats, Leghorn hens and seven cats.  

I would have loved to study to become a veterinarian but financial support was an obstacle for me. I left school at 16 to work and did not have the opportunity to go to university. As my legacy, I would like to give others the opportunity that I did not have.

Our legacy gift will provide financial support to veterinary students who experience financial hardship during their time at university. I understand the difficulty of balancing study with working, as I worked nights while taking classes to become a beauty therapist and Electrolysist, later a Lecturer in that subject and running my Clinic in advanced Electrical Epilation. Providing students with financial support so that they can concentrate on their studies is very important to me.

My passion for animal care stayed with me and I was asked to develop a City & Guilds course in animal handling and care. I tutored young people towards their careers working in all areas of animal care – farming, dog grooming, refuges, veterinary practices, pet shops, fisheries and general care at home – and I saw how additional support could help build their confidence. Our legacy gift will also support students wishing to specialise in their chosen field; for example, in the advancement of treating wild and endangered species.”

“We sincerely hope that our testimonial will aid people from all walks of life to consider giving a legacy gift to deserving students, after all young people are the future everywhere.”

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Speak to our team about Legacy Giving at UCD

Should you wish to talk to us in confidence about including a legacy donation in your Will to UCD, we would be delighted to help.

Patrick Clarke
Patrick Clarke
Head of Annual Giving
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+353-1-716-1478
Patrick Clarke
Patrick Clarke
Head of Annual Giving
+353-1-716-1478
Gracy Nasralla
Gracy Nasralla
Annual Giving Manager
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+353-1-716-1065
Gracy Nasralla
Gracy Nasralla
Annual Giving Manager
+353-1-716-1065