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27 www.oaclub.org.uk AN ABINGDON EDUCATION IS YOURS TO GIVE Peter Kandiah was a ‘scholarship boy’ from Abingdon Town who went to Abingdon School in the 1950s. His education, along with that of many of his friends, was funded by the State. This was the case for those who passed the scholarship exam at 11+ or 13+. That is, until 1976, when the direct grant system was abolished, and Abingdon School became independent. Following his education at Abingdon, Peter trained as a solicitor and spent a long career overseas practising law. “Fate has been kind to me, and I am now in a position to give back to the School so that another boy may have the same educational opportunities that I had.” Peter has made an inflation-linked provision in his will, sufficient to cover the fees of a day boy at Abingdon for seven years. By funding a means-tested bursary through a legacy, Peter knows that, after his lifetime, he will help one bright boy from Abingdon Town gain access to an Abingdon education and the opportunities it affords. Naming Abingdon School as a beneficiary in your will is a simple and easy way to make a significant difference, while also conferring significant inheritance tax advantages. Personal estate planning is a private matter; however, should you like more information about leaving a legacy to Abingdon or should you wish simply to let us know that you plan to include – or have already included – Abingdon in your will, please return the form below (or email the requested details) to: Michael Triff Director of Philanthropy Abingdon School, Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1DE Tel: +44 (0)1235 849129 Email: [email protected] Your reply is strictly confidential and does not obligate you in any way. Please send me information about including Abingdon School in my will. I plan to include Abingdon School in my will. I have already included Abingdon School in my will. Title:................ First Name:............................................. Surname:. .............................................................................. Street Address:............................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................... City/Town:.............................................................. County: ......................................................................................... Country: ......................................................................................................................................................................... Post Code: . ................................................................................................................................................................... Telephone:...................................................................................................................................................................... Email: ............................................................................................................................................................................. Preferred Method of Contact: Telephone Email Post Comments:..................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................