How to support our work

HOW TO SUPPORT OUR WORK

The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies has now passed our sixtieth anniversary of foundation, but its objectives still remain unchanged: to strive for higher standards in genealogical and heraldic research by way of education, and to maintain its extensive library on both subjects for all interested researchers. The Institute has not only many basic reference works in both disciplines but also manuscript and printed family histories, transcripts of genealogical and local history source materials, and scholarly periodicals and journals.

We are a registered charity and have no government funding. All profits are ploughed back for the furtherance of our educational aims and the maintenance of our venerable mediaeval building and its library here in the heart of Canterbury. We therefore rely on donations, grants and legacies to survive and ensure that our priceless collections remain available for future generations of scholars.

You can support us in various ways:

GIFT IN YOUR WILL

Leave a Lasting Legacy: Support the Future of Heraldry and Genealogy

By including a gift in your will, you can make a meaningful contribution to the study and preservation of heraldry and genealogy. Your generosity will help safeguard precious collections, fund essential research, and ensure future generations can explore historical records that connect them to their heritage.

Ways to Leave a Gift in Your Will

You can support the Institute of Heraldry and Genealogy through various types of gifts in your will:

• Residuary Gift: Leave a percentage of your estate after providing for your loved ones. This type of gift retains its value over time.
• Pecuniary Gift: Donate a fixed sum of money, which can be index-linked to inflation to maintain its worth.
• Specific Gift: Bequeath a valuable item, such as heraldic manuscripts, historical artefacts, property, or rare books.

Tax Benefits

Gifts to registered charities are exempt from Inheritance Tax. Additionally, leaving 10% or more of your estate to charity may reduce your overall Inheritance Tax rate.

How to Include Us in Your Will

To include the Institute of Heraldry and Genealogy in your will, please provide the following details to your solicitor:

• Registered Name: The Institute of Heraldry and Genealogy
• Address: 80–82 Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1BA
• Registered Charity Number: 313304

We recommend consulting your solicitor for professional guidance when making or updating your will.

Donate Your Research and Materials

We warmly welcome donations of heraldic and genealogical research materials. To deposit your research or learn more about our library, please visit our Deposit or Bequeath Your Collections section.

Your contributions will help preserve heraldic and genealogical knowledge for future generations.