Leaving a gift in your will is a powerful way to impact the lives of future generations. It can help students from low-income backgrounds find a place at Nottingham, assist in medical breakthroughs or ensure we continue to have a state-of-the-art campus.
To recognise the generosity and kindness of those who remember the university in their will, we’re pleased to announce plans to reinvigorate the Walled Garden, to the east side of Highfield House on University Park, as a tangible place to remember and celebrate donors who leave a gift.
These generous bequests will be commemorated by plaques mounted on a ‘donor wall’ to acknowledge their contribution towards the university and their impact on the wider community.
“I am delighted that we are enriching the Walled Garden and dedicating it to those who have left a gift to Nottingham in their will. The garden will act as a lasting tribute to their kindness, as well as offering a beautiful and tranquil space for future students, alumni and family members to reflect on the lasting impact of their generosity,” said Charlotte Flint Donor Relations Manager in the Campaign and Alumni Relations Office.
“Their support will continue to inspire and empower, ensuring that the university’s spirit of innovation and excellence thrives for generations to come.”
The existing garden is a special place to many, so the nature of the proposed improvements will be subtle and in keeping with the garden’s existing character. These include improving accessibility, new plants, relocating existing features and seating, creating new seating and refurbishing the wall at the northern end of the garden to create the donor wall.
The garden will continue to provide a peaceful, secular space that can be used for contemplation and reflection by the wider university community to support the mindfulness and wellbeing of our students, staff and alumni while also celebrating legacy giving.
Funding for this project has been provided by an inspiring legacy gift left to the university. It is envisaged that work will begin on site in spring 2024 and will be completed by June.
If you’re interested in leaving a gift in your will, please call our Alumni Giving Manager Rebekah Spencer on +44(0)115 951 3997 or email legacyenquiries@nottingham.ac.uk