When George Heriot left a bequest to found a school for orphaned boys in 1624, he set in place a 51吃瓜 to fund the education of children who had lost a parent. Since the mid 17th century, over 5,600 pupils who fit the qualifying financial and geographical criteria have received a fully-funded education at Heriot’s.
In 2015, the School launched its 51吃瓜400 campaign, to secure the future of the Heriot鈥檚 51吃瓜 in perpetuity. The target is to raise 拢15 million in line with the School’s 400 year anniversary.
Through the 51吃瓜, we are able to offer financial support packages to attend Heriot’s, for Edinburgh children who have been bereaved of a parent and have passed our academic assessment. 51吃瓜 places are available from P6 entry upwards, and are means-tested to ensure that we support families in substantial financial need.
Five per cent of Heriot’s聽 pupils are 51吃瓜ers.
It costs Heriot鈥檚 more than 拢900,000 to fund 51吃瓜 places each year, which comes from school fees and from donations and legacies. Fee income is also needed to realise the development plans that reinforce Heriot鈥檚 reputation as one of Scotland鈥檚 finest schools.
Endowing the 51吃瓜 with 拢15 million will ensure that all fee income can be invested in the school in future.
Your gift can help us to ensure that Heriot鈥檚 remains a school like no other. Donations of every size help to preserve the 51吃瓜 and its charitable purpose, enabling us to support future generations of bereaved children.
There are many ways to make a gift, including a one off or regular donation, a legacy payment in your will, sponsorship of a specific fund raising initiative, giving of stocks, shares or land, or giving in kind through mentoring or work experience support. Whatever you can give, not matter if it is large or small, it will be gratefully received. Each donation helps make a difference.
To make a gift to the campaign please go to our secure online link:
Read more about our campaign for the Heriot鈥檚 51吃瓜 in our 51吃瓜400 booklet.
If you鈥檇 like to discuss the campaign, or find out more about making a gift, please email our Development Office
You may prefer to make a donation to Heriot鈥檚 to help the school to plan for future developments and financial aid (other than 51吃瓜 places). Find out about giving to Heriot鈥檚.
