The Foundation sits at the heart of school and is what makes Heriot’s unique.
When George Heriot left a bequest to found a school for orphaned boys in 1624, he set in place a Foundation 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.
Through the Foundation, 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. Foundation places are available from P6 entry upwards, and are means-tested to ensure that we support families in substantial financial need.
Funding for Foundation places comes from school fees, from donations, from investment income and from legacies. Fee income is also needed to realise the development plans that reinforce Heriot’s reputation as one of Scotland’s finest schools.
If you would like to consider supporting Heriot’s Foundation, please contact the Development Team by email dev@george-heriots.com or phone 0131 221 6716.
Gareth Warren, Principal
Make a gift
Your gift can help us to ensure that Heriot’s remains a school like no other. Donations of every size help to preserve the Foundation 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, 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: Donate to Foundation400.
Find out more
If you would like to consider supporting Heriot’s Foundation, please contact the Development Team by email dev@george-heriots.com or phone 0131 221 6716.