VSC Receives Generous Legacy Donation

VSC Receives Generous Legacy Donation from Meriwether Ball

This week, the Victory Services Club received a generous legacy donation from one of our American Members.

Meriwether Ball, a US Navy veteran, chose to honour the memory of her late father, Claiborne M Ball, by donating a percentage of her inheritance to the VSC, as her charity of choice. Claiborne M Ball loved London and was himself a World War II veteran, serving with the US Army.

This act follows in her father’s philanthropic legacy. Upon receiving his inheritance, he generously donated a percentage to his preferred charitable cause. In keeping with this tradition, Meriwether Ball chose the VSC as the beneficiary of a similar proportion of her inheritance, describing the Club as providing ‘unmatched respite’ whenever she visits.

CEO and Club Secretary of the VSC, Colin Francis CBE, had the pleasure of meeting with Meriwether Ball to accept the cheque on behalf of the Club, acknowledging the significant impact her donation would have.

The funds from this legacy will be allocated to enhance the VSC’s facilities, with a particular focus on improving one of the accessible bedrooms, ensuring that every member or guest, regardless of physical ability, can enjoy a comfortable and welcoming stay at the Club.

The VSC is profoundly grateful to Meriwether Ball for her generosity.

If any Member would like to discuss how to arrange a legacy or any donation to the VSC, please contact the VSC’s new in-house Fund-raising Manager, Robert Astick by email: Robert.Astick@vsc.co.uk for more information.