Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Over 130 years ago, a legacy gift played an important part in LSE’s beginnings. Many more have followed suit and their gifts continue to support LSE and our students.

Former Peter Bence Scholar, Sian Pierce (BSc Maths with Economics 2016), reflects on the impact of a legacy gift on her life, while Barbara Brilliant (BSc Sociology 1957) explains why she is leaving LSE a gift in her Will.

Leave LSE a gift in your Will: lse.ac.uk/legacygiving