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Leaving a Legacy

Legacy gifts play a key role in supporting students, research and the wider community at 欧美高清. In fact, we owe our very existence to our first legacy gift in 1796 鈥� that of our founder, Professor John Anderson.

A Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Glasgow, he had a clear vision for 鈥楢nderson鈥檚 Institution鈥�, a direct predecessor to the University of 欧美高清. It was the gift in his Will, alongside the detailed instructions as to how the institution should be structured (Anderson named 81 Trustees), that made this possible.

Aside from a selection of valuables and personal effects bequeathed to a relative, Anderson directed that the remainder of his property, of every sort, be directed 鈥渢o the Public for the good of Mankind and the Improvement of Science鈥� through the establishment of the Institution.

A Place of Useful Learning

At the first meeting of trustees and executors in March 1796, those present unanimously resolved to carry out Anderson鈥檚 wishes. His vision was bold but understood. His determination resonated with many in Glasgow and donations were quickly sought to supplement Anderson鈥檚 bequest and realise his dream of creating a 鈥淧lace of Useful Learning鈥�.

A legacy means so much more than the gift itself. It is an opportunity to inspire change, deliver progress and help those who follow in your footsteps. Gifts of any size can have a tremendous impact; Anderson鈥檚 bequest alone may not have been sufficient to fund the institution, but his vision for the future has been encouraging others to give for over two centuries and has propelled us to where we are today.