Your Legacy

Stories that highlight the power of leaving a gift in your Will. Read about those who chose to leave a gift to Sheffield, and the exciting work they now support.

Eric and Winifred Bateson standing by a wedding car
Eric and Winifred on their wedding day

Shaping the future of medicine at Sheffield

A generous endowed bursary helping medical students for years to come.

Dr Eric and Mrs Winifred Bateson
Side-by-side images of Marion Wiles in retirement with her dog (colour), and as a student (black and white)

Passing on a spirit of adventure

Unlocking overseas study for similarly inquiring minds.

Marion Wiles
Steven Smart in a sunny riverside location, smiling warmly at the camera under a large parasol

Steering students to brighter futures

Giving the gift of education after overcoming challenges of his own.

Steven Smart
black-and-white headshot of Jack Barrott in his 60s, smiling and wearing glasses

Creating a launchpad for sky-high success

Dedicated Sheffield chemist now powering the University's student-led rocket team.

Dr Jack Barrott OBE
Eugene Reynolds

Helping researchers expand their horizons

Giving talented scholars a chance to build truly global networks abroad.

Eugene Reynolds
Bill Walsh and Bernard Tinker as older men, standing by the bar at the University Arms pub

Over 60 years of friendship and science

Decades after meeting at Sheffield, two best pals left matching legacies.

Prof Bernard Tinker OBE and Dr Bill Walsh
Black-and-white image of Arthur and Iris Higginbottom in their 40s, smiling with an arm around each other

A transformational gift to build for the future

From childhood harship to helping students facing financial disadvantage.

Arthur and Iris Higginbottom
Michelle Webster in the 1970s, holding a small Irish Setter in a back yard

A much-loved teacher and friend

An enduring show of gratitude for her medical treatment at Sheffield.

Michelle Webster
John Light in his graduation clothes, and later in life wearing a suit and tie

Sparking ambitions for a new generation

A lifelong engineering talent backing tomorrow's industry leaders.

John Light
Image of firth court

What will your legacy be?

The University has a proud history of discovery, innovation and social change. Over 100 years in the making, our story continues to evolve every day. The University is committed to delivering life-enhancing research, innovation and education that transforms lives for the better.

We’re proud of the difference we've made and continue to make. But we’ll never stop exploring new ways to do more. After you have considered those closest to you, please do leave a gift in your Will and join us in making the next 100 years of education and discovery even more successful.

Making your Will

A photo of Dave smiling, looking relaxed and friendly. He has short, cropped brown hair and is wearing a blue shirt. He's in a grey room, and in th background there is a plant.

I'm here to help

If you're considering remembering the University in your Will, I'd love to talk to you. Whether you'd like to support a specific area or want to make a difference where the need is greatest, I'm here to help ensure your wishes are fulfilled.

As a Sheffield graduate,  I'm happy to talk to you about all things connected to the University too.

For a confidential discussion, contact me, Dave Meadows, at: 
T:+44 (0)114 222 1073 
E: d.meadows@sheffield.ac.uk

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