LBS donor roll 23/24: recognising generosity and impact

Thanks to the support of our community, London Business School continues to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world.

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Gifts from our alumni community and friends towards the Forever Forward campaign are instrumental in bolstering student scholarships, advancing academic research, nurturing our learning environment and fostering innovation. 

718 donors have been recognised on the 23/24 donor roll, with £9.7million in total funds secured.

View the donor roll and watch a video of heartfelt thanks from students below.

 

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In our sixtieth anniversary year, it’s fantastic to look back and celebrate. For example, 597 scholarships were allocated in 23/24. You can read more about how everyone on the donor roll made a real difference in our annual impact report.

And we’re also looking forward. We have tough targets to achieve. The participation of our entire community is crucial in helping us shape the future of business for The Second Sixty and beyond.  

Thank you to everyone on the donor roll who has already played a vital part in this journey. Please refer to the lists on the right to see the names of our generous supporters.

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