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St Aldhelm's Giving Day 2026
36 hours. One College. Unlimited generosity.
This includes £1.2m raised towards our latest bursary campaign Be The Change as well as today's giving day totals!
St Aldhelm's Giving Day is our annual celebration of generosity, bringing together Domusians from around the world for 36 hours of giving. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference to the students and scholars who call the College home. With matched funding from generous benefactors, your donation goes even further.
Find a cause you're passionate about
Donate to the institutions that matter most to you
Dobson Free Places Fund
Fully funded places for talented students from low-income backgrounds
College Boat Club Bicentenary Appeal
Supporting the boathouse redevelopment for 200 years of rowing
Widening Participation & Outreach
Inspiring the next generation from underrepresented backgrounds
Where the Need is Greatest
Flexible funding for the College's most pressing priorities
Since 1896
Your gifts, in context.
"This place changed my family's life. We give back every year because we know exactly who's on the other end of our gift."
Challenges & Bonuses
Meet these goals to unlock bonus funding!
Double Down: £5,000
Dobson Free Places Fund
Help Dobson Free Places Fund reach this goal!
500 Donors Strong!
Campaign-wide
When 500 unique donors give, the Master's Fund unlocks a £10,000 bonus pool!
Big Goal: £15,000
Where the Need is Greatest
Help Where the Need is Greatest reach this goal!
£12,000 in 12 Hours
Widening Participation & Outreach
Help Widening Participation & Outreach reach this goal!
25 New Supporters
College Boat Club Bicentenary Appeal
Help College Boat Club Bicentenary Appeal reach this goal!
100 Donors Challenge
College Boat Club Bicentenary Appeal
Help College Boat Club Bicentenary Appeal reach this goal!
Rally 50 Donors!
Where the Need is Greatest
Help Where the Need is Greatest reach this goal!
60 Donors Strong
Widening Participation & Outreach
Help Widening Participation & Outreach reach this goal!
£25,000 Milestone
Dobson Free Places Fund
Help Dobson Free Places Fund reach this goal!
£250,000 Milestone
Campaign-wide
Reach £250,000 in total giving and an anonymous benefactor adds £25,000!
Power Hour: 12–1 PM
Campaign-wide
100 donors during the lunch hour unlocks a £5,000 bonus for the top project!
Early Bird Bonus
Campaign-wide
Raise £50,000 before 9 AM and College Council unlocks £10,000 in matching!
What donors are saying
"We need institutions like this more than ever. Keep going."
"The choir tour to Japan was the highlight of my time at College. Every student deserves that experience."
"Wish I could give more. Perhaps next year."
"In memory of Professor Williams, who supervised me with such patience and brilliance."
"For my father, who first showed me round the College when I was twelve."
"In memory of my mother, a Newnham graduate who loved the Backs."
"In honour of Dr Singh — the best Director of Studies anyone could ask for."
"In honour of Dr Singh — the best Director of Studies anyone could ask for."
"I was a graduate student here and the hardship fund kept me going when my funding fell through. Paying it forward."
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Leave a gift that lasts a lifetime
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