Churchill Alumni
Since our founding in 1958, over 12,000 alumni have been sent into the world from Churchill College.
We help keep alumni connected with each other and the College through regular events and updates. Stay part of the community by signing up to our Alumni E-bulletin and by joining Churchill Connect, an online platform exclusively for Churchill College alumni.
Other alumni benefits include dining privileges, accommodation discounts, shopping discounts, travel programme, networking and more. All alumni are also automatically members of the Churchill College Association.
If you want to see some examples of past alumni, you can view a list on Wikipedia. We also compile obituaries for Alumni as we are made aware of their passing.
Alumni benefits
Churchill College offers generous benefits to our Alumni. Many Alumni also help support our current and future students through donations, which allows us to provide support and opportunities to the next generation.
We appreciate that not all are in a position to give, which is one of the reasons we only ask for a voluntary contribution for alumni places at High Table dinners.
Useful links
E-Bulletin
You can stay in touch with the latest monthly news & events from Churchill College by viewing previous newsletters or signing up to receive future editions.
Churchill Connect
Our networking platform Churchill Connect is your gateway to a world of memories and opportunities. Join for free to connect with old classmates, and also offer help to students and other alumni, or connect with others in your professional field.
Reunion Dinners
Twice a year we hold reunion dinners where we invite alumni from particular matriculation years back to College to enjoy a black tie dinner. Additionally we hold a 50th Anniversary Dinner each year. Booking information will appear on our events page when live, but upcoming events are as follows:
Saturday 12 April 2025: 1985–1990
Friday 11 July 2025: 1975 50th Anniversary
Saturday 12 July: 2012–2017
Tentative reunion schedule to 2032
Please check our Lost alumni page to see if you are in touch with anyone we are unable to reach for reunions. Attendee lists will be shared when possible.
| Year | Easter vacation | July | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1979 | 1984 | 2006 | 2011 |
| 2025 | 1985 | 1990 | 2012 | 2017 |
| 2026 | 1991 | 1996 | 1960 | 1970 |
| 2027 | 1999 | 2004 | 1971 | 1976 |
| 2028 | 2005 | 2010 | 1977 | 1982 |
| 2029 | 2011 | 2016 | 1983 | 1988 |
| 2030 | 2017 | 2022 | 1990 | 1995 |
| 2031 | 1960 | 1970 | 1996 | 2001 |
| 2032 | 1976 | 1980 | 2003 | 2008 |
Dining privileges
As a member of Churchill College you can dine up to four times a year at High Table with a guest here at College. This is a fantastic opportunity to visit the College and meet the Fellowship.
Shopping discounts
As an alumnus of Churchill College you are entitled to a CAM Card. It instantly identifies you as a member of the University and allows you and up to three guests to visit most of the Colleges on the Backs and King’s College Chapel without paying an entrance fee.
In addition to providing you with automatic membership at the University Centre External Link the CAMCard also gives you:
- Up to 15% off accommodation at local hotels
- Up to 25% off at local restaurants and bars
- Up to 50% off lifestyle and entertainment services
- 15% off at Heffers Bookshop, Heffers Sound and Heffers Online External Link
Alumni Travel Programme
The University Alumni Travel Programme offers fascinating destinations, congenial companions and expert insights. The widely varied tours reach all corners of the globe, and are accompanied by trip lecturers who offer an expert insight into the destinations visited.
Regional Alumni groups
Our regional alumni groups are a way for Churchill alumni around the world to contact and connect with each other and the College. The Alumni Office works closely with leaders of alumni groups to keep them informed of local College and University events.
Churchill College Group of Australia and New Zealand
President (based in New South Wales): Mr David Anthony G10
China Alumni Group
President (based in Shanghai): Mr Jason Qian G03
Hong Kong Alumni Group
President: Dr Ka Keung Chan G86
India Alumni Group
President (based in Bihar): Professor Ajay Pratap G82
New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Alumni Group
President (based in New Jersey): Dr Kit Cheung G00
DC Area Alumni Group
President: Dr Val Beattie G88
The Churchill BIFS (Belgium, Italy, France and Switzerland)
President (based in France): Mr Bob Bell U65
Germany Alumni Group
President: Professor Dr Christa Jansohn
President: Dr Antje Clasen U89
Norway Alumni Group
President: Dr Rasmus Bertelsen G02
Kent Alumni Group
President: Ms Rosie Johnston U73
Oxford Alumni Group
President: Dr Cathy Elliott U73
Churchill Business Network
Churchill Business Network was set up in 2017, to create in-person networking opportunities for Churchill alumni in London.
The events usually take the format of a talk, followed by questions and answers, and are personal to the career of the alumni speaking, rather than advertising the company they happen to work in. There is always an opportunity to chat over drinks afterwards.
The network currently has 638 alumni members, whom we email to advertise forthcoming events. If you want to join the list just email us to let us know!
Alumni common interest groups
Common interest groups include rowing, golf and rugby, creative writing, and visits with Churchill Connections.
Groups like this are a great way to keep in touch with each other and the College. If you like to join or set one up, please get in touch.
Other groups include:
Churchill College Boat Club
The Churchill College Boat Club was founded in 1961 and is open to all members of the College. It emphasises the social aspect of rowing as much as the physical side – members can row as much or as little as they want and are invited to events throughout the year.
Sign up for the CCBC Newsletter
Writing Group
Alumna Rosie Johnston U73, novelist, poet and journalist, has been writing since 1992 and leads the writing group at Churchill College. The Churchill Writers usually meet either online or in the Churchill College Club Room on the middle four Saturdays of each term from 3:30pm – 5:30pm. The sessions offer the opportunity to write in a safe, positive environment, either for yourself or with the intent of publishing. Everyone who has a Churchill College connection of any kind is welcome and the group sessions are free of charge.
Supporting students
Coinciding with reunions, Class Gift Bursaries are named after particular year groups. We hope that you will join your contemporaries by making a gift to support Churchillians of the future.
The aim for each Class Gift is to raise £100,000 which will endow a full Cambridge Bursary for one student. The Cambridge Bursaries are means-tested and for UK registered students. Every individual donation of any size will take us closer to our goal. If 150 alumni donate a one-off amount of £500 (or commit to donating £15 a month for three years), with Gift Aid, this will total just over £100,000.
Get involved
At Churchill we are proud of our reputation as one of the friendliest Cambridge Colleges and the Alumni Office is constantly providing opportunities for our Fellows, students, staff and alumni to meet, engage, teach, learn, laugh and inspire.
Meet the Alumni & Development team
Contact the team
You can contact the Alumni and Development Office by emailing [email protected] or development@ chu.cam.ac.uk.
Fran heads up the Development and Alumni Relations team, leads Development and alumni strategy and works with those considering making a major gift.
Tel: 01223 336197
Fran Malaree
Development DirectorSebastian works in conjunction with Fran to connect with alumni who might want to learn more about the impact of giving and making a principal gift.
Tel: 01223 331546
Sebastian Peel
Principal Gifts OfficerKathryn looks after the administration arising when our supporters are generous enough to make a gift to the College. She can assist with any enquiries relating to regular or one-off giving.
Tel: 01223 336163
Kathryn Darkes
Development Gifts AdministratorElizabeth is the first port of call for alumni queries and organises events such as our Reunion Dinners and Churchill Business Network events.
Tel: 01223 336083
Elizabeth McWilliams
Alumni and Events OfficerRos is responsible for our annual fundraising programme, which includes the College’s Telethons and Giving Days.
Tel: 01223 331660
Rosalyn Hart
Development OfficerAndrew keeps our database up-to-date so we can stay in contact with our alumni and supporters.
Andrew Dunn
Database and Prospect Research OfficerHilary looks after the day-to-day running of the office and keeps an overview of our projects, events and publications.
Hilary Stimpson
Development Office ManagerEvents
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