Giving to the College
Everyone should be able to develop their talents to the fullest. Education is good for the individual, and is an investment in society and the economy.
Andrew, Student
At Churchill College, we strive to uphold our world-renowned commitment to excellence in scholarship, teaching and research. The generosity of our donors giving is vital to helping us maintain and build on this commitment.
Your support makes the difference.
Gifts from alumni and friends of Churchill College help us provide the best experience for our students today, and for the future.
Your support and giving creates opportunities by providing scholarships and bursaries for undergraduate and graduate students alike. The best provision attracts the best students and will see Churchill go from strength to strength as an academic institution and a nurturing community.
Registered Charity Number: 1137476
How to Give
Donate online
You can make a one-off gift using a credit card or debit card via the form on this page. We accept Mastercard, Visa and Maestro cards. You can also set up a regular gift online using the links below (monthly, quarterly or annually), either by direct debit if you have a UK bank account or with a recurring credit/debit card gift if you are an overseas donor.
Make a Recurring Gift (overseas donors)
Donate by telephone or post
We are pleased to accept gifts made using a credit card or debit card by telephone. Call +44 (0)1223 331660.
We can also accept gifts by post. Please download, complete and return the donation form below or contact the Development Office and request the form by post. You can pay by credit card, UK debit card, cheque or direct debit. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Churchill College’.
Bank Transfer
Please notify the Development Office by email: development@chu.cam.ac.uk if you choose this option and ensure that the bank quotes your ‘Surname’ and preferred Fund to support i.e. ‘Grad Studentship Fund’ as the reference for the transfer.
- Bank: Lloyds Bank, 3 Sidney Street, Cambridge CB2 3HG
- Sort Code: 30-91-56 | Account number: 03114294
- Account Name: Churchill College Bursar’s Account
- IBAN: GB72 LOYD 3091 5603 114294
- SWIFT CODE: LOYDGB2L
- BIC NUMBER: LOYDGB21018
Donating via Cheque or the Charities Aid Foundation
Single gifts of any amount can be made by cheque, Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) voucher or online via the CAF website. Please make all cheques and CAF vouchers payable to ‘Churchill College’ and send them to the Development Office. The College receives no extra tax benefit from gifts made by CAF voucher.
Donor Recognition
We appreciate each and every donation from our supporters. Every donor is listed in the Churchill Review unless they have asked to remain anonymous, is sent a copy of our annual donor report, and will be invited* to our biennial Donor Garden Party. (*UK taxpayers whose donations are Gift Aided must have donated more than £100 in the preceding two years.)
For donors who are in a position to donate higher amounts, the following details the level of benefit we can give back in return.
Winston S Churchill 1958 Society
Membership of the Society, which is entirely voluntary, accords recognition to all individuals who pledge, or indicate that they will give, a gift in their Will to the College. Each year, a Society event is held for members in appreciation of their commitment to the College. Member names (where permission has been given) are included in the list of the Winston S. Churchill 1958 College Society members, printed in the annual Churchill Review.
Oak Circle
All those who have donated £10,000+ in the preceding 5 years receive personal acknowledgement from the Master and their gift is recorded at College Council. They are also on the invitation list to a drinks reception a specially arranged annual dinner.
Patrons’ Circle
To recognise and thank donors who have given more than £25,000 in the preceding 5 years, in 2016 the College established the Benefactors’ board, which has pride of place outside the College Dining Hall. All those who give at this level are also on the invitation list to Fellows’ guest night.
Master’s Circle
We are delighted to invite all those who have donated more than £100,000 in the the preceding 10 years to a specially arranged dinner hosted by the Master each year.
Benefactors’ Circle
All those who have given more than £500,000 are invited to the Benefactors’ feast and the Founders’ feast, which take place annually. They also receive recognition as part of the University Vice-Chancellor’s Circle.
Benefactor Fellow
All those who have donated more than £1million are admitted as Benefactor Fellows, becoming members of the SCR and gaining category A dining rights. Those who have given at this level also receive University recognition as Guild of Benefactors members.
Winston S Churchill Fellow
Those who have donated more than £5million to the College received recognition as Winston S Churchill Fellows. They also receive recognition from the University (Campaign or Chancellor’s Medal).
