The Alumni Fund
Alumni and friends can help current students by making a charitable donation to the Alumni Fund.
A university education is about much more than getting a degree. At university, new ideas are formed and exchanged, new skills discovered and developed, and new friendships made - often for life.
We want to ensure that today's students continue to benefit from an excellent education, first class study facilities, and opportunities to develop their talents.
Support from former students like you will help us do this.
Your gift to the Alumni Fund will directly benefit students by:
- Creating bursaries, of £2,000 each, for talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds who might not otherwise be able to study here
- Building and enhancing study facilities, such as the Information Commons (the University’s new 24-hour learning resources centre, due to open in early 2007.)
- Providing grants to student clubs and societies for sport, drama, music, welfare and community projects
More than 2,100 alumni and friends have made donations to the Alumni Fund since it began in 2003, raising more than £300,000. Their generosity has helped transform the lives of many students; giving them the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Please join our regular donors to the Alumni Fund, and help today´s students receive the same great education and opportunities that we hope you did.
How to make a gift
Every gift makes a difference - whether you can give £10, £100, or £1,000, your gift will be used carefully to achieve maximum impact.
Gifts to the Alumni Fund can be any size. You can also choose to make single gifts by cheque or credit/debit card, or to give through monthly, quarterly or annual instalments. Regular standing order donations are particularly helpful to us, as they enable us to plan ahead for future needs.
What has the Alumni Fund achieved?
- 65 student bursaries created over the past two years
- Providing IT equipment for Sorby Hall’s 24hr computer centre
- Equipping the Hillsborough Resource Centre for students with disabilities
- Grants for sport - including a new scrum machine for the Rugby club, new pitch covers for the Cricket club, and new helmets for the Ice Hockey team
- Grants for student welfare projects - including Nightline (the confidential student listening service), the Saturday playgroup for children with learning difficulties, and Biteback, a new self-help group for students with eating disorders
- Grants for music - including concerts by Pisgah student string ensemble, and the University Gospel Choir
- Grants for student drama - including a 24hr charity musical ‘Bugsy Malone’, and shows at the Edinburgh Fringe by the Producktions theatre group
- Travel grants for students taking part in activities such as the World Model United Nations conference, and the Telders International Mooting Competition
"I cannot express my gratitude enough to thank you for what you have offered me. You are very special to me now – you are the donor who gave me a hand when I most needed one" - Student bursary recipient
Recognising your gift
Every single gift we receive is important and we are very grateful for the commitment and support of our donors.
All our donors will be acknowledged in our annual Donor Newsletter, and donations of £1,000 or more will be acknowledged in a special public area of the Information Commons building.
If you are able to make a larger gift, there may be opportunities for you to name a scholarship or a room. Donors who are able to give £10,000 or more are also recognised in the Vice-Chancellor´s List. Please contact us for more details.
We also welcome and respect gifts made anonymously. Please let us know if you would like your donation to remain anonymous.
Please help us to create the best possible future for Sheffield students. Please make a gift to the Alumni Fund today.
Find out more
If you have any questions about the Alumni Fund, please contact the Alumni Fund Manager, Ruth Stanley:
tel: +44 (0)114 222 1075
email : r.e.stanley@sheffield.ac.uk