What is a Giving Day?

On 18-19 June, we will be holding a 36-hour Giving Day event and encouraging all alumni and friends to make a gift.

This 60th year we hope that all alumni will consider making a special ‘birthday gift’ to Darwin College. To further boost donations, there are thousands of pounds in matching gifts available to be unlocked throughout Giving Day.

Whether or not you have given before, please join the special campaign and make your gift on 18 and 19 June.

Will my gift make an impact?

Yes! Your gift of any amount will have a direct positive impact on the lives of current and future Darwin students. Contributions will transform opportunities for new students, inspire new research, and have real-life impact on global challenges.

Additionally, if you choose to make a gift on 18 June, there will be opportunities throughout Giving Day to amplify your gift with matching funds.

How can I donate?

There are multiple ways to make a gift, either on Giving Day (18-19 June) or before.

Donate on Giving Day (18-19 June)Online:
By post:Fill in and send us the Donation Form to Development Office, Darwin College, Silver Street, Cambridge CB3 9EU. You can use a bank transfer, cheque or CAF voucher for a single gift or set up a regular donation via direct debit. If you are sending a cheque/CAF voucher, please enclose it with the form (made payable to Darwin College)

Before Giving Day: Online: You can still make a gift on our Giving Day page. (Remember you will have more opportunity for your gift to be matched if you donate on the day!)

By post:
Fill in and send us the Donation Form to Development Office, Darwin College, Silver Street, Cambridge CB3 9EU. You can use a bank transfer, cheque or CAF voucher for a single gift or set up a regular donation via direct debit. If you are sending a cheque/CAF voucher, please enclose it with the form (made payable to “Darwin College”).

Is my payment secure?

Yes! Your payment will be made securely via Darwin’s payment processor, Stripe.

Is there a minimum donation?

There is a minimum donation of £5 if you give online.

Can I claim Gift Aid on this donation?

Yes, you may claim Gift Aid! Darwin College is a registered charity, and as such can reclaim the tax on any donation made. So, if you pay tax in the United Kingdom, under the Gift Aid scheme, Darwin

College can reclaim from the Inland Revenue the tax already paid on your donation, making your gift more valuable to us. If you are a higher rate taxpayer, then you will be able to reclaim 20% of the value of your donation.

Please feel free to contact the Darwin Development Office with any other questions by emailing alumni@darwin.cam.ac.uk