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St Benedict's Giving Day 2026

36 hours. One College. Unlimited generosity.

£1,344,230
Raised
1,221
Donors

This includes £1.2m raised towards our latest bursary campaign Be The Change as well as today's giving day totals!

Today £144,230 raised · 197 donors

St Benedict'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.

Challenges & Bonuses

Meet these goals to unlock bonus funding!

Big Goal: £15,000

Where the Need is Greatest

Completed!

Help Where the Need is Greatest reach this goal!

31,565 / 15,000 100%
🏆 £3,000 bonus

£12,000 in 12 Hours

Widening Participation & Outreach

Completed!

Help Widening Participation & Outreach reach this goal!

27,830 / 12,000 100%
🏆 £2,500 bonus

25 New Supporters

College Boat Club Bicentenary Appeal

Completed!

Help College Boat Club Bicentenary Appeal reach this goal!

109 / 25 100%
🏆 £1,000 bonus

Double Down: £5,000

Dobson Free Places Fund

Completed!

Help Dobson Free Places Fund reach this goal!

57,175 / 5,000 100%
🏆 £5,000 bonus

500 Donors Strong!

Campaign-wide

When 500 unique donors give, the Master's Fund unlocks a £10,000 bonus pool!

197 / 500 39%
🏆 £10,000 bonus from The Master's Fund

Rally 50 Donors!

Where the Need is Greatest

Completed!

Help Where the Need is Greatest reach this goal!

118 / 50 100%
🏆 £2,500 bonus

60 Donors Strong

Widening Participation & Outreach

Completed!

Help Widening Participation & Outreach reach this goal!

111 / 60 100%
🏆 £3,500 bonus

100 Donors Challenge

College Boat Club Bicentenary Appeal

Completed!

Help College Boat Club Bicentenary Appeal reach this goal!

109 / 100 100%
🏆 £5,000 bonus

£25,000 Milestone

Dobson Free Places Fund

Completed!

Help Dobson Free Places Fund reach this goal!

57,175 / 25,000 100%
🏆 £5,000 bonus

£250,000 Milestone

Campaign-wide

Reach £250,000 in total giving and an anonymous benefactor adds £25,000!

144,230 / 250,000 57%
🏆 £25,000 bonus from An Anonymous Benefactor

Power Hour: 12–1 PM

Campaign-wide

Completed!

100 donors during the lunch hour unlocks a £5,000 bonus for the top project!

197 / 100 100%
🏆 £5,000 bonus from The 1511 Society

Early Bird Bonus

Campaign-wide

Completed!

Raise £50,000 before 9 AM and College Council unlocks £10,000 in matching!

144,230 / 50,000 100%
🏆 £10,000 bonus from College Council

What donors are saying

"We need institutions like this more than ever. Keep going."

Hannah Ryan £100

"The choir tour to Japan was the highlight of my time at College. Every student deserves that experience."

Stephen Blackwood £50

"Wish I could give more. Perhaps next year."

Amelia Worthington £250

"In memory of Professor Williams, who supervised me with such patience and brilliance."

Lucy Stewart £50

"For my father, who first showed me round the College when I was twelve."

William Roberts £50

"In memory of my mother, a Newnham graduate who loved the Backs."

Rosemary Walker £25

"In honour of Dr Singh — the best Director of Studies anyone could ask for."

Priya Parker £50

"In honour of Dr Singh — the best Director of Studies anyone could ask for."

Olivia Anderson £25

"I was a graduate student here and the hardship fund kept me going when my funding fell through. Paying it forward."

Imogen Walker £10

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