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St Benedict's Giving Day 2026

36 hours. One College. Unlimited generosity.

£144,230
Raised
197
Donors
4
Projects

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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