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philanthropy.cam.ac.uk is the University of Cambridge's official philanthropy and fundraising website, branded "Support Cambridge." It is where alumni, supporters, and other donors go to learn what Cambridge is working on, see the impact of past giving, and find ways to give. Use it if you want to understand the university's fundraising priorities or make a gift; it is not a general admissions, academic, or student-services site.
What the site is for
The homepage frames Cambridge as "a catalyst for discovery and ideas with a rare power to make a difference in the world," and the site's purpose follows from that: connecting people who want to support that work with the causes and funds that need it.
Its main functions are:
- Explaining giving opportunities — presenting featured priorities and specific funds or projects you can support.
- Reporting impact — news and stories showing what donations have already achieved.
- Directing donations — "Give now" entry points attached to particular priorities.
Featured priorities
The homepage highlights a rotating set of fundraising priorities. As of the page content reviewed, these include:
| Priority | What it covers |
|---|---|
| AI research | Interdisciplinary collaboration on urgent, complex challenges |
| Climate and nature research | Regenerating nature, rewiring energy, redefining economics, rethinking transport |
| Cancer research | Diagnosis, management, and treatment, drawing on Cambridge's record of Nobel Prizes in Medicine and Chemistry |
| Cambridge Children's Hospital | A hospital project with regional, national, and global reach |
| Student support | Helping students with the potential to excel study at Cambridge and its Colleges |
| Rokos School of Government | Preparing future leaders for major global challenges |
| Sport at Cambridge | Sustaining a sporting environment for students of all backgrounds and interests |
Each priority links to more detail and, where relevant, a "Give now" option.
News and impact stories
A news section shows how philanthropy translates into results. Examples from the page:
- The Robert Perrin legacy gift funded outreach in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, giving nearly 200 children hands-on experience of the field.
- "Artists for Kettle's Yard" brought together artists, alumni, and supporters to raise more than £1 million for the gallery, exceeding its £750,000 target.
- The Gillings legacy marks ten years of the Lady Mireille & Sir Dennis Gillings Global Public Health Fellowships, run with the University of Cambridge and Institut Pasteur.
- Beryl and Michael Saich's legacy gift addressed the need for postgraduate funding for climate solutions research.
These stories are the practical answer to "what does giving actually do here" — they document named gifts, their purpose, and their outcomes.
How to use the site
- Browse priorities if you are deciding what to support — the featured list is the fastest overview of current fundraising focuses.
- Read the news stories if you want evidence of impact before committing, since each one describes a specific gift and what it funded.
- Follow a "Give now" link on the priority or project you choose to reach the donation route for that cause.
If you already know which area you want to support, going straight to that priority page is faster than working through the homepage. If you are still deciding, the news section is the most useful part, because it shows completed examples rather than aspirations.
What the site does not cover
It is a fundraising site, so it does not handle admissions, course information, or student administration — those live on the main University of Cambridge site. The homepage content reviewed does not state specific donation amounts, payment methods, or whether any giving option carries restrictions, so check the individual priority or "Give now" page for those details before donating.