Giving
Alumni and friends are changing lives in Birmingham and beyond in two key ways; by supporting students and enabling research breakthroughs.

Birmingham Gives
Thank you for supporting our first ever giving day!

Support students
See the various ways you could provide financial support to our students.

Supporting research breakthroughs
You can help the University save more lives. Find out how philanthropy can support projects led by our world-leading researchers.

A gift in your will
Remembering us with a donation in your will plays a vital role in our future aspirations.

Ways to give
See some of the ways you can support the University of Birmingham.
Supporter care
As donors, you are at the very heart of the University community. We strive to ensure you are treated with the same thoughtfulness and care that you have shown others.
Donor promise
1. You decide where to direct your gift
1. You decide where to direct your gift
100% of your gift will go directly to the project of your choice. We won’t use a penny to cover our own running costs, which are funded centrally by the University.
2. We promise to update you on the impact of your gift
2. We promise to update you on the impact of your gift
We will always be clear about why we need your support and report transparently about the difference your gift is making. We will also keep you informed about wider campus developments such as research and educational news, fundraising initiatives, and event invitations.
3. We will work to ensure you receive the right level of communication regarding your gift
3. We will work to ensure you receive the right level of communication regarding your gift
If you have a preference as to how we contact you, or would like to opt out of particular communications, please get in touch using the details below.
4. Your personal information will be kept securely
4. Your personal information will be kept securely
We are committed to protecting your data and have rigorous standards to uphold this. Find out more in our privacy policy.
5. We will work to ensure you are appropriately thanked and acknowledged for your support
5. We will work to ensure you are appropriately thanked and acknowledged for your support
Your generous support will be recognised on our online Donor Roll of Honour unless you request not to be listed. We may also contact you to request to acknowledge your support in printed and e-publications. If you wish for your gift to remain anonymous, please let us know.
6. We will be available to answer questions or discuss your gift
6. We will be available to answer questions or discuss your gift
Our Donor Experience team is dedicated to looking after our supporters. If you have any questions about your gift or would like to share feedback please get in touch – we’re here to help.
Donor Experience Team
Get in touch
We would be delighted to hear from you! Please get in touch to find out more about our work and how you can get involved.
Development and Alumni Relations Office
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 8895


