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Make a Philanthropic Gift

Many of our transformative scholarships, ground-breaking research projects and estate improvements have been enabled by the generous support of our alumni and community of supporters. The University is grateful for every donation, regardless of shape and size, but transformational gifts can make an even bigger impact on our students, research and community.

  • Students

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  • Research

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  • Place

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Students

Click here to find out more about supporting our students.
Students sitting with Durham Cathedral in the background

Research

Click here to find out more about how to support research at Durham.
Test tubes and a pipette

Place

Click here to find out more about how to help improve and preserve our unique estate.
Palace Green Library
Contact Us

Contact our team

Whether you are looking to support scholarships, a specific area of research, your old college or department or something else, we would love to hear from you to discuss how you can make a difference at Durham.

If you are considering making a philanthropic gift to the University or would like to learn more, please speak to a member of our team.

Katie Harland-Edminson - Chief Development Officer

Katie leads on philanthropic activity undertaken by our office including the Sir Harry Evans Fund.
Katie HE

Tim Guinan - Head of Major Gifts

Tim is responsible for leading the Major Gifts team and he also leads development activity for Durham University Business School.
Tim Guinan

Grace Norman - Senior Development Manager

Grace is responsible for fundraising and alumni in the Faculty of Science, with a focus on Computer Science, Physics, and Mathematical Sciences.
Grace Norman

Jessica Smith - Senior Development Manager

Jess supports the development objectives of our Arts and Humanities faculty, connecting our alumni with key projects and opportunities.
Jess Smith

Louise McLaren - Senior Development Manager.

Louise is the key point of contact for alumni and other supporters who wish to make a gift to Durham in their will.
Louise McLaren

Lara Milnes - Senior Development Manager

Lara leads on major gift fundraising and cultivating philanthropic support at the six-figure level for Social Sciences.
Lara Milnes

Debra Fidler - Trusts and Foundations Officer

Debra works on university wide projects, fundraising from charitable trusts and foundations.
Debra Fidler

Steph Osborne - Supporter Relations Officer

Steph supports alumni and other supporters who wish to make a gift to Durham in their will.
Steph Osborne

Jess White - Development Officer - Individual Giving & Stewardship

Jess delivers our fundraising appeals and helps connect alumni with ways to give back and support our current students.
Jess White