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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.

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  • Research

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  • Place

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Students

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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.

Glen Whitehead

Director of Development and Alumni Engagement. 'I lead on strategy development and execution for the Development and Alumni Relations Office.'
Glen Whitehead

Katie Harland-Edminson

Director of Philanthropy and Operations. 'I lead on philanthropic and operational activity undertaken by our office.'
Katie Harland-Edminson

Emmanuelle Chambon

Senior Development Manager (London Based) 'I focus on developing Durham's London network of friends and alumni to raise gifts for the University.'
Emmanuelle Chambon

Tim Guinan

Senior Development Manager. 'I'm responsible for fundraising and alumni activity in Durham’s Centre for Catholic Studies, and the Department for Theology and Religion.'
Tim Guinan

Grace Norman

Senior Development Manager. 'I'm responsible for fundraising and alumni in the Faculty of Science, with a focus on Computer Science, Physics, and Mathematical Sciences.'
Grace Norman

Claire Molloy

Senior Development Manager. 'I work with donors, supporters and alumni of all departments and research institutes in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health.'
Claire Molloy

Jessica Smith

Senior Development Manager. 'I lead the fundraising and development activity across Durham’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities.'
Jessica Smith

Anna Abbott

Senior Development Manager. 'I am the key point of contact for fundraising from charitable trusts and foundations.'
Anna Abbott

Louise McLaren

Senior Development Manager. 'I am the key point of contact for alumni and other supporters who wish to make a gift to Durham in their will.'
Louise McLaren