Our donors

Philanthropic partnerships have been vital to Cambridge's success throughout its history. The foresight of our benefactors today continues to enable us to serve society through academic excellence.

Our donors

Donor stories

Discover why philanthropy matters and how it makes Cambridge better still. Hear from our donors about their philanthropic motivations and from those who have been supported by such gifts during their time at the University.

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A legacy richly interwoven with education and scholarship: the Raymond C. Read and Lillian J. Gostick PhD Studentship

Professor Jennifer S. Read shares the story of a passionate family tradition of philanthropy and high hopes for its impact
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Law, young lives, and ‘the spirit to excel’: How Prathiba M Singh is paying it forward

‘It's nice to contribute to the system and make a change—and it's an everlasting change."
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Everyone’s journey is different: The inspirations behind Dr Lewis Owens’s passion for service

To call Dr Lewis Owens (Queens’ 1996) a veteran volunteer is an understatement. Lewis has been weaving together the threads of meaningful service since his Cambridge days.
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Blending Chemistry, Cooking and Children’s Health: An audience with Bonnie Garmus

In a special event to raise money for the ground-breaking new Cambridge Children's Hospital (CCH), author of global sensation Lessons in Chemistry Bonnie Garmus took to the stage to discuss her bestselling debut novel with the hospital’s campaign board co-chair, Dame Mary Archer.
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Bill Gates: "Of all our foundation’s grants, this was my dad’s favourite"

I couldn’t be prouder of the difference Gates Cambridge scholars are making, and the leaders they have become.
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Philanthropic partnerships have been vital to Cambridge's success throughout its history. The foresight of our benefactors today continues to enable us to serve society through academic excellence.