Impact of giving

Cambridge turns philanthropy into impact. Now more than ever, our work takes place on a global scale. We build computers in Cambridge, grow tomatoes in Mexico, nurture leaders in Africa, empower education in India, and help protect cultures, languages and species across the planet.

Impact of giving

Philanthropic impact stories

Find out how Cambridge is working to solve the challenges we face in today's world. None of the examples described here would be possible without Cambridge’s philanthropic supporters. Their philanthropy sets the brilliant minds working at Cambridge free to pursue new ideas and change the world.

 
 
 
 
 
Working with alloys

Goldsmiths’ Company funds Cambridge research in precious metals

A gift from the Goldsmiths’ Company Charity to support three new PhD studentships at Cambridge will advance research in precious metals and help develop new technical expertise.
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Rothiemurchus Forest

Restoring Europe’s endangered landscapes for life

Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) unveiled a programme to restore priority landscapes across Europe
Simon Sainsbury Centre

Transforming the landscape

Developed over centuries, Cambridge is a precious and uniquely productive environment for innovation. 
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Philanthropy matters

How will philanthropy impact the University’s future?
Children looking at globe

Cambridge and the Philomathia Foundation launch second phase of innovative Social Sciences Research Programme

The second phase of the interdisciplinary Philomathia Social Sciences Research Programme, a collaboration between the Philomathia Foundation and the University, has been launched to enable further pioneering work in addressing some of the major issues facing humanity today.

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Gift announcements

Cambridge owes its world-leading excellence in research and teaching to the generosity of its supporters. Our history is synonymous with a history of far-sighted benefaction, and the same is as true today as it has ever been.

 
 
 
 
 
Graduating students

A landmark gift to King’s College launches £100 million campaign

£33 million gift from King’s alumnus to improve access for disadvantaged students.
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Dr Yusuf Hamied

A new name for an historic Chair

Dr Yusuf Hamied (Christ’s 1954) has made a generous gift in support of a long-established Chair in Chemistry.

Stormzy unveils Cambridge scholarships

British musician Stormzy has announced ‘The Stormzy Scholarship’, a brand new studentship scheme for University of Cambridge students which will see four British black students provided with financial support during their degree courses.

Cambridge to appoint DeepMind Chair of Machine Learning

The University of Cambridge will establish a DeepMind Chair of Machine Learning, thanks to a benefaction from the world-leading British AI company.  
Tony Whitten in Raja Ampat, on his final voyage

New University Lectureship to advance understanding of marine biology

A new lectureship in Marine Biology has been created in the Department of Zoology, with the intention of strengthening the Department’s capability as a centre of excellence in the research and teaching of marine biology.

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