Giving to York
The University of York was founded on principles of equality, social justice, and academic excellence offering the potential for advancement to all regardless of their background.
By opening our doors to talent, no matter from what circumstances, York provides a place for people to meet on equal terms, to expand their horizons, and fulfil their potential.
Why support the University of York?
We need visionary individuals to support us in our aspirations to create the great innovators, leaders and thinkers of today and tomorrow. A gift to York can improve the health, prosperity and wellbeing of people. Ultimately it can change a life.
By giving to York you can join alumni and friends involved in our future and help to transform and enrich the lives of our current students on a daily basis. Thank you to every one who has given already.
Nurturing talent is our priority in these challenging times for University funding and in Giving to York you can choose to support one of our key areas of work below.

The 50 for 50 Scholarship Fund
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of York in 2013, we want to strengthen our influential research community with 50 new scholarships. These will provide opportunities for the brightest students in the most financial need to enter postgraduate education. Read more ≥
The York Giving Community
Are you a member of the York Giving Community? Regular donor are invited to attend a special donor reception in either York or London. Find out more here.
New donor magazine... out now
The latest University of York magazine for donors, Changing Lives is out now. Donors should get a copy in the post over the next week or so or you can read it online now.
Support other priority projects
The University is a charity and gifts, large or small, and help us to invest in talent and vital, life-changing research which contributes to solving problems that affect us all. The benefits of your generosity to key projects will be felt by the millions of people touched by our research.
Leave a legacy to build the future
Making a gift in your will to the University allows you to make a difference to students at York for years to come and have a transformational impact beyond your lifetime.
The University of York in America
The University of York in America Inc is our sister organisation established in 2004, which builds awareness of the University of York in the USA to enhance its reputation and to support visiting scholars attending the University.