Discover the difference your support makes
The University of Exeter was founded on the generosity of its supporters. Every gift, no matter the size, helps our students, funds ground-breaking research, and develops our campuses. This tradition of giving maintains Exeter as a world-class University and builds for the future.
Recognising your generosity: Unless you prefer anonymity, we’re proud to acknowledge donors’ generosity through publications, our website and events.
We also offer various donor recognition groups for those whose exceptional generosity helps the University of Exeter invest in a better future. The Reed Circle recognised donors who have pledged to support the University of Exeter with a gift in their Will. Members of our two Vice-Chancellor’s Circles of Philanthropy are recognised publicly on campus and invited to special events that celebrate their impact. While the College of Benefactors honours our most generous donors whose giving has reached £250,000 or more.
Find out more in our Donor Relations Policy.
Greener: Marine Turtle Conservation
“Understanding how marine turtles are impacted by threats such as fisheries and climate change requires knowledge of their life history, especially how long they live and how long they breed. The little information we do have suggests they may well live longer than humans, but there have been no studies long enough to find out! The genetic analysis that James is conducting for his PhD will examine the relatedness of individuals and from this allow us to estimate how long they live, giving us the data we badly need for conservation assessments”
Professor Annette Broderick
Healthier: 30 years with FORCE
“Support from FORCE was integral to my journey and I know deeply that this path wouldn’t have started, let alone be finished, without it. My project was on ‘Breast Cancer Metastasis to the Brain’. Metastasis is when cancer spreads from where it first started to another part of the body. I am proud to share that my research has offered a window into potential future strategies to help reduce the risk of metastasis to the brain. I’m extremely grateful for the massive support that FORCE has provided for my research. It is no exaggeration to say that this support has had a life changing effect, and I am extremely grateful that my life has been touched by their kindness and generosity”.
FORCE recipient Rahmaneh Moosav
Fairer: Law 100 Scholarships
“Being financially independent at university, the Laura Piper Award has given me a crucial safety net. It has freed me to focus on my passion for human rights law and my work with the Law Society, bringing my goal of becoming a barrister much closer. This support is what allows me to fully engage with the incredible opportunities Exeter offers, such as serving as the Bar Coordinator for the University of Exeter Law Society.”
Matthew Joliffe, Laura Piper Scholar
Transformational gifts
We are deeply grateful to the individuals, companies, and charitable Trusts and Foundations whose vision and generosity make a lasting difference to our students, researchers and wider communities.
Whether you wish to support a pioneering area of research, create new opportunities through scholarships, or fund a project close to your heart, our team would be delighted to help you make a meaningful impact.
To explore how your gift could make a difference, please email philanthropy@exeter.ac.uk or call 01392 723141
