Donor Pin Week, 13 -19 June 2011

Donor Pin Week recognises and celebrates the enormous difference that donations and charitable gifts to universities make every year. Since 2007, more than 8,000 donors in the UK have received donor pins. The donors will again be encouraged to wear their special pins with pride, demonstrating their support for their chosen university.

The campaign is designed to thank donors, increase awareness of philanthropy to universities and inspire others to give.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donor Pin Week all about?

Donor Pin Week recognises and celebrates the enormous impact that donations and charitable gifts to universities have each year. It has run annually in the UK since September 2007.

How many people already donate to universities in the UK?

The Ross-CASE Survey, which looks at higher education philanthropic income in the UK, found that cash income in 2010-11 increased £43million to £560million, and the number of donors reached an all-time high of 204,250 a 10 percent improvement over 2009-10.

How can I make a difference?

When you think of charitable giving, universities are not always the obvious choice. However, universities play a crucial role in society. Not only are they centres of learning and vital economic engines for UK businesses, we also rely on them for much of the ground-breaking research and discoveries that continually improve and shape the world around us.

By donating to universities and other higher education institutions, you can help them to continue their work and support many different causes and issues that affect us all. Find out more.