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Fundraising Summary
2015/16 has been a most remarkable year for fundraising at Keble.
The total value of all new funds raised (pledges and cash received) reached an astonishing £28.6million. This includes the transformational pledge of £25million from the H B Allen Charitable Trust, the largest single gift in Keble’s history. This provided critical momentum, encouraging many other major gifts in support of the redevelopment of the Acland site. The total also reflects the strength of support across all ages of alumni and includes gifts from 2,420 alumni and friends of the College – an annual participation rate of 28.4% which places us firmly in the top group of colleges within the University.
The number of alumni joining the Douglas Price Society by including Keble in their will has also increased this year. 92% of our graduating students made a Leaving Gift thus maintaining the success of our Young Alumni giving programme and demonstrating that the students really do appreciate the impact of the Talbot Fund and are keen to join the tradition of supporting the College and future generations.
Significantly 26% of all our alumni make a regular donation; such a commitment enables us to plan ahead with confidence. The total value of new gifts and pledge instalments received in 2015/16 was £2.09million, with the Talbot Fund cash income reaching £1.2million, our highest result ever and breaking through the £1million threshold for the second year running. These funds have been used to support many areas of College.
Allocation of cash received 2015/16
8%
35%
14%
10%
12% 21%
Major Gifts Academic posts Major Gifts H B Allen Centre Talbot Fund Undesignated
Talbot Fund Academic Talbot Fund Capital Projects Talbot Fund Community
Sponsor your College room
We have launched a
new initiative inviting
alumni to sponsor their
College room/s, which
we hope will build on
Keble’s fundamental
values of community and
involvement and create an
interesting room-history
for future students. The
sponsors’ names, subjects
and matriculation dates will
be listed on a plaque immediately outside the room.
You can join in by making a donation of £2,500 either
as a single gift of £2,000 + £500 Gift Aid (for UK tax payers), or spread over a number of years with regular monthly instalments by direct debit. Alumni with existing regular donations to the Talbot Fund can direct their support to this project. See www.keble.ox.ac.uk/alumni/ supporting-keble/room-sponsorship for further details on the initiative and how to make your donation.
By sponsoring your room you can choose which area of the Campaign you wish to support: Student Support, Buildings and Facilities, Teaching and Research, or College Community.
Your continued support of all aspects of the College and the student experience is vital if we are to maintain our provision at the highest level.
The Douglas Price Society
A decision to leave a legacy to Keble is a very important one. By remembering Keble in your will you can make a lasting contribution for generations to come.
As an exempt charity, the College pays no tax on gifts of money or property bequeathed in a legacy. This method of giving also has Inheritance Tax benefits for the legator.
The Douglas Price Society set up in 2006 recognises
all those alumni, Fellows and Keble friends who have signified their intention to make a bequest to the College. Since 2006 membership has grown to over 250; we would be delighted to welcome you as the next new member.
For more information, please contact the Alumni and Development Office.
Jenny Tudge (1986)
Director of Development
jenny.tudge@keble.ox.ac.uk
Camilla Matterson
Deputy Director of Development
camilla.matterson@keble.ox.ac.uk
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