The University of Reading is launching its very first Giving Day – a special 36-hour online event dedicated to supporting our students, programmes and community.
Giving has been at the heart of our University community for almost 100 years – with alumni and supporters of the University helping shape and influence how we have grown into the world-leading institution we are today. Running from Tuesday 29 April to Wednesday 30 April, Giving Day marks a notable moment in the University’s longstanding tradition of collaboration and generosity.
The ongoing kindness of our alumni and supporters enables the University to continue to offer exceptional opportunities for our students, lead groundbreaking research, and support our local community.
Watch the video below to find out more about Giving Day:
For our first-ever Giving Day, four key causes have been selected that will directly benefit from donations. From student scholarships and the Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub (launched last year through the generosity of our alumni), to Henley’s entrepreneurship programmes, and flexible support where the need is greatest.
The event will also feature a series of match funding challenges totalling £20,000, helping to highlight the collective impact of community participation. An additional challenge, with the target of receiving 20 early donations before 29 April, will unlock an extra £1,500.
Daisy Aylward, University of Reading Fundraising Officer, said:
“Giving Day is about more than donations – it’s a celebration of generosity and the life-changing work it makes possible.”
Find out more about Giving Day.
