The Annual Fund

The Annual Fund provides an opportunity for you to make a significant difference to the lives of our students.

Since 2004, over 6,000 donors have pledged £3.1 million to enhance the student experience. Thank you to all of you who have already chosen to make a difference.

Donations to the Annual Fund make an immediate impact on the lives of the current and future generations of Reading students. Below are just a few examples of why giving matters…..

Why giving matters

Student support

- providing financial support to talented individuals

We are able to support even more bursaries, scholarships and hardship fund grants thanks to a growing number of donors. Over half the money raised goes to support students each year.

In Focus>> Enhancing the international student experience

In Focus>> Sports Scholarships

In Focus>> Anniversary Bursaries

In Focus>> Study Abroad Bursaries

Innovative teaching and learning

- developing the minds of our students

Across the University, our academic staff strive to enhance teaching through innovative projects that enable our students to benefit from hands-on experience.

In Focus>> Creating opportunities for Classics students

In Focus>> Film, Theatre & Television

In Focus>> Aiding discoveries in the Ure Museum

In Focus>> Enhancing biodiversity on campus

In Focus>> Study advice and maths support

In Focus>> Pro Bono Activities in the School of Law

Extra-curricular activities

Extra-curricular activities -creating life-long interests and lasting memories

Student clubs and societies have never been more active- thousands of students benefit from taking part in extra-curricular activities, with over 110 clubs to choose from. The Annual Fund has supported several projects which widen participation, ensuring that as many students as possible enjoy the very best student experience.

In Focus>> Sports Ambassadors

In Focus>> RU:ON - the student television channel

In Focus>> Model United Nations

In Focus>> Meet the Future 50 entrepreneurs