We’re encouraging everyone to get involved in Giving Day by wearing purple, sharing content from our alumni and university social media channels, and considering a donation to one of the three vital causes:
- Opportunity Scholarships: Opening doors to the Loughborough experience for students from low-income households. Last year, 94% of Opportunity Scholars came from households with an annual income of less than £10,000.
- The Loughborough Fund: Helping students facing sudden financial hardship stay at Loughborough and continue their studies. 425 students received hardship support last year.
- Sports Scholarships: Supporting the next generation of athletes to compete on the global stage. More than 40 Loughborough Sports Scholars competed at this year’s Commonwealth Games, with half winning a medal!
How you can get involved:
Wear purple: Show your Loughborough pride on Tuesday 17 November and encourage your colleagues and peers to join in. Send your photos to the alumni team (alumni@lboro.ac.uk) and help us spread the purple spirit across campus! You can also download assets and other items to display in your offices or halls of residence.
Spread the word: Tell colleagues, alumni and former staff about Giving Day. Like and share our social media posts to help more of the Loughborough community get involved.
Donate
- Wear purple and donate: Visit the website and donate a small amount for wearing purple.
- Give £1 on campus: Donate at university food outlet tills in support of student hardship. An easy way to contribute when you’re grabbing lunch.
- Choose your cause: Visit the Giving Day website to explore the causes and make an online donation to the one that matters most to you.
Last year, alumni, staff and friends came together to fund an Opportunity Scholarship, support sport and research, and contribute to causes where the need is greatest through the Loughborough Fund.
This year, we can build on that impact. Every contribution, like and share helps create opportunities, support ambitions and transform lives across our university community.
Interested in learning more? You can find out more about the three causes via the Giving Day website.
Together with others on Giving Day, you will make a difference. Thank you!
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The Philanthropy, Alumni and Supporter Engagement team is part of Marketing & Advancement. If you would like to connect with the team, please contact giving@lboro.ac.uk.
*Please note that we cannot accept cash donations. All donations should be made via the Giving Day website or at university catering outlets. Thank you.