Giving

We believe that our students are the future. We are committed to making sure that all of our talented students, no matter their backgrounds, are able to reach their full potential during their time with us, and beyond.

However, we cannot do this alone. You play a key role in the stories of today’s students and helping them to become global citizens of the future. You can help us increase access to opportunities and experiences, which will allow them to accomplish even more in their education and wider society.

Whether that is through sharing skills, knowledge or networking, or making a donation, you are helping the graduates of tomorrow reach their full potential.

Get in touch to see how you can help - alumni@chester.ac.uk

Donations

Single Donation

Single Donations are welcomed, and these can be made online or by telephone (we use the Charities Aid Foundation to do this).

You can also post a cheque to us, to: Development and Alumni Relations Office, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester CH1 4BJ

Please make cheques payable to 'University of Chester'.

Regular Donation

Giving to us regularly, be it every month, quarter or annually, means we can plan our support into the future, ensuring the students of today and tomorrow benefit from your generosity. This can be done through our Charities Aid Foundation page.

If you would prefer to set up a direct debit via telephone, you can do so by calling 01244 512477.

Global Giving

We warmly welcome donations from our community outside of the UK. Please contact us at giving@chester.ac.uk or telephone 01244 512477 and we will make arrangements to maximise the opportunity of your gift.

Support our Students

Below, there are a few ways in which you can support our students with a donation. If there is an alternative way in which you would like to provide support, please get in touch by emailing giving@chester.ac.uk or calling 01244 512717.

Realising academic ambitions.
Excelling through a passion for sports or societies.
Developing exemplary work in and with our communities.
Becoming citizens who are part of the solutions to today’s challenges.

You can play a part in the stories of today’s students, and their lives as graduates.

The world around the students and graduates of today has changed in ways that no one could have expected. They must continue to acquire knowledge and develop their skills beyond university, in order to accomplish even more in these increasingly uncertain times. We have asked today’s students what they need, and found that with life after university being at the forefront of our students' minds, they want to stand out in the crowded graduate landscape.

We need to provide our graduates with opportunities to grow their skills, expertise and networks to successfully navigate their futures. We want to guide and empower our students, to watch them transform in citizen alumni. We created the ACH1EVE Fund to help them achieve even more during their time at the University of Chester.

This Fund will be open to all students and new graduates for a wide range of activities and initiatives - from funding a trip to national conference for a Teaching student, to funding an opportunity for a Music student to perform at a concert. Students and new graduates can apply for funding starting from £500, increasing to up to £2,000, to enhance their development.

Scholarships

Receiving a scholarship can change a student's life forever. Through the generosity of our donors, scholarships assist outstanding students in three areas of activity: Study overseas, study for a higher degree, and competition for sport at international level. Scholarships have long been part of the institution's mission, and we have been offering opportunities through education throughout our history.

If you would like to make a donation that could help to fund a scholarship or prize at the University, you can make a single or regular donation online.

For further information or to discuss your donation further, please get in touch by emailing giving@chester.ac.uk, or calling 01244 512717.

Leave a Legacy

Whether it be the giving of time, talent or funds, your gift has impact.

By leaving a legacy, you could make a lasting difference to the students of today, and those of tomorrow. After you have provided for your family and loved ones, do consider leaving a legacy for the University of Chester in your Will, enabling students to continue to benefit from the Chester experience.

If you would like to discuss how planned Giving can be of maximum benefit, or if you would like to let us know that you have left a legacy for the University, do get in touch.

Tell us your story

Many of our legacy donors have a special relationship with the University, or one of its predecessor institutions, including the original College. Perhaps your training meant you had a fulfilling career, maybe you met your partner during your time here, or perhaps there is another fond memory which has prompted your leaving a gift to the University. Whatever the reason, we would love to hear it.

Giving In Memory

Giving to a cause which a loved one believed in, in their memory, can be one of the most affirming and uplifting experiences. If that cause is the University of Chester and our Mission, we would be pleased to support you in remembering your loved one in this way.

If you would like to discuss leaving a legacy or giving in memory, contact the Alumni Team at alumni@chester.ac.uk.