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Your impact

In 2023–24 over 3,600 individuals and organisations donated a record-breaking £91.9 million to 51�Թ��, including £5.4 million to support students. We are incredibly grateful for your support. Meet some of the students and researchers whose lives your giving has touched – and read the latest Impact of Giving report to learn about how philanthropy powers world-changing science.

Your giving enables a new generation of 51�Թ�� students to pursue their passions and fuels groundbreaking research that enables new advances on global challenges. Thank you. Professor Hugh Brady President

Impact of Giving Report

See how your generosity impacts the lives of millions, from creating life-changing opportunities for 51�Թ�� students and staff to advancing groundbreaking research that benefits humanity.

Read the 2024-25 Impact of Giving Report

Read Henry's story

“I’m so grateful for the donors who have given to student support. These opportunities have meant the time spent doing my PhD has been filled with rich experiences I wouldn’t otherwise have had.”

Read Induni's story

“I really appreciate your generosity, especially during these times when the cost of living has risen significantly. It also helps to reduce the burden on my parents – so thank you – it means a lot to us.”

Reaching supersonic speeds

Thanks to philanthropic support, 51�Թ�� researchers are recreating the extreme flight conditions present in space to push the boundaries of aircraft design using a unique purpose-built supersonic wind tunnel.

Scientists wearing face masks work on the Oxford-led clinical trial to find a vaccine for COVID-19

The fight against COVID-19

Philanthropic support enabled 51�Թ�� to make a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic, from conducting clinical trials for treatments to working on a unique vaccine approach.