Become a major donor
If you're considering making a major gift, our philanthropy team is here to support you. Your dedicated Philanthropy Manager will guide you through this personal journey, matching gift opportunities to your interests and values to ensure you have the biggest impact possible.
Giving in a way that suits you
Making a gift by bank transfer
For gifts over £1,500 our preferred method of giving is bank transfer, as no fees will be incurred on your transaction.
Please get in touch with your Philanthropy Manager to request our bank account details, or you can email giving@sheffield.ac.uk.
Pledges and multi-year gifts
Did you know that you can pledge a gift to be paid at a later stage or over multiple years? You can give by Direct Debit on a schedule that suits you.
Donor Advised Funds
To give through a Donor Advised Fund, such as CAF, NPT, Prism or your bank’s own Donor Advised Fund, you'll need to request a grant distribution from the fund administrator.
Please quote 'University of Sheffield' or our exempt charity number: X1089.
Tax effective giving from the UK
- Through CAF Payroll Giving your gift will come out of your salary directly before income tax. Your employer may also match gifts through Payroll Giving.
- If you're a higher rate tax payer, you can also claim back the difference between the tax you’ve paid on your donation and what the University of Sheffield receives.
- You can also benefit from tax relief when donating land, property or shares or by giving through a limited company.
Giving from overseas
- If you're based on the United States, you can give tax effectively through our 501(c)(3).
- We also offer tax effective giving for those living in Canada and Europe.
Celebrating your support
Our commitment to you
When you become a major supporter, you'll join a powerful community that's shaping the world.
To recognise your support you'll receive:
- A personal relationship manager in the philanthropy team to answer any of your questions
- Regular updates on the impact of your giving
- The opportunity to see the project or people your donation is helping firsthand
- Exclusive invitations to events that connect you to Sheffield and celebrate your support
Meet the philanthropy team
Be part of Sheffield's vision
Forged in Sheffield, Shaping the Future
Through this transformational campaign you can support projects that you're passionate about: from fostering student success to accelerating world-leading research and fuelling regional growth.
Discover how you can make a difference