Update from the Development Director

Thanks to your generosity we have redeveloped the Porters’ Lodge, providing a larger, COVID-secure space for the Porters to work in and a worthy ÐÔÊӽ紫ýwelcome to our students, members, alumni and visitors arriving at the main building.  ÐÔÊӽ紫ýbranded face masks have been purchased for every student (courtesy of the Emeritus Fellows) and there are hand sanitiser stations throughout College. We have hired marquees, more than doubling the size of the ground floor spaces, which allows us to provide a hygienic level of space for those on the College site. 

In addition to supporting the physical adaptations of the College, £25,000 will provide new student bursaries helping those in financial need.  Your donations of all sizes have had a considerable and immediate impact on College life, so thank you. We have been able to support so many students due to your efforts, such as Keane who is doing an MPhil; 

"Without the generous financial support offered by ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, I would not have been able to study at Cambridge University. Despite the administrative difficulties caused by COVID-19, ÐÔÊӽ紫ýwere more than willing to assist me by offering advice and, after assessing my application, awarding me funding. To ÐÔÊӽ紫ý itself, the College’s alumni and various other benefactors, I am exceptionally grateful for affording me the opportunity to study the subject I am passionate about at a university I love"

You can read more about the Plodge and the difference this will make to the day-to-day life of College in the interview with our Head Porter, Mike Wignall.

There will be more stories to come, including in the ÐÔÊӽ紫ýReview, which will be out in time for Christmas.  If you have changed your address, please let us know to ensure you receive a copy.