Frequently asked questions

Where will my donation go?

One hundred percent of your donation will go directly towards the project you have chosen to support at Univ. You can see the different projects and find out more about the impact of philanthropy at Univ online here.

Why is my donation not going through?

Please check that you have included your postcode in both the address field and the card details field of the online giving form. If you still encounter problems, you may need to contact your card provider and inform them that the payment is valid. For any queries, please don't hesitate to contact us at development.office@univ.ox.ac.ukor call +44 (0) 1865 276674.

Is my payment secure?

Yes. All card payments made through this platform will be securely processed by Stripe. Stripe holds the highest level of PCI-DSS certification. You can read Stripe's privacy policy at

Is there another way to donate other than online?

To donate via post, please complete this donation form and send it to The Development Office, University College, Oxford, OX1 4BH. Alternatively, cheques can be made payable to 'University College' and sent to the same address.

To donate via bank transfer, please contact us for our bank details at development@univ.ox.ac.uk

Is my payment secure?

Yes. All payments through the Univ College giving platform will be securely processed by a secure, off-site payment processor called Stripe www.stripe.com/gb/privacy and Stripe US www.stripe.com/en-US/privacy

Why is my payment not going through?

We’re sorry that you’re having difficulty making your gift. Common errors include:

  • Incorrect card details

  • Postcode/zipcode is incorrect or doesn’t match the address linked to your card

Please double-check the above before you contact us.

If you continue to have problems making your gift please email us at development@univ.ox.ac.uk. You can also call us during office hours on +44(0)1865 276674.

Is there a minimum donation?

The minimum online gift donation is £10.

Can I see my gift on this website?

Yes. If you’ve chosen not to make your gift anonymous, you can take a look at the 'Donor Wall' to see your name.

What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid is a government scheme that allows exempt charities like University College to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate (at no additional cost to you). To qualify for Gift Aid, you must be a UK taxpayer and what you pay in income tax and/or capital gains tax must equal the amount we, and any other charities or Community Amateur Sports Club you donate to, will claim in the tax year.

When you make a donation, please tick the checkbox on the online giving form. We can then claim back the Gift Aid tax relief– there's nothing else you need to do.

What if I am a higher-rate taxpayer?

If you are a higher-rate taxpayer, you can claim back the difference between the tax you've paid on your donation and what Univ got back when you fill in your Self Assessment tax return.

Example: You donate £100 to Univ – we claim Gift Aid to make your donation £125. You pay 40% tax so you can personally claim back £25.00 (£125 x 20%).

Can I donate tax-efficiently?

Gifts from the USA: Tax-deductible contributions can be made via Americans for Oxford which is a 501c(3) tax-exempt organisation. If you make your gift via the Univ Giving platform and select ‘Donate in USD’ you will be directed to our US donation form.

Gifts from Canadian taxpayers: The University of Oxford is recognised by the Canadian Revenue Agency as a prescribed institution under Section 3503 of the Canadian Income Tax Regulations. Please email development@univ.ox.ac.uk if you would like to request a receipt for Canadian tax purposes.

Gifts from Hong Kong: Please visit our webpage on how to make a tax-efficient donation from Hong Kong. When making your donation, please specify 'University College' as the recipient of your gift.

Please visit https://www.univ.ox.ac.uk/alumni-2/making-a-gift/
for more information on tax-effective giving from abroad.

What is University College's Charity Number?

University College is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity No. 1141259.

I'd like to include University College in my Will. Where can I find more information?

Thank you for considering including Univ in your Will. You can find out more information about remembering Univ in your Will by visiting our legacy giving webpage or by requesting your legacy pack.

If you would like to speak to a member of the team, please contact us at development.office@univ.ox.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 1865 276674.

How will you use my information?

We want to stay in touch with you and will keep your personal data in accordance with your wishes. We will update your contact details, and we may use new information to communicate with you for marketing and fundraising purposes. A detailed statement on how your data is held and used is set out in our privacy notice, which you can read here. If you no longer wish to receive this type of communication from us or would like to change your preferences about the information we send you, have any questions about your personal data, or would like a paper copy of our privacy notice, please contact development@univ.ox.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)1865 276674.]

I still have questions. How can I get in touch?

If you have any questions about making a gift or would like further information about supporting the College, please contact: Please email us at development@univ.ox.ac.uk