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The Power of Philanthropy

From funding life-changing student scholarships to advancing world-leading research, every gift to Lancaster, big or small, powers the discoveries, ideas and people shaping our future.

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£17.6m

received from our generous donor community. 

£400,000

raised for the Lancaster University Opportunity Fund, ensuring all students, regardless of background, can access a world-class education and thrive. 

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countries are represented in our global community of supporters. they all share one purpose: advancing Lancaster University's mission and impact. 

£1,000,000

gifted in legacies to Lancaster - a lasting tribute that honours lives and creates enduring impact for the University and future generations. 

Making a Difference Together

Every campaign begins with a simple idea: we can do more together. Discover the projects that are changing lives - and see how your support can make them possible.

The Lancaster University Opportunity Fund

Supporting students from all backgrounds, this fund helps create an inclusive and diverse community at Lancaster University. Your gift removes barriers and empowers students to reach their full potential. 

Donate to The Lancaster University Opportunity Fund
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  • The Lancaster University Opportunity Fund

    Supporting students from all backgrounds, this fund helps create an inclusive and diverse community at Lancaster University. Your gift removes barriers and empowers students to reach their full potential.

  • The Ruskin Collection

    Donations to The Ruskin will help preserve Ruskin’s rare works, support research and learning, and ensure his vision continues to inspire generations of students, scholars, and the public. Join us in safeguarding this remarkable legacy for the future.

  • Leave a Legacy

    By leaving a gift in your will, you can create lasting impact — helping Lancaster students thrive, supporting groundbreaking research, and shaping the University’s future for generations to come.

  • Defying Dementia

    Defying Dementia is a community-led campaign tackling Alzheimer’s disease head-on, supporting research and initiatives that make a difference to patients, families, and society.

  • Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

    The Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship provides vital support to academics who are unable to continue their research or teaching in their home countries due to violence, conflict, or oppression. Your gift helps these scholars continue their work safely at Lancaster University.

  • LUMS Investors in Excellence

    By becoming a LUMS Investor in Excellence, you can support Lancaster University Management School, helping our students and academics thrive. Your contribution funds scholarships, research, and development opportunities, ensuring our community continues to grow, innovate, and make an impact.

Support from Overseas

Wherever you are, you can help Lancaster students succeed and advance pioneering research.

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Impact in Action

Discover how support for Lancaster transforms lives and ideas.

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Alzheimer’s Research UK Funds New PhD Studentship

Dr Shefeeq Theparambil has secured Alzheimer’s Research UK funding for a PhD Studentship at Lancaster University. Here, Dr Theparambil gives us an insight into the invaluable research carried out through this studentship, along with research being carried out through a second PhD project, funded by Defying Dementia and the Faculty of Health and Medicine.
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Experiencing Dementia First Hand: Defying Dementia Visits the ‘Dementia Bus’

Representatives from Defying Dementia, including Dr Edward Parkin (lead scientist) and Alice Wood (Defying Dementia funded PhD researcher) recently took part in a powerful hands-on training experience designed to deepen understanding of dementia.
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Community Spirit Shines as Defying Dementia Fundraising Shop Raises Over £100,000 for Dementia Research

The Defying Dementia Fundraising and Community Shop in the heart of Lancaster City Centre has reached an incredible milestone – raising over £100,000 in support of Defying Dementia at Lancaster University.
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Lancaster Calling - Student Fundraisers Connect with our Alumni!

A team of 36 Lancaster University students have raised vital funds for The Lancaster University Opportunity Fund as part of the Lancaster's annual telephone fundraising campaign.

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Behind the Scenes of our Defying Dementia Research

The Defying Dementia team recently hosted an insightful lab tour and talk event at Lancaster University. Chaired by Dr Ed Parkin, the event offered attendees a unique opportunity to explore the innovative dementia research being conducted at the University.
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The Defying Dementia Student Society – turning action into impact

Our Defying Dementia Student Society are raising vital funding and awareness of dementia through their creative and inspiring programme of activities.
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Music with a Mission - How One Donor is Making a Difference for Dementia Research

Mark Simpson has been running ‘The States’ since 2018, a fundraising gig in support of Defying Dementia in memory of his mother.

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Promising 'First' in Alzheimer’s Drug Development

An international team of researchers led by Lancaster University have made a promising breakthrough in the development of drugs to treat Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr Edward Parkin comments on a potential therapy, the origins of which lie with one of the co-founders of Defying Dementia, Professor David Allsop​.
Stephen and Andy Rubin, pictured among a gallery of art; and Professor Jan Bebbington from Lancaster University Management School who is smiling as she leans against a wood paneled wall

Lancaster University’s Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business awarded £1million funding

The Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business, a leading research centre at Lancaster University, has received a further five years of funding from the Rubin Foundation Charitable Trust. 

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