1,149
Alumni gave to LMH in 2024-25
£5,525,000
Was raised through donations
10%
Alumni made a gift
Celebrating your impact
Philanthropic income has always been vital to LMH – not only to support our core operations, but also to enable development and improvement.
We take great pride in ensuring our donors can see the impact of giving on our community and feel closely linked to the College and those they support.
How we thank our donors
Philanthropy Report & Donor Roll
Each year, we share our Philanthropy Report with our donors, in print or online, highlighting the impact of donations across the College.
We are delighted to celebrate all donors to the College by recognising them in our annual Donor Roll.
Regular Donors
Those who have supported LMH continuously for 10 years and more are celebrated through our Souvent me Souviens Circle. Members are highlighted in our annual Donor Roll and receive complimentary tickets to the Alumni Carol Service.
Donor Circles
The transformative impact of major gifts to LMH is celebrated with our Donor Circles.
Jex-Blake Circle
The Circle recognises those who have made cumulative gifts between £10,000 and £25,000. Members receive a complimentary ticket to our annual Summer Garden Party.
Wordsworth Circle
The Circle recognises those who have made cumulative gifts between £25,000 and £50,000. In addition to the above, members are invited to the Principal’s Summer Lunch (invitation-only donor event).
Talbot Circle
The Circle recognises those who have made cumulative gifts between £50,000 and £100,000. In addition to the above, members are invited to the Founders’ and Benefactors’ Dinner (invitation-only donor event).
Principal’s Circle
The Circle recognises those who have made cumulative gifts of more than £100,000. In addition to the above, members are invited to the Principal’s Michaelmas Virtual Round Table.
With permission, we list all donors in the annual roll of benefactors and members of the Wordsworth, Talbot and Principal’s Circles on the Donor Board situated in College.
Principal’s Campaign Board
The Principal's Campaign Board will drive the most significant transformation of the College since its foundation, securing financial freedom and a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Members
Donors who contribute at least £250,000 to the campaign will be invited to become a Member of the Principal’s Campaign Board.
Members of this honorary group will be invited to special campaign and anniversary events. Their support will be recognised in our annual donor roll, on our campaign website, and on a commemorative plaque in College.
Members will also be nominated for membership of the University’s Vice Chancellor’s Circle.
Vice-Chairs
Donors who contribute £1,000,000 or more to the campaign will be invited to become Vice-Chairs of the Principal’s Campaign Board, an honorary role recognising philanthropic leadership.
Vice-Chairs will be invited to special campaign and anniversary events. Their support will be recognised in our annual donor roll, on our campaign website, and on a commemorative plaque in College.
Vice-Chairs will also be nominated for permanent Foundation Fellowship of the College and for membership of the University’s Vice Chancellor’s Guild.
Naming Opportunities
As part of our milestone 150th anniversary celebrations, a limited number of naming opportunities are now available at LMH.
Naming a room, space, fellowship or job role is a meaningful way to celebrate your connection to LMH and support the future of the College. Each named space becomes part of the living fabric of the College, and funds raised will go directly towards our campaign.
“Put simply, donations are the lifeblood of LMH – securing our core provision as well as catalysing advancement. We take great pride in sharing the transformative impact that gifts entrusted to us have on our community and ensuring that donors feel engaged and valued.”
Anna Bates, Director of Development
Staying in touch
To find out more about how we recognise and stay in touch with our supporters, please contact Rose Saxton, Donor Relations Officer on: donor.relations@ox.ac.uk.
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