Giving to Kent

Scholars holding thank you boards in Darwin College

Whose world will you change?

Make a difference to the lives of our students and community

Make a donation Ways to give

At Kent we generate, disseminate and exchange knowledge – in doing so we transform lives.

We are proud of what we do: especially proud that we do it together with our wonderful supporters. They enable us to have a greater impact: creating opportunities for our students, accelerating ground-breaking research discoveries and making a difference in our communities.

To them we say a heartfelt thank you. And to you, if you think you can add your support, we ask that you get in touch so together we can change someone’s world today.

How your donations help

Your support creates opportunities for our students

Fathima Zainab Riyaldeen

Received a life-changing scholarship

Fathima was a beneficiary of the Kent Refuge Fund who sought asylum in the UK in 2010. She studied Accountancy and Finance and graduated in 2019.

Sam Godfrey

His passion for cancer research saw him return to Kent for a PhD

Today, he finds and establishes partnerships outside of Cancer Research UK, with organisations and people who can help them achieve more when it comes to beating cancer.

Yuta

Training to become one of the doctors of tomorrow

Yuta is a recipient of the Canterbury Health Education Foundation Scholarship.

Kostas Gravanis

Completing the PhD of his dreams studying the frescoes in the Vatican

Kostas, an Alumni Postgraduate Research Scholar, has been unlocking the secrets of Raphael's frescoes.

Rebecca Pope

Supported by a legacy to carry out research in the US crucial to her thesis

The Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship was set up in memory of Christine Bolt, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Kent, by her husband, and supports a sustained period of research in the United States.

Emmanuel Enemokwu

Set up his own thriving business with support from the Business Start-Up Journey

Emmanuel graduated in July 2019. He started working on his business at secondary school and the opportunities presented to him at Kent meant that he was able to launch Jehu-Cal in his first year of study.

The Parkinson's Centre for Integrated Therapy

The University of Kent and Parkinson’s Care and Support UK need your help to give those living with Parkinson’s disease and their families hope. We want to establish the world’s first integrated therapy centre that will offer a comprehensive range of non-pharmacological therapies to improve the lives of so many.

Support this groundbreaking work

Those three years must have been a magnificent experience in my life given that, 45 years on, I am delighted to donate funds for the benefit of the University and its students.

Craig Reader Rutherford, 1974-77: Accounting Find out why Craig gives to Kent

How your donations help

Your support makes a difference in our communities

The Kent and Medway Medical School

Inspiring the next generation of medical professionals in Kent and Medway

Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) is an exciting collaboration between Canterbury Christ Church University and the University of Kent and builds on their existing high-quality clinical teaching and research strengths.

Kent Gives Back

Creating 3D printed face shields for Pilgrims Hospices

The pressing need for personal protective equipment by staff in the NHS and other organisations working in the frontline fight against COVID-19, prompted an urgent solution by Kent staff.