Why support the University of Edinburgh?

Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, our students receive the highest quality learning opportunities and our medical and veterinary medical research has directly helped people in more than 100 countries.

The University of Edinburgh was built on philanthropy - a bequest from the Bishop of Orkney led to its foundation in 1583.

Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, our students receive the highest quality learning opportunities and our medical and veterinary medical research has directly helped in more than 100 countries. For example, University researchers discovered:

• carbon dioxide
• chloroform anaesthesia
• Hepatitis B vaccine
• in-vitro fertilisation

Fundraise Your Way

You can turn almost any hobby, occasion or challenge into a fundraising activity. From once-in-a-lifetime challenges to small informal events, there are countless ways to raise money for your chosen area of the University. Whether you are sporty, creative, entrepreneurial or just up for a challenge, your contribution and commitment can make a real difference.

Supporting You

Thank you for considering fundraising for the University of Edinburgh. I’m Kerry, as the University’s Community Fundraiser, I oversee community style fundraising for all areas of the University – making fundraising a fun experience for you and a cost-effective area of fundraising for the University.

I can help to promote your fundraising activity online, as well as providing you with the tools and advice required to make fundraising as straightforward, fun and financially successful as possible.

Kerry Mackay

Senior Community Fundraising Officer

• Development and Alumni
• Supporter Engagement

Contact details

• Work: +44 (0)131 650 9221
• Email: fundraise@ed.ac.uk