Frequently asked questions

What is a Giving Day?

Corpus' first ever Giving Day is a chance for our entire community to celebrate their College. Over 36 hours, we have a unique opportunity to come together and support our students.

A gift of any size makes a difference, especially this Giving Day, as we have matched gift funding and challenges available. We are looking to endow the Bridging Course, to cement our Student Support provision for the next generation, and to fund Corpus' Area of Greatest Need.

Corpus' Giving Day takes place on 18 - 19 March 2026, we hope you can join us to celebrate!

How can I get involved in Corpus' Giving Day?

It's your participation that counts this Giving Day. You can get involved in celebrating Corpus in the following ways:

  • Share your Corpus story on social media, using #CorpusGives and #CorpusTogether.

  • Become an ambassador & inspire your fellow Corpuscles to support the College.

  • Take part in one of our Giving Day events and challenges.

  • Make a gift of any size, providing vital support for students.

Why is your Giving Day 36 hours?

Our Giving Day takes place over 36 hours to allow Corpuscles in different time zones to participate and fully experience our Giving Day event as much as UK based Corpuscles.

What difference will my donation make?

This Giving Day, your participation matters most. You can make your gift of any size to the following funds:

If you are interest in making a gift to a different part of Corpus, you are very welcome to do so on our website: www.corpus.cam.ac.uk/give.

Is there a minimum and maximum donation?

Yes, the minimum gift is £1. There is no maximum donation and no limit on the impact you can have.

How can I give my gift?

The easiest way to make your gift is on our giving day website here. You are also welcome to call Corpus' Gift and Finance Officer Tom to make your gift over the phone (01223 330860) or by emailling the College to find out what the best way to make your gift is (development@corpus.cam.ac.uk).

What does matched gifts and challenges mean?

Thanks to the generosity of several Corpuscles, all gifts made to the Bridging Course as part of our Giving Day are matched £ for £, doubling the impact of your gift. Their support also means we have challenge funding available: your gift can help unlock vital funds for students.

Is my payment secure?

Yes. All payments made through the Corpus Giving Day website will be securely processed by Stripe:

Why is my payment not going through?

Please check that you have included your postcode, both in the address field and the card details field of the gift form. If there is still a problem, you may have to contact your card provider and inform them that the payment is valid.

Alternatively, you are welcome to make your Giving Day gift over the phone: you can reach the Corpus Development Office on +44 (0)1223 330860. For any other queries, please contact us at development@corpus.cam.ac.uk.

Can I add Gift Aid to my donation?

Yes, Corpus is a charity and we can reclaim Gift Aid on donations. You can tick the Gift Aid box when making a gift, or fill out the Gift Aid form on the College website here.

Can I donate tax-efficiently from overseas?

Yes, you can make tax efficient gifts to Corpus from the USA, Canada, and several European countries.

  • USA: tax efficient gifts can be made via Cambridge in America by clicking 'Donate in USD' or via our US donation form.

  • Canada: please make your gift via our Giving Day donation form and email us on development@corpus.cam.ac.uk to request a Canadian tax receipt.

  • Europe: residents of Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Hungary, Spain, and Switzerland can make a tax efficient gift to Corpus through Transnational Giving Europe (TGE) here.

Can I see my gift on this website?

Yes! Providing you have not ticked the anonymous gift box, your gift will be shown on our Donor Wall (you can find our Donor Wall in the top right corner of the Giving Day page).

Is there a way for me to make a gift offline?

Yes, there is. You can make your Giving Day gift over the phone: please call Corpus' Gift and Finance Officer Tom on +44 (0)1223 330860.

Alternatively, please email the Corpus Development Office directly on development@corpus.cam.ac.uk to discuss different ways of making your gift.

I set up a regular gift, will my gift count towards the Giving Day total?

Yes, your direct debit gift will be counted in the Giving Day total raised on our page.

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

Feel free to get in touch with the Corpus Development Office by email or by phoning on +44 (0)1223 339718.