Policy Governing Gifts from Families of Current and Prospective students

The University is committed to conducting its activities fairly, honestly, and openly in accordance with relevant legislation, and to the highest standards of integrity. This extends to fundraising activities by or on behalf of the University, and to the University’s relationships with students and their close relations.

This document sets out the University’s policy in respect of donations, which may take the form of a gift or a pledge, from current and prospective students or their close relations. This policy does not cover donations made from donors in these categories to Colleges or Permanent Private Halls (PPHs). It is, however, felt to be highly desirable that Colleges and PPHs will choose to adopt the principles it sets out below.

In no circumstances should any donation be accepted or solicited if there is a reasonable likelihood that the acceptance of such a donation might result in actual or perceived influence in decision-making at the University, or improper behaviour by any of its members.

The policy complements and reinforces the University’s admission and examination processes and existing University policies (including, but not limited to, the Bribery and Fraud Policy, the Code of Practice on Academic Integrity in Research and the Relationship Management Protocols for Fundraising across the Collegiate University 2018).