Giving Day Fair

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Date 06/05/2025 at 10.00 - 06/05/2025 at 16.00 Where Club Room

Welcome to Wolfson's first-ever Giving Day!

Three students sit and chat at a wooden picnic table on a grassy lawn at Wolfson College, with "Giving Day | 6–7 May 2025" text overlaid.

Overview

Drop in to the Club Room to celebrate Wolfson's Giving Day! To say thank you for making a donation to one of our three funds, we’ll have five exciting games for you to play from 10.00 until 16.00 - you might even win a prize!

 

Giving Day

Wolfson's Giving Day will take place from 08.00 on 6 May until 20.00 on 7 May. Wolfson students, alumni, and friends from all corners of the globe will unite to honour our legacy of supporting mature and postgraduate students from diverse backgrounds at Cambridge. Your participation will make a meaningful difference in the lives of current and future students.

Watch our Giving Day video to learn more about this special initiative and how you can make an impact.

 

Details

This event is open to all and there is no need to book.

Donations to Wolfson's Giving Day can be made online or in person on the day. If you have made a donation online, please bring your email receipt in order to take part in the games.

 

Access

This event will take place in the Club Room on the ground floor of our main building which has step free access. There is an accessible toilet located on the first floor of the building which can be accessed by stairs or by lift.

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