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Ways to give to York

Your Gift Can Change Lives.

When you give to the University of York, you’re doing more than making a donation—you’re helping shape futures. Your support fuels world-changing research, opens doors for students who’ve overcome significant barriers to reach university, and empowers every graduate to thrive beyond York—ready to shape the world as confident, compassionate change makers. Together, we’re building a university where talent and ambition are never limited by circumstance. 

With your help, York becomes the University of Opportunity.

Give directly to our funds

By supporting our flagship funds, you're empowering a diverse community of students and researchers to explore bold ideas and build lasting solutions that strengthen our world for generations to come.

Empower students from less advantaged and under-represented backgrounds to access education and thrive throughout their journey to, through, and beyond university.
Drive forward local mental health research and initiatives with the power to transform lives worldwide.
Help provide urgent scholarships and support to displaced students and academics—offering safety, education, and new beginnings at York.
Help open doors to paid research opportunities for students from all backgrounds, empowering the next generation of scientists.

Explore ways to give to York

From adding gift aid to your donations, to making a donation in your will there are so many ways you can make a difference.

Tax efficient giving

There are many other easy ways to donate than making a cash payment and some of these are also tax efficient.

Choose Gift Aid when you give to York and HMRC will add an extra 25p to every £1 you give.
Workplace Giving or Give As You Earn is an easy, tax-free way to help by giving through your salary.
Donating stocks and shares to York can help you reduce your capital gains tax while making a lasting impact on research and education.
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Leave a gift in your will

Make your legacy our future. With a gift in your will, you can create opportunities for education and research for future generations.

Legacy giving has helped us to set up scholarships and bursaries, transform our facilities, and support research breakthroughs.We can provide advice on how to arrange this and work with you to design a gift that reflects your interests and values.

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International Giving

USA

American donors can donate to the University of York in America . We are a 501(c) (3) organisation (EIN number: 30-0241333) and donations are tax deductible.

Find out more about The University of York in America.

If you would like to donate by check please make it payable to University of York in America and send it to:

University of York in America Inc
1350 Avenue of the Americas,
Floor 2, Suite 266,
New York, NY 10019

Gift in your will:

A gift in your will can make a lasting contribution for generations, whatever area of the University you are most passionate to support. We can provide advice on how to arrange this and work with you to design a gift that reflects your interests and values.

Canada

The University of York has been granted Prescribed University Status with the Canada Revenue Agency meaning that Canadian donors can benefit from tax effective giving. 

If you would like a Canadian receipt please email Giving@york.ac.uk

Other countries

The University is registered with the Transnational Giving Europe network enabling corporations and individuals resident in France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland to support the University, while benefiting directly from the tax advantages provided for in the legislation of their country of residence.

If you would like to donate via the TGE please contact Vicky.Patteson@york.ac.uk for more information.

Donors from other countries have the option of donating in pounds or US dollars via our website

How your support changes lives

Give with intention, create lasting impact—your generosity can do more, for the public good and for you.

Giving to York can change lives. Whether that’s funding the next research breakthrough, or helping students who have experienced multiple barriers getting to university find their place at York.

Find out more about the impact of your giving.

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