In 2007-08 UK universities secured 54 per cent more philanthropic funds than in 2005-06.
Universities secured £682 million in new funds in 2007-08, which
represents a growth of 28 per cent over the year. In 2006-07
universities secured £531 million, which represents a growth of 20
per cent over the year from 2005-6, when universities raised £442
million.
Back to topUniversities who took part in the £7 million Universities UK funding scheme reported an increase in new funds.
The universities who participated in the £7 million Universities
UK sponsored Matched Funding scheme which began in 2004, reported
an increase in the new funds secured (£743,000 in 2006-07
increasing to £905,000 in 2007-08).
Back to topThe number of donors giving to universities has increased.
Overall, the total number of donors who gave to universities was
144,282 in 2007-08, an increase of 12 per cent since 2006-07 and 32
per cent since 2005-06.
Back to topThe proportion of donors who are alumni is declining.
The proportion of the total donors who were alumni donors has
decreased since 2005-06 from 94 per cent to 82 per cent in
2007-08.
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