BINSON GAVE: GIVING DAY 2022

This whole event was only made possible by the match-funding provided by a couple of very kind alumni, to whom we are extraordinarily grateful. Thanks to their generosity, and to that of all the donors, we were able to raise over £30,000 for our College and its students, with over 225 donations coming in over the 36 hours. And beyond its fundraising success, Binson Gives was invaluable for demonstrating the significance Robinson continues to hold for our alumni. The very first donation that came in was to claim the Law Library, a bit of the College that will of course mean a lot to past and current law students, and which other Robinsonians may have never stepped foot inside. The Robinson College Gardens were—not surprisingly— foremost in many memories, and it was lovely to hear how much they meant to alumni of all ages.

Social spaces like the Party Room and the bar were fondly remembered, as well as the latter’s pool tables and long-gone jukeboxes, while other alumni wanted to claim the flat or set that had been their home while at Robinson. We did warn students that alumni may be coming to claim their rooms during Giving Day, but we still had some puzzled faces from students opening their doors to see them covered in sticky notes! Rooms near the bar seemed particularly popular, and we (and our fabulous student helpers) certainly got our steps in visiting those rooms at the top of the towers.

Binson Gives was a hectic and hugely fun 36 hours, and it was really special for us to be able to share your memories. We’re also very grateful for the messages of support that came in throughout the campaign. With the new Head of Student Wellbeing and Welfare in place, the funds raised are already being put to good use.

Plans are now afoot for Binson Gives 2023: we hope those of you who weren’t able to take part and stake your claim to Robinson last year will be able to join in the fun this time around. And if you participated last year, we hope you join us again to re-stake your claim or claim somewhere new! Perhaps there’s even more of Robinson for us to discover.