Trinity College Annual Fund Brochure 2014

Trinity College

Annual Fund 2014

How did Trinity influence your future?

Access Programmes: IntoUniversity Trinity has a long

Why does Trinity need an Annual Fund? in a cost effective manner with proven

history of nurturing outcomes. Indeed, the impact analysisThe generosity of past members has furnished is strong: there is clear evidence that the College with a substantial endowment, which the brightest minds.

IntoUniversity improves academic provides a steady annual return; however, this performance, the likelihood of getting is fully committed to current operational into university Your support will helpand attitudes to learning.income There are still not enough students from costs. If Trinity is to remain competitive as a state schools – especially from lower We are delighted to be funding Trinity’s world-class institution, supplementary income is maintain enhance income families – applying and to university, involvement in a new IntoUniversity required for immediate use to attract and nurture simply because their background and centre in south London. The College the very best minds. environment mean that they do not has historically had strong ties in this this tradition. have access to the same levels of area through the Trinity in CamberwellThe Annual Fund provides an additional stream By introducing Trinity to award winning charity IntoUniversity, we are matching two institutions that are committed to widening participation in UK higher education.

resources and support as those from more privileged backgrounds.

Through its network of learning centres located in the heart of disadvantaged communities, IntoUniversity is working to address these issues. Its centres offer innovative and integrated programmes of academic support, pastoral care and mentoring for children aged 7-18

programme.

of steady income, allowing the College to do things Working together, we expect Trinity that would require a far larger endowment gift.

For example, while an endowment gift of £80,000 and IntoUniversity to make higher education a reality for some of the mostis needed to provide the £3,500 annual return disadvantaged students of Southwark.required to fund an undergraduate bursary, the same impact can be achieved from a £3,500 Roderick and Elizabeth Jack annual donation.

(1982 & 1981)

Regular giving to the Annual Fund, even at a modest level, can make a significant difference, particularly when pooled with gifts from other members. Your contribution will allow us to enhance our access, teaching and research efforts to ensure that Trinity remains amongst the world’s leading institutions.

Ways to support 1. Via the enclosed gift form (and pre-paid return envelope)

“There is clear evidence that IntoUniversity improves 2. Online at http://alumni.trin.cam.ac.uk//support academic performance, the likelihood of getting into If you require any further information or assistance please university and attitudes to learning” email annualfund@trin.cam.ac.uk

How did Trinity influence your future?

Access Programmes: IntoUniversity By introducing Trinity to award winning charity IntoUniversity, we are matching two institutions that are committed to widening participation in UK higher education.

There are still not enough students from state schools – especially from lower income families – applying to university, simply because their background and environment mean that they do not have access to the same levels of resources and support as those from more privileged backgrounds.

Through its network of learning centres located in the heart of disadvantaged communities, IntoUniversity is working to address these issues. Its centres offer innovative and integrated programmes of academic support, pastoral care and mentoring for children aged 7-18

in a cost effective manner with proven outcomes. Indeed, the impact analysis is strong: there is clear evidence that IntoUniversity improves academic performance, the likelihood of getting into university and attitudes to learning.

We are delighted to be funding Trinity’s involvement in a new IntoUniversity centre in south London. The College has historically had strong ties in this area through the Trinity in Camberwell programme.

Working together, we expect Trinity and IntoUniversity to make higher education a reality for some of the most disadvantaged students of Southwark.

Roderick and Elizabeth Jack (1982 & 1981)

Why does Trinity need an Annual Fund?

The generosity of past members has furnished the College with a substantial endowment, which provides a steady annual return; however, this income is fully committed to current operational costs. If Trinity is to remain competitive as a world-class institution, supplementary income is required for immediate use to attract and nurture the very best minds.

The Annual Fund provides an additional stream of steady income, allowing the College to do things that would require a far larger endowment gift.

For example, while an endowment gift of £80,000 is needed to provide the £3,500 annual return required to fund an undergraduate bursary, the same impact can be achieved from a £3,500 annual donation.

Regular giving to the Annual Fund, even at a modest level, can make a significant difference, particularly when pooled with gifts from other members. Your contribution will allow us to enhance our access, teaching and research efforts to ensure that Trinity remains amongst the world’s leading institutions.

Ways to support “There is clear evidence that IntoUniversity improves academic performance, the likelihood of getting into university and attitudes to learning”

1. Via the enclosed gift form (and pre-paid return envelope) 2. Online at http://alumni.trin.cam.ac.uk//support If you require any further information or assistance please email annualfund@trin.cam.ac.uk

Realising Potential Trinity is committed to selecting students who can leave a lasting impact on society. We therefore seek to attract those with the greatest potential, regardless of background. In the current climate of higher education funding, however, there is a very real risk that many of these people could be dissuaded from joining the College, due to financial anxieties.

Student finances today look very different from what most of us experienced. Since 2012 Cambridge undergraduates have faced tuition fees of £9,000 per year, plus living expenses estimated to be at least £7,000 per year. Understandably, when choosing which college to apply

to, the provision of financial assistance is increasingly important to students of lesser means.

The funds allocated to student support from the Annual Fund provide undergraduate bursaries of up to £3,500 per year, which are essential in attracting and supporting students who would otherwise be unable to pursue a Trinity education.

Professor Grae Worster (1976) Senior Tutor

“Today, Cambridge undergraduates face tuition fees of £9,000 per year…”

General Purposes Gifts under this heading are used to fund projects at the College in this financial year.

In recent years they have been used for renovations to sporting facilities and to the Great Court Fountain as well as enhancing student life.

Student Support Gifts under this heading are used to assist Trinity students and enhance their experience at Cambridge. They have recently been used for the short-term funding needs of individual students, and for travel and study awards.

Access Programmes

“Bursaries provided by the Annual Fund are essential in attracting the finest students.”

Gifts under this heading support the College’s outreach through a partnership with IntoUniversity to work in educationally disadvantaged neighbourhoods to develop students’ skills towards university entry. This is part of the College’s ongoing commitment to access, which encourages young people with the academic potential and enthusiasm to apply here, regardless of their school or background.

Student Support

Access Programmes: IntoUniversity

Alexa Pohl (2012) is a second year PhD student from Ohio, USA, and a recipient of student support.

Over the course of her PhD, Alexa intends to explore the possible link between maternal endocrinological and metabolic dysfunction, suboptimal outcomes during pregnancy and the risk of child autism.

“At the end of my undergraduate degree at Miami University in Ohio, I was at a crossroads. I was a Harrison Scholar, which was a merit-based award that fully covered the cost of my undergraduate tuition and living expenses while at Miami, and I graduated Summa Cum Laude with

University Honours. I love medicine and biology, and I especially love developmental programming and learning about how prenatal life can affect health later in life.

By introducing Trinity to award winning charity IntoUniversity, we are matching two institutions that are committed to widening participation in UK higher education.

The opportunity to continue my studies in Cambridge, under the supervision of Professor Simon Baron-Cohen (e1995) was one I couldn’t have taken without the financial support I have received from Trinity. I appreciate tremendously this support and hope to one day repay the debt I owe to the College so someone else can benefit as I did.”

There are still not enough students from state schools – especially from lower income families – applying to university, simply because their background and environment mean that they do not have access to the same levels of resources and support as those from more privileged backgrounds.

Alexa Pohl (2012)

“Without the support from Trinity, I would not be pursuing a research degree today.”

Through its network of learning centres located in the heart of disadvantaged communities, IntoUniversity is working to address these issues. Its centres offer innovative and integrated programmes of academic support, pastoral care and mentoring for children aged 7-18

in a cost effective manner with proven outcomes. Indeed, the impact analysis is strong: there is clear evidence that IntoUniversity improves academic performance, the likelihood of getting into university and attitudes to learning.

We are delighted to be funding Trinity’s involvement in a new IntoUniversity centre in south London. The College has historically had strong ties in this area through the Trinity in Camberwell programme.

Working together, we expect Trinity and IntoUniversity to make higher education a reality for some of the most disadvantaged students of Southwark.

Roderick and Elizabeth Jack (1982 & 1981)

“There is clear evidence that IntoUniversity improves academic performance, the likelihood of getting into university and attitudes to learning”

“Trinity has managed to inspire and nurture academic excellence over the years on many fronts. We are happy to favour Trinity so that it can provide support to younger, budding scholars − especially in the theoretical sciences and humanities − who dream of following in the footsteps of the College’s eminent predecessors.”

Anonymous Donor (1972)

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