Why give to King's?
King's has been making the world a better place for almost 200 years, influencing many of the advances that have shaped modern life. We are proud of our students, staff and alumni who continue to make a real difference.
As we look ahead to our bicentenary in 2029, we are ambitious to do more.
By donating to King’s, you will unlock opportunities for some of our brightest of students and support those who might not otherwise have access to a King's education. You can help us to equip the leaders and change-makers of the future with the skills they need to solve our biggest global challenges. Join us in our ambition to transform children and young people's mental health and make lifesaving breakthroughs in blood diseases, cardiology and cancer.
By donating, you can help us create a world in which being a woman is not a barrier to becoming a leader in any field and where medical technology can change the clinical outcomes for thousands around the globe.
Help make scientific breakthroughs that have real impact in the world
World-leading and outward-looking research is what we do, what we care about and how we educate at King’s. It’s how we deliver real academic, economic and societal impact and achieve our ultimate aim – to make the world a better place.
Together, King’s and its supporters can achieve incredible things.
In the last few years alone, our researchers have produced more scientific papers on autism than any other institution in the world and pioneered a more accurate way to test for autism. This means that in the future, more people with the condition will be able to get access to the care they need. We have pioneered robotic surgery, improving the outcomes for prostate cancer patients. We have designed a simple device for diagnosing pregnancy complications which could save 70,000 mothers every year and opened the world’s first purpose-built centre for palliative and end-of-life care. Our pioneering research into frugal innovation aims to revolutionise the cost and delivery of patient healthcare with novel, low-cost solutions to everyday problems. Together we are transforming healthcare services around the world, reducing financial pressure and the time it takes to bring these innovations to benefit patients.
Our research successes aren’t just confined to the world of science. King’s is also helping governments to prepare for terrorist attacks through simulations and using financial modelling to better understand the financial crisis. Through the work of our Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, we will also ensure that being a woman is not a barrier to becoming a leader in any field.
With your help, our research at King’s will make the world a better place.
Please donate today, so our researchers can embark on more life-changing projects.
One off donation
Make a one off donation to King's here.
We work hard to ensure you have the best supporter journey when you make a donation. Unfortunately under charity law (The Charities Act 2011) we are unable to refund donations, other than in specific circumstances.
If you believe that a donation you have made should be refunded then please email us at giving@kcl.ac.uk and we can advise on what we can do.
Give a regular gift
Become a Kingsmaker
Made up of a select group of alumni who offer their regular financial support to King’s, the Kingsmakers have created new opportunities for hundreds of students to follow in their footsteps.
Become a member of the Kingsmakers today by setting up a regular gift. In doing so you will be allowing more students to experience a world-class education in the heart of London.
Become a member of the Kingsmaker Guild
If you can support us with an annual gift of £1,000 (£84 per month) we would be proud to welcome you to the Kingsmaker Guild. In doing so, you can play a leading role in ensuring talented students have the opportunity to thrive at King’s, regardless of their background. Join the Kingsmaker Guild today.
Leave a gift in your will
Leaving a legacy gift to King’s is an increasingly popular and impactful way that our alumni, staff and friends are choosing to support our students and staff across the university.
We would be pleased to talk to you about your legacy wishes and intentions. This will help us understand what you would like your gift to achieve and ensure that it is used in this way. We would also like to acknowledge your decision and show our appreciation. We will always respect your wishes and understand if you would prefer to remain anonymous.
We are happy to answer questions about legacy giving in general, but suggest you speak to your solicitor for formal legal or financial advice on will making or estate planning.
Please contact Jonathan Gocher, Fundraising & Supporter Development, King's College London & King's Health Partners by emailing legacy-info@kcl.ac.uk.
Request a Gift in Wills guide here.
Fundraise for King's
King’s alumni and students have raised an inspiring amount of money for the university over the years, and all for causes close to their hearts. Now, you can support the outstanding work at King’s by organising your own event.
Whether you’re into quiz nights or canoeing, there are myriad ways to turn your interests into a fundraiser.
If you would like to do your bit, we can help you give back in a way that suits you. Our fundraising team provides useful materials, advice and support to help you get the most out of your fundraising. Contact giving@kcl.ac.uk if you’d like to be involved in supporting.
Overseas giving
If you live in the USA or Hong Kong you can make a tax efficient gift.
USA:
Gifts from our US donors are received by the Friends of King’s College London Association.Inc (FoKCLA), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (recognised by the US Internal Revenue Service) which funds grants that benefit King’s College London. In compliance with IRS regulations, the Board of Directors of Friends of King’s College London Association.Inc maintains complete discretion over the allocation of gifts to King’s. Gifts to FoKCLA qualify for an income-tax deduction to the limits allowed by law.
The FoKCLA Board comprises King’s College alumni who volunteer their time in aid of a broad range of King’s-related programs. They meet three times a year to review grant applications and remain apprised of KCL developments.
To donate tax efficiently please send a cheque to:
Friends of King’s College London Association Inc
1350 Avenue of the Americas
Floor 2, Suite 266
New York, NY 10019
Or alternatively you can donate online via our Paypal Account.
The Friends of KCLA also welcomes planned donations, including bequests, charitable remainder trusts and matching gifts. For further information please contact the alumni office at giving@kcl.ac.uk with the subject line: 'US Friends'.
Hong Kong:
Tax-efficient support can be made within Hong Kong by sending a Gift Form to the:
King's College London Hong Kong Foundation
c/o Fiducia Limited, 15/F OTB Building, 160 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong SAR
Downloads: King's Overseas Gift Form | GKT Overseas Gift Form
Tax Efficient Giving
Information on Gift Aid and other tax efficient ways to give.
Gift Aid:
Thank you for considering making a gift to the College. By also signing up to the gift aid scheme you will be increasing the value of your gift by 25%.
All you need to do to be eligible for this scheme is:
- Pay enough UK income tax and/or capital gains tax to cover the amount of tax to be reclaimed on all your charitable donations in the appropriate tax year.
- Complete a Gift Aid declaration form. If you pay the higher rate of income tax then you can claim back the difference between the higher rate of tax (40%) and the basic rate of tax (20%) on the gross value of your donation.
If you earn over £150,000 per year, you can claim the difference between the additional rate of tax (50% until 05 April 2013, 45% thereafter) and the basic rate of tax (20%) on the gross value of your donation.
The HMRC offer a scheme for donors who complete a Self Assessment tax return which enables higher rate tax payers to donate the higher rate tax relief to King’s College London.
For more information visit Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs website.
If you are eligible for the Gift Aid scheme King’s can claim an extra 25% on donations you have made in the last four years and on future donations once we receive your declaration.
Please note that we do we do not have a charity registration number because King’s is an exempt charity under Schedule 2 of the Charities Act 1993. For more information please go to the HMRC Website.
Donating Shares:
It is now possible for alumni to receive income tax relief for gifts of quoted shares and certain other investments, whether resident or not in the UK. This is on top of Capital Gains Tax relief.
The amount a donor can deduct is the market value of the shares or securities at the date of disposal plus any incidental cost of disposing of the shares. Donors can also claim tax relief at the top rate of tax on their Self Assessment or Corporation Tax return. The Inland Revenue leaflet IR 178 explains how to work out the market value of your shares, and how to claim your tax relief.
For more information please email giving@kcl.ac.uk.
In Service to Society
King’s was founded in 1829 on the idea of serving society. To this day, we continue to ensure that serving our community is at the heart of everything we do.
There are many ways in which King’s works to make the world a better place; by promoting and taking part in volunteering, through the impact of our research, by helping to shape social reform and by providing an outstanding educational experience for our students. This year, we were ranked ninth in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings for our contribution to society.
Service is in our DNA at King’s, and there are many ways we try to embody this ethos. Our Global Day of Service brings together staff, students and alumni across the globe to volunteer in their communities. Our staff are given special ‘Service Time’ to volunteer, and we encourage our alumni to give back by mentoring, speaking at events, organising reunions, sharing connections or telling their stories. It all makes a difference.
Here are some examples of how we have embraced the concept of ‘Service’, as well as some ideas to inspire you to get involved:
Service Time for staff
Jonathan Grant, Vice-President & Vice-Principal (Service) volunteered at King’s new Community Garden on the Guy’s Campus, digging, composting and sowing seeds. Members of our Alumni & Supporter Engagement team helped with the Ragged School Museum’s summer holiday activity programme.
Global Day of Service: 25 March 2021
Our flagship day of Service, where staff, students, alumni and friends across the globe take part in volunteering activities in their communities. You can join one of our Service events, organise your own or do your little bit individually. Whether cleaning up litter, helping at food banks or sharing healthcare knowledge, it all helps. King’s was the first university in the UK to run dedicated Service events, and we want you to help us make this year’s Global Day of Service even bigger and better.
Volunteering:
Volunteering is a great way to give back, help others, learn new skills and make connections. Join our community of alumni volunteers and share your time to help a student or fellow alumni. Find out more about volunteering.
Leave a gift in your will
By remembering King's in your will, you can help shape our future.
Your support will help the next generation, providing opportunities for students following in your path and keeping King’s at the forefront of research and discovery. By leaving a gift in your will, you can make a lasting impact on the causes you care about the most.
Whether it is access to our buildings, improvements to our facilities or through receiving a scholarship or research grant, we have all benefited from the generosity of previous generations. Every gift, whatever its size, makes a difference and support our vision to make the world a better place.
Find out more about how remembering King’s in your will changes lives and helps to shape the future of King’s.
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Request a Gifts in Will guide
Learn how a gift in your will helps fund the future of King’s. Request your guide today.
This guide will give you information about the different ways you can choose to support King’s College London and how your donation will help to make the world a better place.
Planning on leaving a gift? Let us know
Letting us know your thoughts around your will is invaluable because it allows our staff to clearly understand your wishes and ensure that they can be met.
How your gift will help
Your gift could help provide hardship grants, bursaries or scholarships to attract the best and brightest students to King’s, whatever their background. You can choose to support a particular department, school or research area close to your heart. Research at King’s spans many fields, from finding new and more reliable ways to treat and diagnose cancer, to supporting the needs of an ageing population.
Alternatively you can help meet the most pressing needs of the university by allowing the Principal to decide where your gift would be most effective at the time it becomes active. This allows your gift to be used where the funds can make the greatest difference at that time. Leaving a gift to support King’s means you are leaving a gift to society.
Got a question? Get in touch!
We are more than happy to talk to you about your legacy wishes and intentions. This will help us understand what you would like your gift to achieve and ensure that it is used in this way.
We are able to answer questions about legacy giving in general, but suggest you speak to your solicitor for formal legal or financial advice on will making or estate planning.
Please contact the Legacy team via one of the options below.
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7848 4124
Email: legacy-info@kcl.ac.uk
Address: Fundraising & Supporter Development, King's College London & King's Health Partners, Virginia Woolf Building, 22 Kingsway, London WC2B 6LE