Frequently asked questions

Where will my donation go?

Your donation will go to the Hallam Fund, which was established in 2016 to support students and applied research at Sheffield Hallam University. The Hallam Fund is administrated by the Corporate Marketing Team under the fundraising governance agreed with the University.

All donations, including any Gift Aid, are allocated through a disbursement group to support priority areas of student support and research activity. All money goes directly to support programmes in the University which are helping to transform lives.

How can I make a gift?

We encourage you to donate via the online platform, as this is the most efficient way to process your donation. We are also able to take cheque donations if you prefer.

You may also want to consider making a gift to the Hallam Fund in your Will (please see below).

Will my gift be acknowledged?

Yes. When you make your gift online, you’ll receive an email acknowledgement to let you know that your donation has been successfully processed. If you’re a UK taxpayer, this email can also be used as a tax receipt, which will allow you to claim tax relief on your donation.

We’ll be in touch in the months following your donation to keep you informed about all the good that’s being done with your gift.

Can I make a regular gift to support the Hallam Fund?

Yes. Please tick ‘I want to make this a regular direct debit’ on our donation form to sign up to give regular gifts to the Hallam Fund.

Can I make a large donation to support Sheffield Hallam University?

If you want to make a transformational difference to students through a significant donation, the team at Sheffield Hallam will be happy to speak to you. Please contact hallamfund@shu.ac.uk.

I’m interested in leaving a legacy to Sheffield Hallam – can I do this?

Thank you for considering leaving a gift to the University through your Will. Pledging a legacy costs you nothing today but will be incredibly valuable to the University in the years to come.

Sheffield Hallam University is an exempt charity, which means that any gift left to us in your Will may help reduce the inheritance tax your estate will pay.

Legacies can be used to support many different aspects of the University's work, and we would be happy to discuss with you how you would like your gift to be used and potential wording. To speak to a member of the team in confidence about leaving a legacy, please contact hallamfund@shu.ac.uk.

Can I make a gift through my business or trust?

Yes, it is possible to make a donation via your business or trust. To discuss this, please contact hallamfund@shu.ac.uk.

Can I support Sheffield Hallam in other ways?

Yes. Our commitment is to provide as much support and access to opportunities for our students as possible and we have various volunteering opportunities within the University. More information is available on our Volunteering page.

Your workplace may also be able to host students on short-term placements or for student-led projects or help us place new graduates with you in critical job roles.

You can find out more on the Business section of our website.

What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid is a UK government scheme that means the University can claim tax relief on donations from UK taxpayers. For every £1 a UK taxpayer donates, 25p in reclaimed tax is added. We encourage all donors to add Gift Aid where possible.

Please note, we need to share necessary data with HM Revenue and Customs to reclaim the Gift Aid on your donation.

Find out more about Gift Aid.

Is my payment secure?

Yes. All payments through the Sheffield Hallam giving website will be securely processed by one of the world’s leading payment processors called Stripe.

Why is my payment not going through?

Please check that you have included your postcode in both the address field and the card details field of the gift form. If there is still a problem, you may have to contact your card provider and inform them that the payment is valid. For any queries, please contact us at hallamfund@shu.ac.uk.

Is Sheffield Hallam a registered charity?

Yes. Sheffield Hallam University is an exempt charity under Schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011. Our reference number with the Charities Division of HM Revenue and Customs is XN83410.

Can I see my gift on this website?

Yes. If you’ve chosen not to make your gift anonymous, you can take a look at the Donor Wall to see your name and those of other fellow donors who are making a difference.

I still have questions. How can I get in touch?

Feel free to email us at hallamfund@shu.ac.uk.