FAQs

What is Give TogeTHer?

Give TogeTHer is an opportunity for those associated with Trinity Hall all over the world, to unite to make a lasting difference to the lives of our students. During this five-day online fundraising challenge, from 28 November - 2 December 2022, we are aiming to raise as much as possible to support undergraduates and postgraduates facing financial difficulties. We strive to provide the best possible education and pastoral care for our students. However, many of our students continue to be disadvantaged by the current financial situation. We hope you will join us at this time to celebrate the Trinity Hall community and help our students.

What difference will my donation make?

Your gift today will enable students from all backgrounds to come to Trinity Hall and make the most of their time here irrespective of their financial circumstances. All gifts, whatever size they may be, add up. Having a large number of donors encourages others to support us too. So, whatever you can give you can be sure that your contribution is effective and greatly appreciated.

Why is Give TogeTHer different to any other event?

Gifts made to Give TogeTHer will go even further than usual. Thanks to a generous alumnus, a certain amount raised will be matched pound for pound. Furthermore, several donors have provided challenge funds that will be unlocked once we achieve particular goals. Take a look at the ‘Challenges’ page on 28 November – 2 December to see if your gift is eligible to unlock funds. NB: For tax purposes, donors who participate in the giving challenges will be credited for their individual contributions only.

How can I make my gift?

We want to make it easy for you to participate in Give TogeTHer, and gifts can be given a variety of ways on the day: Online - through our Hubbub Giving Day platform. By post - Gifts must be received by the end of 15 December to count. They can be posted to The Development Office, Trinity Hall, Trinity Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1TJ, cheques should be made out to "Trinity Hall - Development".

Can I make a gift before Give TogeTHer?

Yes! We know that all donors’ schedules may not allow them to participate during the Giving event itself. You can send your gift by post or make a gift online through the website in advance of Give TogeTHer. Please be sure to indicate that your gift should support “Give TogeTHer”.

How can I help spread the word?

Your support will make a huge difference to Trinity Hall and to the success of our third Giving Event. Post about Give TogeTHer with the hashtag #GiveTogeTHer on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - and don’t forget to tag us! Make sure to tell your friends about this exciting day to get involved and make a difference. Want to make an even bigger difference?

How can I help share the message?

You can choose to help support us in the lead up to the Giving Event and during the week itself, by acting as a ‘digital’ volunteer. All that we ask is that you help us to spread the word about Give TogeTHer by sharing the page on social media and LinkHall and share your own posts throughout the week. As much as we try to tell all of our members about the amazing work that’s going on, it’s not always easy to reach everyone. By asking our members to help us, we can reach many more people.

Is my credit card payment secure?

Online - Yes, we’re using a secure, off-site payment processor called Stripe to process our online credit card transactions. Phone - We no longer take credit or debit card payments over the phone in College so we have introduced Paytia which works alongside Stripe to process these transactions in a secure environment. Simply call the office and we will be able to process your kind gift. Is there a minimum or maximum donation I can make? The minimum online (and phone gift) gift amount is £1. There’s no maximum donation.

Can I claim Gift Aid on this donation?

Yes! So long as you have paid as much Income Tax and/or Capital Gains tax as the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all of your donations in that tax year, the College can reclaim the basic tax rate (25%) on your gift, with no extra cost to you. So your donation of £100 will actually be worth £125.

Will my Give TogeTHer contribution be tax-deductible?

UK: If you’re in the UK and eligible for Gift Aid, Trinity Hall can claim 25% back in tax from your donation. If you’re a Higher Rate Taxpayer (40% and above), you can claim tax back on your charitable donations at the end of the tax year. USA: Gifts given via Cambridge in America are tax efficient. We can also provide a receipt from the University for taxpayers in Canada. Why am I receiving emails from trinhalltgivetogether@hubbub.net? We've partnered with digital fundraising experts, Hubbub, to help us run our giving day. When you make a donation through the hubbub website you'll receive an email from trinhallgivetogether@hubbub.net. In the lead-up to and throughout Give TogeTHer, you'll also receive update emails from this address. You can view our data protection policy here

How can I get in touch?

Please feel free to email any questions to the Development Office at givetogether@trinhall.cam.ac.uk or call us on +44 (0)1223 766345. ​