Balliol was founded, in 1263, by philanthropy. Today, the support of Old Members and friends is more vital than ever to ensuring that we can continue to provide an excellent education and a supportive environment to all who come here.
The stories below highlight the difference that the support of so many of our Old Members and friends makes to the lives of Balliol students. Thank you.
Sara Bandiera received the Ramage Dervorguilla Scholarship for Women in Science, enabling her to study for her DPhil in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics at Balliol.
Read Sara's story.
Karlton Charles studies Mathematics and Statistics at Balliol. Gifts from Old Members provided him with much needed financial support and allowed him to focus fully on his academic work.
Read Karlton's story.
Maryna Oproshchenko came to Oxford in 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, thanks to the generosity of Old Members and friends who donated to Balliol's Ukraine Crisis Appeal. Read Maryna's story.
Cameron Tweed reads Jurisprudence with Law in Europe. Your support has helped him to achieve at Balliol and make the most of his university experience.
Read Cameron's story.
Charles West studied French at Balliol. The support of Old Members and friends made his four years at Balliol possible, enriched his academic experience, and helped him to lay a path for his future.
Read Charles' story.
Oliver, Hayley and Andrew describe why they choose to support Balliol.
Andrew Craig came to Balliol in 1971 for his undergraduate degree in Engineering Science. He supports students through the Area of Greatest Need Fund and the Balliol Teacher Scholarships.
Read Andrew's story.
Hayley Hooper came to Balliol in 2008 to do her BCL, and went on to study for an MPhil and a DPhil in Law here too. She has been a regular donor for many years, supporting students through the Area of Greatest Need Fund.
Read Hayley's story.
Oliver St Clair Franklin OBE came to Balliol in 1967 to do his Philosophy and Economics BPhil. An Honorary Fellow of Balliol and a long-time donor and volunteer, Oliver supports students through the Area of Greatest Need Fund.
Read Oliver's story.
The ongoing support of Old Members and friends of Balliol makes all the difference to everything we can do. Please show your support for Balliol students by making a gift today.
We thank all alumni and friends of Balliol who have made donations and given generously of their time during the period 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024. Their names are listed in the Balliol College Annual Record 2024.
A detailed review of the College’s financial position, with commentary on our statutory financial statements for the year to 31 July 2024, and a summary of the College’s investment portfolio, is available: read the College accounts here.