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.
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.
Nathan Van Wees read for a DPhil in Law at Balliol. His time here was made possible thanks to the support provided by a donor-funded scholarship.
Read Nathan's story.
Hannah Williams studied Law with Law Studies in Europe at Balliol. Your gifts provided her with crucial support when she found herself in financial need.
Read Hannah's story.
Oliver, Hayley and Andrew describe why they choose to support Balliol.
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.
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.
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.
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 2022 to 31 July 2023. Their names are listed in the Balliol College Annual Record 2023.
A detailed review of the College’s financial position, with commentary on our statutory financial statements for the year to 31 July 2023, and a summary of the College’s investment portfolio, is available: read the College accounts here.