Somerville College

Somerville was founded in 1879 to give women, at that time excluded from membership of Oxford University, the chance to benefit from an Oxford education. The College fosters a pioneering spirit, and from its foundation in 1879, Somervillians have been making their mark on the world around them.

Our fundraising priorities are focused upon delivering the core objectives of the RISE Programme – resilience, inclusivity, sustainability and excellence.

You can help us support these overarching priorities in numerous ways via the fundraising priorities listed below, each of which will help to deliver the RISE Programme and fulfil the College’s strategic plan for the next five years. You can find out more about our fundraising priorities on Somerville's website.