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Increase your donation to the IHR

Donations to the IHR have recently increased in value thanks to two new schemes. One is the Government’s matched funding scheme for Universities and other HEI, introduced as an incentive to increase from charities, foundations and private donors. The programme, which runs for three years, means that for every £1 donated, the IHR will receive an extra 50p from the Government. Moreover, if you are a UK taxpayer and donate through Gift Aid, the Government will also match the Gift Aid on your donation.

In addition, the Andrew Mellon Foundation of New York have pledged to the IHR a major Challenge Grant, whereby for every $2m which the IHR raises, they will match it with $1m. Taken together, the two programmes mean that there is now the potential to nearly triple the value of your donation. ‘Such schemes’, explains IHR Director, Professor Miles Taylor, ‘will make a huge contribution towards building an endowment for the IHR, enabling us not only to refurbish and modernise our library but also pave the way towards financial sustainability.’

You do not have to live in the UK for the IHR to benefit from these schemes: the programmes are open to donors from overseas as well. Gifts that are eligible include cash donations by standing orders and cheques. However, these particular schemes are administered via the University and not the IHR Trust. Therefore any cheques should be made payable to the University of London.

There are several ways of giving to support the IHR:

• Single, one-off gifts: Your gift will support the ongoing work of the IHR. Cheques should be made out to Institute of Historical Research Trust. We also accept Credit and Debit cards.
• Regular gifts: This is a convenient and easy way to give on a regular basis through a monthly, quarterly or annual standing order.
• Charities Aid Foundation (CAF): The IHR Trust (registered charity number 1077592) is registered with the Charities Aid Foundation.
• Legacy gift: leaving a bequest to the IHR means that you can continue giving to support the Institute and future scholars. Legacy gifts are tax free.

For more information please contact the IHR Development Office:

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