Will you help students like Gabriella on their route to success?

Getting to Leeds was just the start of Gabriella's journey. After working hard to secure her place here, she was met with many challenges along the way, which she was only able to overcome thanks to the support of alumni and donors like you.

"When I first arrived on campus, I was excited but also overwhelmed. I'd come from a difficult family background and didn't know how to settle in or whether I'd make it through my first semester."

Gabriella found her voice and a sense of belonging through the Plus Programme

"Thanks to the Plus Programme, I found a community. People who understood me, encouraged me, and reminded me I belonged here. I even made close friends through a Uni student buddy app I wouldn’t have known about otherwise."

When further challenges presented themselves, she had places to turn

"When my housing situation turned toxic at the end of my first year, an emergency grant gave me a safe place to live and the stability I’d yearned for. This changed everything and had a profound impact on my mental and physical wellbeing – giving me space to focus on my studies, fall in love with Leeds, and plan for the future."

But her journey doesn't end there. Gabriella and other Leeds students need your help to carry them the rest of their way.

"What's carried me this far - and what will carry me the rest of the way - is knowing that people like you people in students like me."

By giving a gift today, you can ensure students like Gabriella are supported during their time at Leeds and have the best chance of success

Together, we can ensure that students have a route to success at Leeds and beyond. Thank you for being part of their journey.

Thank You

We are always happy to hear from the Leeds community. Do get in touch via give@leeds.ac.uk