St Anne’s College
Building a legacy: St Anne’s £5 Million Fundraising Campaign
The brief
St Anne’s College is one of the largest and most distinguished colleges within the University of Oxford. They came to us with an ambitious goal: to raise £5 million pounds to help regenerate the Bevington Road Houses, student accommodation that had supported generations of undergraduates but was in urgent need of repair
They were already familiar with our work, having seen the impact of our campaign for Exeter College. St Anne’s needed something just as powerful. A fundraising campaign that not only appealed to the alumni and donors but truly captured the heart and values of the college.
Pounds Raised So Far
Our approach
How we approached the project from understanding the client right through to the campaign execution. Click the flip tiles below to learn more.
Getting to know the place
Visiting the Bevington Road Houses and meeting the St Anne’s team gave us a feel for what made these buildings special, not just their heritage, but their heart. These weren’t just halls of residence. They were homes, full of stories.
Designing with meaning
The campaign visuals drew from the architecture itself, including St Anne’s distinctive windows, to reflect the college’s forward-looking spirit and warm, welcoming values. It was subtle but intentional design, rooted in the place and its people.
Finding the emotional thread
In every conversation, one word stood out: home. That sense of comfort, belonging and support is what St Anne’s is known for, and it became the emotional centre of our campaign. Everything we did was designed to bring that feeling to life.
Bringing it all together
We created a full suite of campaign materials, from a beautifully designed donor brochure and dedicated microsite to direct mail pieces and thoughtful “Recognition Opportunity Cards.” Each one played a part in telling the story, warm, cohesive, and unmistakably St Anne’s.
“The Graphic Design House worked closely with us to produce a brochure for a major fundraising campaign. They were attentive and friendly, and we were thrilled with their innovative design, and the quality of the brochures and service provided.”
Jay Gilbert
Communications Manager
St Anne’s College Oxford
Results & next steps
The response from the St Anne’s community has been incredibly positive. The campaign has already started to build a sense of momentum and connection among potential donors – capturing both the urgency of the need and the warmth of the college’s identity.
We’re continuing to collaborate with the college as the campaign grows, helping them on their journey towards that £5 million goal.
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If you want your campaign, fundraiser, or alumni communications to resonate, engage, and create real impact, we can help. We focus on thoughtful, story-driven design that brings your organisation’s values and vision to life, connecting with people in meaningful ways.
Let’s craft your next campaign with heart and purpose.