The Telephone Campaign is the heartbeat of our regular giving programme. Each autumn, our student callers reach out to our alumni to share University news, hear about where their careers have taken them, and raise vital support for the Ignite Fund.
Supporting the Ignite Fund
From 24 October to 15 November 2026, our team of dedicated student callers will be reaching out to alumni on weekday evenings and weekends as part of our 2026 Telephone Campaign. Your support fuels the Ignite Fund, which provides grants up to £1,500 to help students pursue life-changing opportunities—from launching startups and buying specialist equipment to taking on work placements. Since launching in 2016, the fund has supported over 1,150 Westminster students, helping level the playing field for hundreds of first-generation students.
“I am deeply grateful to the supporters of the Ignite Fund for believing in my project and giving me the resources and confidence to bring CarbonQuest to life. The fund not only helped cover the technical costs but also empowered me to grow as a developer, innovator, and problem solver. None of this would have been possible without your support. Thank you for investing in students like me and for helping spark innovation for a more sustainable world.”
— Anshul Yadav, Ignite Fund recipient
Double the difference
We are delighted to announce that the Quintin Hogg Trust will match every donation pound for pound—meaning a £25 gift automatically becomes £50 for our students, at no extra cost to you.
Every year, more ambitious students apply to the Ignite Fund than we have the resources to support. Matched giving makes your donation go twice as far so we can say "yes" to even more students.
More than fundraising
Our student callers love hearing about your time at Westminster, learning from your career journey, and sharing the latest alumni events and benefits available to you.
Want to make sure we have the right phone number for you this autumn? Update your contact details by emailing [email protected].
Why your support matters
Demand for the Ignite Fund continues to exceed available funding. With your help, we can ensure even more students – today and in the future – have the resources they need to succeed. Every gift, no matter the size, strengthens both our students and our wider fundraising efforts.
If you’d like to connect with us this October, please update your contact details by emailing [email protected]
Key metrics at a glance
- 1,150+ students supported since the fund was established in 2016
- 167 students awarded funding in a single year
- 70 first-generation students funded in our latest round
- 100% matched: Every pound donated is doubled by the Quintin Hogg Trust