Westminster’s annual telephone campaign, which is run by students at the University to raise money for The 125 Fund through contacting alumni, will launch on 30 October.
The Telephone Campaign allows the University to stay connected with its alumni and is a vital part of Westminster’s regular giving programme, which ensures that students can be supported by the University of Westminster every year. Last year’s campaign raised £110,000 to support students suffering financial hardship as a result of the pandemic.
The team of 40 student callers will phone over 1,000 alumni from 30 October - 21 November to raise money for The 125 Fund. The calls aim to find out about the alumni’s experience at the University, update them on any developments, offer them the opportunity to support The 125 Fund, and to let them know about the ever-growing list of benefits and opportunities available to them.
The 125 Fund, established in 2016 and having supported over 600 students to date, aims to provide funding to students, allowing them to upskill, try out business ideas, and develop themselves for their future careers.
For recipients, The 125 Fund enables students to pursue career-building opportunities and focus on developing themselves, without the financial pressures of being a student. Additionally, with the effects of the pandemic on the job market, having the extra skills gives Westminster’s students the advantage when establishing their careers.
Through the fund, students can request funding up to £1,500 which provides them opportunities to upskill, or take the leap into starting their own business, and prepare them for life as a graduate.
Speaking about the campaign, Amar Kataora, Development Officer at the University of Westminster, said: “This year’s campaign represents a recovery. Through The 125 Fund, we can enable students to upskill and develop in a post-pandemic world, giving them the tools and experiences to succeed. At Westminster, we are about community, and with the support of our alumni, who came through for so many of our students last year in such a remarkable way, with that level of support this year, we can achieve great things through The 125 Fund. Having this support ensures students can continue learning and focus entirely on their future.”
Learn more about The Telephone Campaign and The 125 Fund.
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